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Gonzalez seeks strong finish as Rockies host Braves (Aug 17, 2017)

DENVER — Carlos Gonzalez is hitting better lately.

Plenty at stake playing for the flag and for a job

Whether it’s playing for the flag in Iowa or playing for a job in North Carolina, the stakes are high this week in golf.

Nielsen set to measure value of esports tournaments

NEW YORK (AP) Nielsen has launched a competitive gaming branch that will measure the value of esports tournaments, events and streams.

Cubs' Lester looks to stay hot versus Reds (Aug 17, 2017)

CHICAGO — Jon Lester hopes to resume a positive post-All-Star break run as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds wrap up a four-game series at Wrigley Field on Thursday.

Kiwi Daniel Pearce leads Fiji International after 1st round

NATADOLA BAY, Fiji (AP) New Zealand’s Daniel Pearce shot a 6-under 66 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the wind-swept Fiji International.

D-backs' 3 homers not enough to beat Astros

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run over the railroad tracks above the left field wall, and J.D. Martinez followed with a solo shot to right-center.

HIGHLIGHTS: Goldy, Martinez go back-to-back in loss

Paul Goldschmidt and J.D. Martinez hit back-to-back home runs in the 8th inning for the Diamondbacks against the Astros.

Cardinals, Pirates look to keep pressure on Cubs (Aug 17, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Two teams scrambling to make headway in the National League Central will clash when the St. Louis Cardinals open a four-game set Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Puig's double in 9th lifts Dodgers past White Sox 5-4 (Aug 16, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night for their second comeback win in as many games.

Bundesliga top flight set for its first female referee

BERLIN (AP) After a decade in Germany’s second division, Bibiana Steinhaus will make Bundesliga history this season by becoming the first woman to referee in the country’s top flight.

BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: Bayern eyes record 6th straight title

BERLIN (AP) With the Bundesliga set to resume this weekend, it’s unlikely that any team will challenge Bayern Munich’s dominance and prevent the side from extending its league record to six straight titles.

AC Milan and Napoli likeliest challengers to Juve's crown

MILAN (AP) Juventus’ six-year Serie A domination could end this year.

Kyle Busch overcome penalty to win Truck race at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) Kyle Busch overcame a pit-road speeding penalty to win the Camping World Truck Series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for his 178th victory in NASCAR’s top three series.

Lynx come up short in Seattle, 62-61

The Minnesota Lynx lost 62-61 to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday due to a Crystal Langhorne basket with 11.1 seconds left to play

Reds rookie will savor first home run memory

Phillip Ervin will always remember the special moment of his first major league hit because it was also his first home run.

Story homers twice in Rockies' 17-2 win over Braves (Aug 16, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Trevor Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Colorado Rockies broke out of an offensive slump in a big way to beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.

Langhorne's late basket lifts Storm over Lynx 62-61 (Aug 17, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Jewell Loyd scored 16 points and Crystal Langhorne made a go-ahead basket with 11.1 seconds left, helping the Seattle Storm beat the Minnesota Lynx 62-61 on Wednesday night.

Cards fall to Red Sox 5-4 after eventful ninth inning

The Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Phillies, Giants begin series between NL bottom feeders (Aug 17, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The two losingest teams in baseball with little but 2018 draft order at stake begin a four-game series Thursday night when the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants meet at AT&T Park.

Kinsler, Hernandez shake hands

It wasn’t clear who initiated the handshake

Rays miss opportunities, drop 3-2 to Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays lost 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

Reds executive Gene Bennett dies at age 89

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) Gene Bennett, who was with the Cincinnati Reds organization for more than 60 years as a scout and executive, died Wednesday. He was 89.

Stroman gets win, Pearce homers as Jays beat Rays 3-2 (Aug 16, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Marcus Stroman pitched 6 1/3 innings, Steve Pearce homered and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Wednesday night.

LEADING OFF: Indians try to finish up 10-0 at Target Field

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

WATCH: Rays' Smith hustles home on groundout

Brad Miller grounds out while Mallex Smith hustles home to score a run for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night against the Blue Jays.

After rainout, Twins host Indians in doubleheader Thursday (Aug 17, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Rain has been a big problem for the Minnesota Twins in their eighth year in the outdoor Target Field. Cleveland has been a problem for Minnesota, too, but the Indians have had their share of the weather-related headaches at Target Field.