Baseball’s September Madness: 8 Postseason Games in One ‘Crazy’ Day

“It’s going to be mad,” Astros Manager Dusty Baker said of an unprecedented playoff marathon on Wednesday.

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With His Star Fading, Aaron Rodgers Flips the Script

The quarterback wasn’t happy when Green Bay drafted Jordan Love, his potential replacement, in April. Instead of going full diva, he has posted magnificent performances.

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Video reviews overturn 42% rate; Boston most successful

Video reviews overturned 42.4% of calls checked during Major League Baseball’s shortened regular season, down slightly from 44% in 2019. Boston was the most successful team, gaining overturned calls on 10 of 13 challenges for 76.9%. The Chicago White Sox were second, successful on eight of 11 challenges for 72.7%, followed by Kansas City at seven of 10 (70%).

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A Hotel Shows the French Open Is Another Sports Bubble That Isn’t

Restrictions limit the players’ access to Parisian cafes and even their own homes. But members of the public can rent rooms at the hotel near the Eiffel Tower where players are staying.

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For Serena Williams, the French Open Has Delivered Telling Highs and Lows

The greatness of Williams has been largely defined by her success at Wimbledon, the United States Open and the Australian Open. But her history in Paris is a clear illustration of her resilience.

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Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again

The chair umpire made a bad call that cost Mladenovic a set point at the French Open. Then Mladenovic blew six more set points and ultimately lost.

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The storylines and stats that matter ahead of Seattle Storm-Las Vegas Aces

Does the Aces' 2-0 mark this season vs. the Storm matter? Seattle seeks its fourth title; Las Vegas is after its first.

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Lightning return home, hoist Stanley Cup to fans

The Tampa Bay Lightning arrived home on Tuesday to cheering fans. They later celebrated at Amalie Arena in a private on-ice celebration that included family members, arena staff workers and team sponsors.

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Chaim Bloom Excited To Get Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez Back, Knows Red Sox Need More

Chris Sale and Eduardo Rodriguez certainly were missed during the Boston Red Sox’s 2020 season. And while getting the duo back will boast the starting rotation, Chaim Bloom doesn’t want to get complacent. Both Sale (Tommy John surgery) and Rodriguez (myocarditis) missed the entire 2020 campaign.

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What's Next For Red Sox? End Of 2020 Season Raises Questions For Boston

Of course, this isn’t the first time the Red Sox have faced adversity in recent years. They hit rock bottom in 2012 before winning the World Series in 2013. And they suffered back-to-back last-place finishes in 2014 and 2015 before then securing three straight divisional crowns, culminating with another World Series title in 2018 — their fourth since 2004 — on the heels of a 108-win regular season.

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Red Sox Top Executives Discuss Departure Of Manager Ron Roenicke

The Boston Red Sox are in the market for a new manager. Ron Roenicke took over the job entering the 2020 Major League Baseball following the suspension of Alex Cora and will not be returning in 2021. Roenicke served as the team’s bench coach in 2018 and 2019 prior to taking over the head job.

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Raiders players seen maskless at charity event

Several Raiders players, including Derek Carr and Jason Witten, were seen at a charity event Monday without masks, which violated Nevada -- and potentially NFL -- rules.

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Raiders players seen maskless at charity event

Raiders players including Derek Carr and Jason Witten were seen at a charity event Monday without masks, which violated Nevada -- and potentially NFL -- rules.

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Brewers turn to Suter for Game 1 vs. Dodgers

The Brewers, still scrambling after the sudden loss of ace Corbin Burnes to an oblique strain, will start left-hander Brent Suter in Game 1 of the team's wild-card series against the Dodgers on Wednesday night.

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Sam Kennedy: After fourth last-place finish in nine seasons, Red Sox need 'consistency'

And so I can’t point my finger on one reason or two reasons why we’ve had sort of these really high highs and low lows. "As we go forward, we are looking to bring that consistency to the table, and be knocking on the door of a division championship, pennant, and ultimately a World Series with greater regularity and greater frequency. The Red Sox have hammered on the idea that they are trying to build a roster that creates sustainable success.

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Lamoriello optimistic Isles will stay mostly intact

The Islanders, coming off their first conference finals appearance in 27 years, are projected to be about $10 million under the $81.5 million cap, which remains unchanged from last season.

