Sports News Round up: Bradley's 3-run, NFL roundup, Bradley's 3-run

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NASCAR notebook: Fuel shortage foils Kurt Busch' chances

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Kurt Busch was one corner and a straightaway from his second victory of the season and an automatic ticket into the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. However, Busch's No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford ran out of gas in Turn 4 on the final lap of the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Busch steered to the bottom of the track and watched helplessly as teammate Aric Almirola charged past him and claimed the overtime win.

Bradley's 3-run double helps Red Sox even ALCS

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a go-ahead, bases-clearing double with two outs in the third inning, and the Boston Red Sox evened the American League Championship Series at one game apiece with a 7-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday night. Game 3 is Tuesday in Houston.

NBA: Knicks release Noah after two seasons

The New York Knicks have released centre Joakim Noah with two years and $38 million remaining on his contract, the NBA team said on Saturday. Noah, son of former world number three French tennis player Yannick, has been away from the team since clashing with former coach Jeff Hornacek last season.

NFL roundup: Pats end Chiefs' unbeaten run

Tom Brady passed for 340 yards, and the New England Patriots got a 28-yard field goal from Stephen Gostkowski as time expired Sunday night to beat the Chiefs 43-40 at Foxborough, Mass., dumping Kansas City from the unbeaten ranks. Matched against a first-year starter, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Brady led the Patriots on a game-winning drive in the final three minutes. His 39-yard strike to tight end Rob Gronkowski gave New England (4-2) a goal-to-go situation in the final seconds.

Former U.S. Open champ Stephens qualifies for first WTA finals

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has qualified for her first season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, the WTA Tour said on Monday. Stephens joins fellow Grand Slam champions Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki in the singles field for the Oct. 21-28 event.

NFL notebook: Allen hurt, Peterman throws 2 picks

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen left Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans with a right (throwing) elbow injury and did not return. Head coach Sean McDermott didn't have any details on the injury after the game, saying Allen was still being evaluated. He said he thought the hit that injured Allen was late and should have drawn a flag for roughing the passer.

Braves, manager Snitker agree on contract extension

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a two-year contract with manager Brian Snitker. The deal announced by the Braves on Monday includes a club option for the 2021 season. Financial terms were not disclosed, but USA Today reported in August Snitker's 2018 salary was $800,000, tied for lowest-paid MLB manager with Alex Cora (Boston) and Scott Servais (Seattle).

Bad blood continues between Steelers, Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals rivalry is alive in well. The Steelers beat the Bengals Sunday, 28-21. And the two sides had plenty to say to each other during the game, and about each other afterwards.

Soccer - U.S. to defend Women's World Cup title after securing qualification

World champions the United States will have a chance to defend their title at the 2019 Women's World Cup after a 6-0 win over Jamaica in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Championship on Sunday sealed their qualification. In the other semi-final in Texas, Canada also grabbed their spot in next year's tournament in France with a 7-0 victory over Panama with captain Christine Sinclair scoring twice.

NHL roundup: Palmieri makes multi-goal history

Kyle Palmieri recorded his third consecutive two-goal game, Keith Kinkaid made seven crucial saves during a late power play, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday in Newark, N.J. Palmieri became the fourth player in NHL history to score multiple goals in at least three straight games to start a season, joining Patrick Marleau (2012-13), Peter Stastny (1982-83) and Cy Denneny (1917-18). He scored on a five-on-three in the second period and added a goal in the first minute of the third.

(With inputs from agencies.)