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Accuser discussed blackmailing Elliott in text

The woman who accused Ezekiel Elliott of domestic violence admitted to discussing leveraging sex videos of her and Elliott for money from the RB.

Long ball dooms Verlander, Tigers in 10-4 loss to Rangers

Detroit ace gives up three home runs

Tigers' Kinsler: Angel Hernandez is a bad umpire

Hernandez ejected Kinsler on Monday

BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: 5 key players signed in the offseason

BERLIN (AP) Here’s a look at five offseason signings to watch in the upcoming Bundesliga season:

Massachusetts city wants to lure PawSox from Rhode Island

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts city has overwhelmingly passed a resolution directing the city manager to try and bring the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island.

Dodgers' Darvish pitches for home crowd vs. White Sox (Aug 16, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — What a day Wednesday is expected to be for Yu Darvish.

Rockies' Gray feels right at home versus Braves (Aug 16, 2017)

DENVER — Convinced that his slider finally is the vaunted weapon it was last season, the Colorado Rockies’ Jon Gray will start Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, seeking to remain unbeaten at Coors Field this year.

Indians' Santana aims to stay hot at Twins' park (Aug 16, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Santana enjoys hitting at Target Field — or at least that is what the stats indicate.

Reds hope to mount offense against Cubs' Lackey (Aug 16, 2017)

CHICAGO — Given the deficit by which they lost to begin their visit to Wrigley Field, the Cincinnati Reds could have allowed their four-game series with the defending World Series champions to slip away before it really got started.

Gallo on a roll as Rangers host Tigers (Aug 16, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Tigers and Rangers conclude a three-game series Wednesday with 33-year-old pitchers — Detroit right-hander Anibal Sanchez and Texas lefty Cole Hamels — facing off in the rubber match.

Yanks could be without Chapman for Game 3 vs. Mets (Aug 16, 2017)

NEW YORK — If the New York Yankees hold a close lead over the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field, there might be some concern about Aroldis Chapman.

Rays hope to build on breakout game vs. Jays (Aug 16, 2017)

TORONTO — After a prolonged team slump, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly were hitting again Tuesday in a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Mariners hope Gonzales goes long against Orioles (Aug 16, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners might be ready to unleash Marco Gonzales.

Phillies might limit Pivetta's repertoire for start vs. Padres (Aug 16, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — There is no question that the Phillies’ Nick Pivetta has a tantalizing assortment of pitches. They may be on display when Philadelphia caps its three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon.

Royals' Duffy looks to maintain stellar record at Oakland (Aug 16, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kansas City left-hander Danny Duffy has lost back-to-back starts, but history indicates he will have a good chance to get back on track Wednesday afternoon in the finale of the Royals’ three-game series against the Oakland Athletics.

Brewers host Pirates, seek fourth straight victory (Aug 16, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — It is only a three-game winning streak, but the Milwaukee Brewers feel as if they are back on track in what has suddenly become a scramble atop the National League Central.

UNC academic case finally reaches NCAA infractions hearing

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) It has taken more than two years for North Carolina to appear before an NCAA infractions committee panel since initially being charged with five top-level violations amid its long-running academic scandal.

Plenty of running backs, receivers could produce immediately

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says he learned long ago not to assume which of his freshmen would make the biggest impact each year.

Royals bullpen implodes in 10-8 loss to A's

The Oakland Athletics rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Tuesday night.

Joyce's 3-run double rallies A's past Royals 10-8 (Aug 15, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Matt Joyce hit a three-run double to cap a six-run eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Tuesday night.

J.J. Watt joins the Jay Glazer Bus

Check out Jay Glazer’s exclusive sitdown with Houston Texans star J.J. Watt

LSU comes in at No. 14 in Joel Klatt's Preseason Poll | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Tigers poised to compete in the SEC West

Albers earns 1st win in 4 years, Mariners top Orioles 3-1 (Aug 15, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Andrew Albers earned his first major league win in four years, pitching five effective innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Spangenberg's 4 RBIs lift Padres past Phillies 8-4 (Aug 15, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Corey Spangenberg homered and had a career-high four RBIs and Dinelson Lamet threw seven strong innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Tuesday night.

WATCH: Royals homer three times in the eighth inning

Drew Butera, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas all go deep in the eighth

Castillo throws six scoreless, Reds beat Cubs 2-1

The Cincinnati Reds young pitching staff starred in a 2-1 win on Tuesday.

Price discusses decision to pinch hit for Castillo after six shutout innings

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price discussed his decision to pinch hit for Luis Castillo in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game.

WATCH: Iglesias records five-out save in Reds win

Raisel Iglesias was asked to get five outs in the Reds 2-1 win.

Jose Urena tries to pitch Marlins to series win over Giants

The Miami Marlins have Jose Urena on the mound Wednesday afternoon as they finish off their homestand against the Giants.

Rangers hit 3 homers off Verlander in 10-4 win over Tigers (Aug 15, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Joey Gallo and Mike Napoli hit back-to-back homers and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Tuesday night to end Justin Verlander’s three-game winning streak.