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Alex Cora has everything in a manager the Red Sox need

Peter Abraham | On baseball Alex Cora has everything in a manager the Red Sox need Here was the question posed to Red Sox president Sam Kennedy on Tuesday: Does he consider Alex Cora a candidate to return as manager? Kennedy could have said something diplomatic along the lines of, “We will always treasure what Alex accomplished as manager, but our decision in January was made for a reason and we’re moving ahead. That would have settled the issue.

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Where Red Sox likely will pick in 2021 MLB Draft

If the 2021 draft order is determined by record, here's where the Red Sox will pick in the first round.

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Draymond Green Doesn’t Mind Missing the N.B.A. Finals. This Year.

In this newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Green about the Golden State Warriors’ down year, analyzes the many coaching vacancies, and looks ahead to the Lakers-Heat finals.

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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

The stage seemed set for Minnesota to break its streak of postseason losses. But sure enough, a late collapse delivered a 17th consecutive playoff defeat.

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Gotta go! Mourinho chases Dier during toilet break

An urgent trip to the bathroom for Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier led to his manager Jose Mourinho chasing him down the tunnel during their match.

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Calls overturned by video review down slightly

Video reviews overturned 42.4% of calls checked during the regular season, with the Red Sox the most successful team.

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Source: Buyout ends Lundqvist's Rangers tenure

The New York Rangers are buying out the final year of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist's contract to end his 15-year career with the team, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the New York Post.

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Gold Cup: U.S. to face Canada; Mexico in Group A

The United States will face Canada, Martinique and a team to be determined in Group B of the 2021 Gold Cup after the draw was completed on Monday.

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Lightning blank Stars, capture 2nd Stanley Cup

Blake Coleman and Brayden Point scored goals, and the Tampa Bay Lightning -- as they did all postseason -- flexed their depth and determination en route to securing the Stanley Cup Monday night, defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6.

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Championship mettle? Ravens first need to solve their Chiefs kryptonite

Lamar Jackson is 22-1 against the rest of the NFL in the regular season but falls to 0-3 against the Chiefs.

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Cuban offers help, picks up Delonte West by car

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban picked up Delonte West at a Dallas gas station on Monday and is attempting to help the homeless former NBA player get his life back on track, Cuban confirmed to ESPN.

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Lightning blank Stars, capture 2nd Stanley Cup

Blake Coleman and Brayden Point scored goals, and the Tampa Bay Lightning -- as they did all postseason -- flexed their depth and determination en route to securing the Stanley Cup Monday night, defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6.

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Keys to the offseason: Free-agency, draft plans for all 31 NHL teams

We explore the next moves that each team should make this offseason, and forecast their 2020-21 outlooks.

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Mavs' Cuban reaches out to help Delonte West

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban picked up Delonte West at a Dallas gas station Monday and is attempting to help the homeless former NBA player get his life back on track, Cuban confirmed to ESPN.

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After a lost Red Sox season, thankfully it's time to start looking ahead

Peter Abraham | On Baseball After a lost Red Sox season, thankfully it’s time to start looking ahead Emptying out the notebook after a Red Sox season that was different for so many reasons, almost all of them bad: ▪ Chaim Bloom indicated on Sunday that Alex Cora would not return as manager based on his actions while the bench coach in Houston. But he would not definitively rule Cora out. I don’t want to say anything about him that I have not been able to say to him,” Bloom said.

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Jets players back Gase after third blowout loss

Facing questions about his job security after an 0-3 start, Jets coach Adam Gase said he's focusing on "getting our guys right."

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McGregor, Poirier talk charity PPV fight in tweets

UFC superstar Conor McGregor proposed a charity MMA fight to former opponent Dustin Poirier.

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Calif. enacts new law prompted by Kobe crash

Gov. Gavin Newsom's approved legislation will take effect Jan. 1 and makes it a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per offense to take such photos for anything other than official law enforcement purposes.

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Purdue suspends 13 in non-fall sports for party

Purdue suspended 13 student-athletes in sports that don't compete in the fall, citing a party Saturday in a campus residence hall.

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There is no more time for the Clippers

After a disappointing postseason exit, the LA Clippers' separation from Doc Rivers signals that there is no more time to waste for an organization looking to validate itself as a contender.

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49ers to put TE Reed, LB Nzeocha on injured list

The Niners will add tight end Jordan Reed (knee sprain) and linebacker Mark Nzeocha (strained quadriceps) to short-term injured reserve.

