WORLD OF SPORT

NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood believes the record crowd for Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-18 win over Jacksonville Jaguars proves interest in the sport is only growing on this side of the Atlantic. The game attracted 85,870 fans to Wembley. STEVE PEARCE slammed a pair of home runs as the Boston Red Sox secured a 5-1 win over the LA Dodgers and a fourth World Series title in 15 years on Sunday. The Red Sox overwhelmed the Dodgers 4-1 in the best-of-seven series.