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Playoff bound: Twins clinch second wild-card spot

The Minnesota Twins clinched the American League’s second wild-card spot, thanks to a little help from the Chicago White Sox.

Obscure con man steals spotlight as informant in hoops probe

NEW YORK (AP) A once-obscure admitted con man named Louis Martin ”Marty” Blazer III may have failed in his scheme to make low-budget movies with money swiped from pro athletes, but he’s now succeeded in stealing part of the spotlight in a scandal that’s shaken college basketball to its core.

Nationals fall to Phillies, gear up for Cubs in playoffs (Sep 27, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Altherr went 2-for-4 with a triple, drove in two runs and scored the go-ahead run as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Wednesday.

WATCH: Brewers' Shaw thrown out at home

Milwaukee Brewers’ Travis Shaw was cut off at home in the loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Alex Faust tests out a few catchphrases before his first LA Kings call

Heat is on Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel at Malaysian GP

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) The heat is on Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

2 late Elis goals help Dynamo salvage 3-3 draw with Galaxy (Sep 27, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Alberth Elis scored two late goals and the slumping Houston Dynamo rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night.

FPI ranks best games of NFL Week 4

New England Patriots prepare for another mobile QB in Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Having spent last Sunday afternoon chasing rookie Deshaun Watson all over the Gillette Stadium turf, the New England Patriots should be better prepared for Cam Newton when they see the former MVP and his visiting Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Newton is bigger, stronger and more

Detroit News NFL picks: Week 4

Justin Rogers, James Hawkins, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their picks against the spread for Week 4 of the NFL season. Detroit +3 at Minnesota Rogers: Minnesota Hawkins: Detroit Niyo: Detroit Wojnowski: Detroit Chicago +7 at Green Bay Rogers: Green Bay Hawkins: Green Bay Niyo

Kyle Shanahan was “pretty bothered” by the President's comments

Before last Friday, multiple NBA coaches had been willing to express concerns about the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. NFL coaches, however, had little to say about the situation — other than to periodically express support for him, as former Bills coach Rex Ryan and Patriots coach Bill

Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott revisits his plan for Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — New Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is no stranger to the Atlanta Falcons. He was Carolina’s defensive coordinator from 2011 to 2016 and directed the defense that helped the Panthers go 15-1 in 2015 and play in Super Bowl 50. McDermott’s defenses were 5-7 when going

Report: Timberlake finalizing deal for SB return

Twins close gap in 9th but fall to Indians 4-2

Adalberto Mejia was pulled in the fourth inning. and the Minnesota Twins lost 4-2 to the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

Twins don't lock up AL wild-card spot, lose 4-2 to Indians (Sep 27, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) The Minnesota Twins missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot on their own Wednesday night as Danny Salazar gave Cleveland’s brain trust more to consider with a strong start and Yan Gomes homered, lifting the Indians to a 4-2 win.

Mets top Braves 7-1 in what could be home finale for Collins

NEW YORK (AP) Terry Collins was a winner in perhaps his final home game as manager of the New York Mets, who beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Wednesday night behind rookie pitcher Robert Gsellman.

UCLA's defense tries to correct shocking struggles

LOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA is searching for equilibrium between its defense and offense.

Reid says Kaepernick's message has been lost

Reid says Kaepernick’s message has been lost

WATCH: Polanco's homer puts Twins on the scoreboard

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco’s two-run blast in the ninth cut the deficit to 4-2 in a loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Sherman: Wilson had 'epiphany' over Trump

Sherman: Wilson had ‘epiphany’ over Trump

Watson gives 1st paycheck to Texans workers

With Bradford resting, Vikings' Keenum prepares to start

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford was held out of practice on Wednesday for more rest for his sore left knee.

Turnovers aside, Lions took step back against Falcons

Detroit has a plus-6 turnover margin

Lions' Davis practices after missing game with concussion

He was listed as limited in practice

Details about the college hoops corruption probe

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Bryan Price outlines his expectations for Reds in 2018

Price sits down with Jim Day to discuss the Reds’ future.

Grizzlies sign JaMychal Green to multi-year contract

Diamondbacks top Giants on walk-off walk (Sep 27, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) David Peralta capped a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning by drawing a one-out, bases-loaded walk, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Amari Cooper says he didn't taunt Washington defenders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Amari Cooper disputed Josh Norman’s comments that the Raiders wide receivers were taunting the Redskins defense before last Sunday’s game in Washington and said he’s uncertain what the veteran cornerback was referring to.

Adam Conley chased early as Marlins stumble in road finale against Rockies

Ian Desmond hit a three-run homer as part of a six-run second inning and the playoff-chasing Colorado Rockies beat Miami 15-9 on Wednesday.