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Top 5 candidates Angels could consider for new GM, including some with Dodgers ties

Dave Dombrowski has the most experience (and World Series rings), but other appealing candidates for the Angels' general manager job include several linked to the Dodgers.

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With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

Lorenzo Giustino defeated Corentin Moutet in a match that helped push the French Open slate to a post-midnight completion.

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Transfer Talk: Man United make formal bid for Porto's Telles

Manchester United have made a bid to bring Alex Telles to Old Trafford from Porto. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Follow live: Lightning look to wrap up Stanley Cup, while Stars try to force Game 7

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Ohio State stars Wade, Davis cleared for return

Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade and offensive lineman Wyatt Davis have been cleared to play this season after opting back in.

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There is no more time for the Clippers

After a disappointing postseason, LA's separation from Doc Rivers signals that there is no more time to waste.

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Why Gary Sanchez isn't catching Gerrit Cole in Game 1 for the Yankees

Handling an ace is a big responsibility, but the 2019 All-Star catcher's struggles in every phase of the game forced a tough choice.

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Why Gary Sanchez isn't catching Gerrit Cole in Game 1 for the Yankees

Handling an ace is a big responsibility, but the 2019 All-Star catcher's struggles in every phase of the game forced a tough choice.

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Pirri back with Blackhawks after Knights trade

The Blackhawks acquired Brandon Pirri in a trade with the Golden Knights on Monday, reuniting the forward with his first NHL team.

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Yankees’ Regular Season Ends With a Loss and Two Individual Titles

Luke Voit claimed the American League home run title, D.J. LeMahieu won the batting title, and the Yankees learned they were headed to Cleveland for their first-round postseason series.

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NFL Week 3 Scores

Wilson was under pressure all afternoon but found receiver Tyler Lockett for three of his five scores against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

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Joe Montana and Wife Thwart Intruder’s Attempt to Kidnap Their Grandchild

A woman entered the Malibu, Calif., home of the former N.F.L. star on Saturday afternoon and took the child from a playpen, officials said.

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Darnold Throws Three Interceptions in Blowout Loss

The Colts returned two of Sam Darnold’s turnovers for touchdowns as the Jets fell to 0-3 for the second consecutive year under Coach Adam Gase.

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Pats rush for 250 yards, dedicate win to RB White

The Patriots rushed for 250 yards in their win over the Raiders and dedicated the performance to running back James White.

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LeMahieu wins AL batting title; Voit (22) most HRs

The Yankees may be limping into the wild-card round, but there was a bright spot in Sunday's regular-season finale as DJ LeMahieu captured the AL batting crown with a major-league-leading .364 average, and Luke Voit (22) earned the home run title.

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Angels' Ohtani wants to stay 2-way player in '21

Shohei Ohtani, who batted .190 during the 60-game season and suffered a forearm strain that limited him to parts of three innings over two games on the mound, says he wants to remain a two-way player for the Angels.

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Marlins' Urena hit by liner, has broken forearm

Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander Jose Urena left Sundays' regular-season finale against the New York Yankees after getting hurt in the early innings.

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Follow live: Brees, Saints looking to bounce back with Rodgers, Packers in town

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Wilson bests Mahomes for record with 14th TD

Russell Wilson has already turned in a historic season for the Seahawks after a record-setting day Sunday. The most impressive mark came with his 14th TD of the season, which broke Patrick Mahomes's 2018 mark for the most through three games.

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Pats rush for 250 yards, dedicate win to RB White

The Patriots rushed for 250 yards in their win over the Raiders and dedicated the performance to running back James White.

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Bucs beat Broncos behind Tom Brady's three TDs but offense sputters in second half

The Bucs showed glimpses of how dangerous Brady & Co. could become, but the offense was flat after halftime for the second straight week.

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Panthers turn up pressure, give Matt Rhule first NFL win

Carolina's defense, dormant over the first two games, was able to force Justin Herbert into rookie mistakes to give their coach his first NFL win.

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Dallas Cowboys an onside kick recovery away from being 0-3

The Cowboys' defense was shredded by Seattle in a game in which quarterback Dak Prescott kept his team in it most of the way.

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Justin Herbert has some second-game jitters as Chargers fall to Panthers

The first-round draft pick found the terrain rougher against the Panthers, as the Chargers couldn't overcome three first-half turnovers.

