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Woakes back in England team for 2nd test vs West Indies

LEEDS, England (AP) England allrounder Chris Woakes will stake a claim for a starting spot in the upcoming Ashes series when he returns to the team for the second test against West Indies starting Friday.

Bumrah 4 wickets holds Sri Lanka to 236-8 in 2nd ODI

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets to help India restrict Sri Lanka to a modest 236 for eight in the second one-day international on Thursday.

Away from the Spotlight: Ice sculpting (VIDEO)

Olympic ice-dancing champion Meryl Davis is helping to transform lives

Faf du Plessis to lead World XI against Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) South Africa test captain Faf du Plessis will lead a World XI team to play a three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan in Lahore next month.

Videos show high school cheerleaders forced into splits

DENVER (AP) Cheerleading coaches and school administrators in a Colorado district have been placed on leave, and Denver police are investigating amid series of videos showing high school cheerleaders screaming in pain while being pushed into splits during practice.

Philadelphia Eagles fan gets last laugh with obituary

PORT REPUBLIC, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey man has taken a parting shot at the Philadelphia Eagles in his obituary.

India opts to bowl in 2nd ODI vs. Sri Lanka

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) India captain Virat Kohli has won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into bat in the second one-day international at Pallekele on Thursday.

Teams for Saturday's Australia vs. New Zealand test

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Teams for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship test between Australia and New Zealand at Dunedin:

Honda among 27 Japan players named for World Cup qualifiers

TOKYO (AP) Keisuke Honda is among 27 players named to Japan’s squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Wallabies coach Cheika feels fans' ire after test loss

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Wallabies fans have a right to feel disappointed but not angry about the team’s heavy defeat in last weekend’s first Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand, coach Michael Cheika said Thursday.

Gulls: Winningest team in San Francisco Bay Area baseball

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Among Denard Span’s greatest fears in the outfield is having a gull splat on him from above as he chases down a long fly ball.

Angels recall Scribner for start vs. Rangers (Aug 24, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels will call up Troy Scribner from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Thursday against the Texas Rangers, and he will have some big shoes to fill.

Beltre hits 2 HRs, Rangers beat Angels 7-5 in 10 innings

Junis back on mound as Royals aim to sweep Rockies (Aug 24, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Junis’ last two starts for the Kansas City Royals were very impressive.

Angels unable to mount comeback late, lose 7-5 in 10 innings

FANTASY PLAYS: Drafting tight ends, kickers and defenses

If your fantasy football draft is a great meal with quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers representing meat and potatoes, then tight ends, kickers and defenses represent salad and vegetables. They’re necessary for a complete meal.

Illinois hoping to get back old Dudek after 2 ACL tears

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) It has been two seasons – and two ACL tears – since Mike Dudek last appeared in a game with Illinois.

Beltre hits 2 HRs, Rangers beat Angels 7-5 in 10 innings (Aug 23, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Adrian Beltre hit two early homers and the Texas Rangers pushed three runs across in the 10th inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 Wednesday night.

Diamondbacks' Ray returns to pitch against Mets (Aug 24, 2017)

NEW YORK — The Arizona Diamondbacks will get a boost Thursday afternoon they would have had a hard time seeing 27 days ago.

Marlins look to bounce back against Phillies (Aug 24, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — Attempting to chase down a National League wild-card spot, the Miami Marlins are running out of room for many more letdowns.

Better rookie season for Christian McCaffrey or Leonard Fournette?

Raiders tackle Penn ends holdout after 26 days

Rams re-sign veteran Walker for defensive line

Rangers Get Nicknames Ready For MLB Players Weekend | The Dose

Valeri sets records, leads Timbers to 2-1 win over Rapids (Aug 23, 2017)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Diego Valeri broke Portland’s career goals record and set another team mark by scoring in his fifth straight game, leading the Timbers to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night.

2016 Wimbledon finalist Raonic pulls out of US Open

NEW YORK (AP) Milos Raonic has become the latest top tennis player to pull out of the U.S. Open, saying he had a procedure on his left wrist.

2016 Wimbledon finalist Raonic pulls out of US Open

NEW YORK (AP) Milos Raonic has become the latest top tennis player to pull out of the U.S. Open, saying he had a procedure on his left wrist.

Fredy Montero scores, Whitecaps tie Sounders 1-1 (Aug 23, 2017)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Fredy Montero scored for third time in two games against his former team and the 10-man Vancouver Whitecaps salvaged a 1-1 tie with the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.

Hosmer's three-run homer wins it for the Royals

The Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Wednesday night.

Savarino, Rusnak, Movsisyan each score in 2nd half, RSL wins (Aug 23, 2017)

SANDY, Utah (AP) Jefferson Savarino, Albert Rusnak and Yura Movsisyan scored in the second half to help Real Salt Lake beat the 10-man San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night.