ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seattle’s hot bats continue to keep them in the thick of the American League wild-card race, with Nelson Cruz leading the way.
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Rangers' improving Griffin to face White Sox (Aug 20, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s no coincidence that the Texas Rangers started to make their way back up in the wild-card standings about the same time right-hander A.J. Griffin came off the disabled list.
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Orioles' Tillman tries to rediscover top form vs. Angels (Aug 20, 2017)
BALTIMORE — Chris Tillman returns to the starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday in the series finale with the Los Angeles Angels. The question now is if he can find his old form in this spot start, something that’s eluded him all season.
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Baker resting Murphy as Nationals end series with Padres (Aug 20, 2017)
SAN DIEGO — Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker looks at Sunday’s four-game series finale with the San Diego Padres with an eye toward the future.
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FANTASY PLAYS: Wide receivers more important as game shifts
When it comes to fantasy football we all hear several pieces of advice. Don’t draft quarterbacks early as that position is deep. Make sure to get at least one top running back in the first couple of rounds as that pool will dry up quickly. Don’t ever take a kicker or defense/special teams until the last few rounds. What about wide receivers?
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Mahomes shines in Chiefs' 30-12 win over Bengals
Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the Chiefs’ win over the Bengals.
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Tolzien, Morris perform solidly in Colts' 24-19 loss to Cowboys
The Colts’ backup quarterbacks played well in a 24-19 loss to the Cowboys.
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Thompson's 109-yard return highlights Bears victory (Aug 19, 2017)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Deonte Thompson returned a missed Arizona field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended and the Chicago Bears held on to beat the Cardinals 24-23 in a preseason game Saturday night.
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Lynch starts, Siemian throws TD as Broncos beat 49ers 33-14 (Aug 19, 2017)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Paxton Lynch led three scoring drives in his bid for the starting quarterback job, Denver forced four turnovers in the first half and the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-14 on Saturday night.
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Carr, Goff shine in Rams 24-21 exhibition win over Raiders (Aug 19, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes for Oakland in his first game since breaking his leg last season and Jared Goff led three scoring drives for the Rams as both first-team offenses were sharp during Los Angeles’ 24-21 exhibition victory over Oakland on Saturday night.
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Gennett hits grand slam, Reds beat Braves 11-8
Scooter Gennett hit a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds beat struggling Julio Teheran
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Brady ends night on a high note in return to Super Bowl site
Brady ends night on a high note in return to Super Bowl site
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Texans beat Patriots in Brady's first game since Super Bowl win
New England Patriots fell to the Houston Texans 27-23
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NYPD officers take knee to support Kaepernick
The officers aren’t happy that Colin Kaepernick has yet to sign with a team, likely because of his protest of the National Anthem.
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Christian McCaffrey continues to spark offense
NASHVILLE – Each practice, each preseason game, we see more of what rookie running back Christian McCaffrey is poised to bring to the Panthers. “With that guy you just have to get the ball in his hands and we know he is going to make plays for us,” quarterback Derek Anderson said. “The kid is special
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Jerry Jones either says a lot . . . or nothing about Ezekiel Elliott
It’s not always easy to translate Jerry Jones. He answered — or didn’t answer — several questions about his suspended star running back with sometimes cryptic responses. The Cowboys owner first said he wouldn’t talk about Elliott’s suspension, and when asked why, he responded, “Because
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Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem again prior to game vs. Rams
Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem prior to the Raiders’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. It’s the second time Lynch has sat during the national anthem this preseason. The Associated Press reports that Raiders rookie safety Shalom Luani also kneeled during part
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Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem again prior to game vs. Rams
Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem prior to the Raiders’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. It’s the second time Lynch has sat during the national anthem this preseason. The Associated Press reports that Raiders rookie safety Shalom Luani also kneeled during part
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Bauer wins 12th as Indians blank Royals 5-0
Trevor Bauer pitched 6 1/3 innings as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Saturday night.
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Lions handle Hackenberg, beat Jets 16-6 (Aug 19, 2017)
DETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Jones in the second quarter, and the Detroit Lions shut down Christian Hackenberg and the New York Jets 16-6 in a preseason game Saturday night.
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Nicolas Hasler breaks tie, Toronto FC beat Fire 3-1 (Aug 19, 2017)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) Nicolas Hasler scored his first goal of the season off a header to give Toronto FC the lead for good in a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Saturday night that ended the Fire’s 11-game home unbeaten streak.
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Montero shuts down Marlins in Mets' 8-1 win (Aug 19, 2017)
NEW YORK (AP) Rafael Montero pitched six strong innings in his best effort of the season, Wilmer Flores and Kevin Plawecki each hit long two-run homers to help the New York Mets snap a five-game losing streak with an 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
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Koehler traded to the Blue Jays after six seasons
Tom Koehler was traded to the Blue Jays today after six seasons with the Miami Marlins. Fish get RHP Osman Gutierrez in exchange, who will join Greensboro (A).
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Rays' sixth-inning rally not enough to catch Mariners in 4th straight loss
Steven Souza Jr., Lucas Duda and Logan Morrison all homer for the Rays in Saturday’s loss.
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PHOTOS: Packers at Washington
Gallery of NFL action photos from the Green Bay Packers’ preseason game against Washington in Landover, Md., on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017
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Haniger, Cruz homer in Mariners' 7-6 win over Rays (Aug 19, 2017)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz added his 31st home run and the Seattle Mariners rolled to their fourth straight win Saturday night, a 7-6 decision over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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WATCH: Rougned Odor gives Texas the lead in 3rd with 3-run home run
WATCH: Rougned Odor gives Texas the lead in 3rd with 3-run home run
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WATCH: Steven Souza Jr. hits his first HR off a lefty this season
Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Steven Souza Jr. finally takes a left-hander deep for the first time this season.
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Bettor turns 40 cents into more than $250,000 at Gulfstream
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) A horseplayer Saturday turned 40 cents into more than $250,000, hitting the Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream Park.
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Olympian Celski, Biney sweep Day 2 of World Cup qualifier
KEARNS, Utah (AP) Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski and upstart Maame Biney swept the men’s and women’s 500-meter finals on Day 2 of the U.S Speedskating Short Track World Cup Qualifier on Saturday.
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