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Lions (finally) come through late vs. Cardinals, snap 11-game losing streak

The Lions scored with two minutes or less in regulation for the first time since 2018 for their first win since October 2019.

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Ron Roenicke will not return as Red Sox manager

Article content continued “While we believe that, moving forward, we will benefit from new leadership and new energy, that does not diminish how strongly we feel about Ron. He is a man of the highest character who cares about our players and the Red Sox organization. As bench coach, he helped this team win a world championship.

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Braves face Reds in playoffs; Red Sox win Roenicke finale

Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and made a leaping catch as the last-place Boston Red Sox won their final game under manager Ron Roenicke, beating the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 9-1 Sunday. The NL East champion Braves wound up as the No. 2 seed and will face Cincinnati in a best-of-three playoff series starting Wednesday. All games will be played in Atlanta.

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Red Sox vs. Braves Highlights

ick Pivetta allowed one run over five innings and Jackie Bradley Jr. was a triple shy of the cycle in Boston's 9-1 win over the Braves

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Wilson bests Mahomes for record with 14th TD

Russell Wilson has already turned in a historic season for the Seahawks after a record-setting day Sunday. The most impressive mark came with his 14th TD of the season, which broke Patrick Mahomes's 2018 mark for the most through three games.

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2020 MLB playoffs: Why this could be the wildest postseason ... ever

Sixteen teams! A first round where absolutely anything is possible. Buckle up: It's going to be a wild ride.

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Nats' Soto, 21, youngest to win NL batting title

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, 21, surpassed Brooklyn's Pete Reiser on Sunday as the youngest ever to take a batting crown.

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Kyle Hart's Brother Found Special Way To Watch Pitcher's Red Sox Debut

Getting an in-person look at Major League Baseball games is pretty difficult nowadays thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But when the Boston Red Sox announced Kyle Hart would be making his major league debut Aug. 13, Hart’s brother, Ryan, just had to get a glimpse of it with his own two eyes. So, Ryan made his way up to Boston from Memphis and got himself a spot at the popular Bleacher Bar on Lansdowne Street where he could see his kid brother play the first Major League Baseball game of his caree...

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Follow live: Lakers one win from reaching NBA Finals

The Lakers can eliminate the Nuggets with a victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

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Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez cleared for physical activity after COVID-related heart issue

Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was cleared by the team for physical activity after battling a heart condition caused by COVID-19 that kept him out for all of 2020. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke told reporters Friday the left-handed starting pitcher will be able to do light physical activity while building up to a return in 2021. He was diagnosed in July with a heart condition called myocarditis, which is considered inflammation of the heart, after a bout with the coronavirus.

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Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and best bets

The Boston Red Sox (22-36) and Atlanta Braves (35-23) each play their penultimate games of the season at Truist Field in Atlanta on Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Red Sox-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

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Anti-COVID spray stalls team's bus on way to win

Oxford United had to get taxis or use their own cars to get to their match after their team bus was brought to a halt by an anti-COVID-19 spray.

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Ehlinger rallies No. 8 Texas past Texas Tech in OT

No. 8 Texas came back from down 56-41 late in the fourth quarter to beat Texas Tech in overtime on Saturday.

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Miss. St.'s Costello sets passing mark as LSU falls

Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello, in his first game with the Bulldogs, threw for 623 yards, an SEC record, on Saturday as Mississippi State upset No. 6 LSU.

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Georgia facing QB questions after uneven opener

The quarterback situation for the Georgia Bulldogs remains unsettled after former walk-on Stetson Bennett replaced starter D'Wan Mathis in Saturday's season-opening win at Arkansas.

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Va. Tech starting QB, CB out Sat. due to virus

Hokies starting QB Hendon Hooker is among 23 players out Saturday for Virginia Tech because of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, among other reasons.

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Trout on missing playoffs again: 'Don't like losing'

Angels star Mike Trout, who has been to the playoffs only once in his nine seasons, said Saturday of being mathematically eliminated from the postseason, "It sucks being out of it. It's time. We gotta get to the playoffs."

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Follow live: Lakers one win from reaching NBA Finals

The Lakers can eliminate the Nuggets with a victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

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Follow live: Lightning trying to put away Stars for franchise's second Stanley Cup

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2020 French Open experts' picks: Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep?

