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Manfred says ball not to blame for all the long balls

HOUSTON (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred doesn’t blame the baseball for all the long balls.

Toms makes ace, shares lead with Maggert at Sherwood

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) David Toms had a hole-in-one in his round of 6-under 66 on Friday, good enough for a share of the first-round lead with Jeff Maggert at the PowerShares QQQ Championship.

JJ Watt throws out the first pitch at Minute Maid Park ahead of Game 3 of the World Series

JJ Watt enters the field on crutches and throws out the first pitch at Minute Maid park before Game 3 of the World Series.

Week 8 NFL pick 'em

NFL pick ’em week 8

Panthers look to take advantage of fading Wings (Oct 28, 2017)

SUNRISE, Fla. — Perhaps now — with four more home games in a row — is when the Florida Panthers make their move up the standings.

Pearl: Not absolutely certain which 2 players named in case

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says he doesn’t ”know with absolute certainty” which two players were named in a federal complaint against associate head coach Chuck Person.

Ken Rosenthal explains what the Yankees are looking for in a manager

Ken Rosenthal explains why the Yankees are looking for a young manager who can connect with the players.

Broncos out to reverse trends on offense, defense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos figure they’ll emerge from their funk if they can get their quarterback to get rid of the ball faster and find ways to make opposing quarterbacks hold onto it just a smidge longer.

The 10 biggest mistakes in NFL history

Preview: Arizona vs. Washington State

Falk, Tate are 2 of nation’s most prolific quarterbacks, albeit with contrasting styles

Dolphins coach livid, says he's 'tired of the offense being awful'

Coach Adam Gase says the Miami Dolphins flunked their latest test because of lousy study habits.

Preview: Arizona State vs. USC

Sun Devils could move to top of Pac-12 South with another win over ranked opponent

Bulls exercise options on Portis, 4 other players

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have exercised their fourth-year option on Bobby Portis after the forward was suspended for eight games for injuring teammate Nikola Mirotic during a fight at practice.

Ravens angry at hit that concussed Flacco

The Baltimore Ravens are angry and calling for a review of the rule book.

Gase: Dolphins have 'worst offense in football'

Gase: Dolphins have ‘worst offense in football’

Gophers, Iowa battling for more than Floyd of Rosedale

With both teams struggling so far, this year’s battle for Floyd of Rosedale is about wins for Minnesota and Iowa

NAIA moving D-II men's tournament over anthem dispute

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. (AP) The NAIA has agreed to move its Division II men’s basketball tournament from a private Missouri college because of the school’s stance on the national anthem.

Dolphins' Gase again considering lineup shakeup on offense

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Jay Cutler will start at quarterback next week for the Miami Dolphins, but coach Adam Gase says other jobs on offense are up for grabs because some of the best players aren’t sufficiently dedicated.

Jets' Lee fined $45K, Bengals' Burfict docked $12K for kick

NEW YORK (AP) Jets linebacker Darron Lee was fined $36,464 by the NFL for a roughing the passer penalty and another $9,115 for a facemask call in New York’s loss at Miami last Sunday.

Texas Tech Preview Capsule

Oakland Raiders prepare for 10-day road trip to East Coast

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After pulling off a successful 10-day stay on the East Coast last year, the Oakland Raiders are ready to do it again.

Padres reportedly set to hire Matt Stairs as hitting coach

56 days after relieving Alan Zinter of his hitting coach duties, the Padres have reportedly hired Matt Stairs to fill the position.

Evan Gattis Houston's DH as Series shifts to AL ballpark

HOUSTON (AP) Evan Gattis is the Houston Astros’ designated hitter and bats seventh in Game 3 on Friday night as the World Series shifts to the American League ballpark.

Oklahoma State Preview Capsule

Oklahoma St. coach Boynton wants to talks hoops, not scandal

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton can’t wait for the season opener – for more than the typical reasons.

Source: Texans nearly left over McNair quote

By The Bye, What The Cardinals Have Learned

The Cardinals made sure to have their bye week fall after their trip to London, which means a little more than half the season – nine games – remains on the schedule. At 3-4, there is work to be done to salvage a playoff race. When the Cards exited training camp, the hope was that they could get off

Jenkins: McNair's comments won't stop progress

Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Close Follow on Twitter PHILADELPHIA — Houston Texans owner Bob McNair’s comments will not stop players from trying to work jointly with the NFL to bring about social change, Eagles safety and player coalition leader Malcolm Jenkins said Friday. McNair issued a public

Redskins center Spencer Long to miss Cowboys game

The Washington Redskins will be without center Spencer Long against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and without linebacker Mason Foster for longer than that. Long has a knee injury, and Foster is set to have surgery on his right shoulder. Coach Jay Gruden says the Redskins are expected to place Foster on

Draymond Green: Texans owner's 'inmates' remarks 'sound very Donald Sterling-esque'

Count Draymond Green among those who took issue with Houston Texans owner Bob McNair’s comments during recent NFL meetings.