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Penn State RB Barkley tuning out hype, looking to do more

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Sometimes Joe Moorhead will call a play and then turn to his players and colleagues on the sideline to guarantee it’ll go for a touchdown.

Cubs' Lester wants better performance against Nationals (Aug 06, 2017)

CHICAGO — Jon Lester’s last start featured some highlights — including his first major league home run — but overall the Chicago Cubs left-hander was not satisfied with his performance.

Dodgers smash five homers in victory over Mets to move to 43-7 in their past 50 games

Every run scored in this Dodgers vs. Mets matchup was via home run. Watch all five homers from the winning side as the Dodgers defeat the Mets, 7-4.

Browns CB Haden plans on silencing his critics

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden has heard the whispers. After two injury-plagued years, he plans on silencing them.

Jets waive WR Bruce Ellington after failed physical

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Bruce Ellington after he failed his physical, a day after they claimed him off waivers from San Francisco.

Brewers' Shaw injured by throw

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw left Saturday night’s game in the second inning after being struck on the side of his face by a throw on a stolen base attempt.

Canberra beats Cronulla to maintain playoffs charge in NRL

SYDNEY (AP) Canberra continued its late drive toward the National Rugby League playoffs with a 30-12 win over defending champion Cronulla in the weekend’s 22nd round.

Royals rained out Saturday, to play doubleheader with Mariners Sunday

The Royals’ Saturday matchup with the Mariners has been postponed due to rain.

Kyle Busch wins at Watkins Glen | 2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES

Kyle Busch takes the checkered flag at Watkins Glen for his fourth win of the year.

Contreras, Avila homers lead Cubs over Nationals 7-4 (Aug 05, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.

Cardinals rookie Logan dislocates wrist, out 12 weeks

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rookie T.J. Logan, a speedster who had been expected to return kicks and punts for the Arizona Cardinals, fractured his wrist in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game against Dallas.

Little League softballers disqualified ahead of championship

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) Atlee Little League’s Junior softball team has been disqualified from its World Series championship matchup over what officials say was an inappropriate social media posting.

Packers place Waters on IR, sign TE Byrd

The Green Bay Packers have signed TE Emanuel Byrd and placed CB Herb Waters on injured reserve.

Iowa adds Nevada RB James Butler

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thinks Iowa screwed up by not recruiting James Butler out of high school.

Bayern beats Dortmund on penalties to win German Supercup

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Sven Ulreich saved two penalties Saturday as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-4 in a shootout to win the season-opening German Supercup.

Orioles remove Tillman from rotation, send him to bullpen

BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have sent right-hander Chris Tillman to the bullpen, where they hope he can regain the form that enabled him to anchor the rotation since 2013.

Matt Joyce has been suspended two games by Major League Baseball for directing a gay slur toward a fan.

AP () – – Matt Joyce has been suspended two games by Major League Baseball for directing a gay slur toward a fan.

It's Man vs. Practice Dummy at Baylor Bears camp

It’s Man vs. Practice Dummy at Baylor Bears camp

Oklahoma WR Basquine to miss season with Achilles injury

With Ryan Tannehill on the shelf, Dolphins reach out to Jay Cutler

Adam Gase says he doesn’t think the Dolphins are close to signing another quarterback yet.

Broncos scrimmage fails to clarify QB competition

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos always knew Peyton Manning was their top quarterback in his four training camps. The picture hasn’t been as clear the last two years.

Springboks captain Whiteley out for another 6 weeks

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Springboks captain Warren Whiteley will be sidelined for another six weeks with a groin injury and will likely miss South Africa’s first four games of the Rugby Championship, including the trip to New Zealand.

With Ryan Tannehill hurt, Dolphins reach out to Jay Cutler

MIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he has reached out to free agent quarterback Jay Cutler, who showed interest in signing with the team.

Watkins Glen notebook: Earnhardt Jr. needs to find more speed (Aug 5, 2017)

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Mayweather, McGregor still trying to hype their fight

LAS VEGAS (AP) It’s a fight (or at least an event) born and bred by social media. There is really no reason for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor to meet in a boxing ring Aug. 26 other than a lot of UFC fans think it’s a great idea and it will make the two fighters a great deal of money.

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