Rafael Nadal may seem the obvious pick, but Novak Djokovic is hungry for redemption. On the women's side, Simona Halep is fresh and is the overwhelming favorite to run the table in Paris.

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Trout on missing playoffs again: 'Don't like losing'

Angels star Mike Trout, who has been to the playoffs only once in his nine seasons, said Saturday of being mathematically eliminated from the postseason, "It sucks being out of it. It's time. We gotta get to the playoffs."

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Chargers place DE Ingram, DT Jones on IR

The Chargers placed defensive end Melvin Ingram (knee) and defensive tackle Justin Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.

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Ron Roenicke on future as Boston Red Sox manager: 'I think whatever happens, I'm going to be fine'

It really hasn’t been unsettling,” Roenicke said. If I was just starting out as a young manager, I guess it would be a little bit unsettling. I’m sure it would be.

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Bobby Dalbec's two-run home run

Bobby Dalbec smashes a ball high and deep to left field for a two-run homer, giving the Red Sox a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning

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As possible end of Red Sox' tenure nears, Jackie Bradley Jr. gets reflective

Gratitude, too The Red Sox' last two games of the season against the Atlanta Braves could be the last time Sox fans see Bradley in a Boston uniform. Bradley said he would entertain the thought of returning to the Sox, but of course, the two sides have to be aligned. Bradley wants to test the free agent market, which is his right, and one many players rarely get to experience.

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Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez cleared for physical activity after COVID-related heart issue

Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was cleared by the team for physical activity after battling a heart condition caused by COVID-19 that kept him out for all of 2020. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke told reporters Friday the left-handed starting pitcher will be able to do light physical activity while building up to a return in 2021. He was diagnosed in July with a heart condition called myocarditis, which is considered inflammation of the heart, after a bout with the coronavirus.

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'Too much' to beat Real and VAR - Pellegrini

The combination of Real Madrid and VAR was too much for Real Betis to contend with in Saturday's 3-2 home defeat, coach Manuel Pellegrini said.

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2020 French Open experts' picks: Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep?

Rafael Nadal may seem the obvious pick, but Novak Djokovic is hungry for redemption. On the women's side, Simona Halep is fresh and is the overwhelming favorite to run the table in Paris.

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Rangers trade Staal, 2nd-round pick to Red Wings

The Red Wings acquired Marc Staal and a second-round draft pick from the Rangers for future considerations Saturday.

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Millican tops qualifying at NHRA Gatornationals

Clay Millican led Top Fuel qualifying for the NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. It's the NHRA's first event outside of Indianapolis since February.

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Celts 'relax,' take control in 2nd half to stay alive

The Celtics exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to take control of Friday night's Game 5, which they won 121-108 to force a Game 6 on Sunday night.

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Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Friday night to clinch the No. seed in the National League playoffs. Freeman's homer off Jeffrey Springs (0-2) drove in Ender Inciarte, who started the inning on second base, and bolstered the Braves slugger's case for the NL MVP Award.

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Column: No asterisk needed for most unusual baseball season

How 'bout those Toronto Blue Jays, back in the postseason despite having to play their home games at a minor-league park in Buffalo because of Canada's virus-related travel restrictions. It has been difficult," Miami manager Don Mattingly said. You’ve seen guys in the locker room you’ve never seen before, some guys you’ve never even heard about before.

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Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez cleared to begin physical activity while recovering from heart issue

Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been cleared to start physical activity as he continues his recovery from myocarditis.

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J.D. Martinez 'not leaning' toward opting out of Red Sox contract after rough 2020 season

Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez said Friday he is unlikely to opt out of his contract following his underwhelming 2020 campaign.

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Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Lightning on the cusp of the Cup

Tampa Bay is up 3-1 after a questionable call in OT led to a power-play goal by Kevin Shattenkirk.

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Stanley Cup Final Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Lightning one win away

Tampa Bay is now up 3-1 after a questionable call in overtime led to a power-play, game-winning goal by Kevin Shattenkirk.

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Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Friday night to clinch the No. seed in the National League playoffs. Freeman’s homer off Jeffrey Springs (0-2) drove in Ender Inciarte, who started the inning on second base, and bolstered the Braves slugger’s case for the NL MVP Award.

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Boston-Atlanta Runs

Jackie Bradley Jr. homers to center field. Kevin Plawecki singles to center field. Bobby Dalbec reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield.

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Marlins make playoffs year after 105-loss season

The Marlins on Friday became just the second team in MLB history to make the playoffs after a 100-loss season.

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Marlins make playoffs year after 105-loss season

The Marlins on Friday became just the second team in MLB history to make the playoffs after a 100 loss season.

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Senators put Ryan on waivers in buyout move

The Senators waived forward Bobby Ryan on Friday in a buyout move that will save them $3.67 million in cap space in each of the next two seasons.

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Mookie Betts shares details of Red Sox trade, how he felt about leaving Boston

Former Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts opened up about his trade to the Dodgers in February, and why the move was less painful than he expected it to be.

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Red Sox vs. Orioles highlights: Nathan Eovaldi, Sox dominate for third straight win

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six scoreless innings as the Red Sox cruised past the Orioles on Wednesday night, 9-1.

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Rafael Devers' go-ahead RBI

Rafael Devers grounds out to first base for an RBI, allowing Jackie Bradley Jr. to score and putting the Red Sox ahead in the top of the 7th

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After more than half a century, Pawtucket's McCoy Stadium hosts its final 'game'

RED SOX After more than half a century, Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium hosts its final ‘game’ For likely the final time, Red Sox minor leaguers took the field at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket on Friday morning, a curtain on the ballpark’s 51-year history as a Red Sox affiliate dropping at the conclusion of a brief simulated game. A 3½-inning scrimmage between minor leaguers marked the conclusion of McCoy’s time as an “alternate site,” a first-of-its-kind phenomenon in 2020 necessitated by the COVID-19 p...

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Source: MLS,CONMEBOL face qualifier quandry

MLS has notified several CONMEBOL federations that it will refuse to allow players to travel to upcoming World Cup qualifers, a source told ESPN.

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Viewers guide: Undefeated rivals Adesanya, Costa perfect for 'Fight Island' showcase

Israel Adesanya is unbeaten, and so is Paulo Costa, going into their UFC middleweight title fight.

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Braves' Acuna smashes longest homer of season

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 495-foot leadoff home run is the longest in MLB this season and is tied for the fifth-longest in the Statcast era (since 2015).

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Tanner Houck watched 'wild' video comparing his delivery to ace Chris Sale's

That was actually just kind of wild to see how similar it was." Houck said he never tried to emulate any big leaguer’s three-quarter arm slot when growing up. It actually just kind of happened,” Houck said.

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Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez cleared for physical activity after battling heart ailment

Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been cleared to begin doing light physical activity as he works his way back from a heart condition caused by COVID-19, manager Ron Roenicke said Friday. Rodriguez missed the entire 2020 season after being diagnosed with myocarditis (inflammation of the heart). Since July, he has been home in Miami awaiting follow-up results from cardiologists.

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Red Sox's J.D. Martinez Gives Blunt Assessment Of His 2020 Season

The Boston Red Sox designated hitter is batting . with six home runs and 25 RBIs. Martinez has mentioned how not being able to spend as much time in the video room this year has impacted him.

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Braves' Acuna smashes longest homer of season

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 495-foot leadoff home run is the longest in MLB this season and is tied for the fifth-longest in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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MLB playoff push: Blue Jays punch their ticket, plus current postseason bracket

Toronto is in, but the NL picture is still a glorious mess. Here's the latest on the postseason picture.

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Jaguars' Robinson ejected for contact with official

Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson was ejected late in the third quarter Thursday night against Miami after making contact with an official upon attempting to recover a fumble by quarterback Gardner Minshew.

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Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

Jose Iglesias, Pat Valaika and Austin Hays homered to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 13-1 Thursday night in a struggle for last place in the AL East. 5-8 hitters - each had three of Baltimore's 18 hits as the Orioles won for just the second time in eight games.

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Mountain West to start in Oct., play 8-game slate

The Mountain West became the second league Thursday to approve a fall football season, announcing it will play an eight-game slate starting the weekend of Oct. 24.

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Jaguars' Robinson ejected for contact with official

Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson was ejected late in the third quarter Thursday night against Miami after making contact with an official after attempting to recover a fumble by quarterback Gardner Minshew.

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Blue Jays back in playoffs for first time since '16

Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first postseason spot since 2016, beating the Yankees 4-1 Thursday night and further damaging New York's chances of hosting a first-round playoff series.

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Jackie Bradley Jr. playing final home game with Red Sox? 'He'll do well wherever he ends up'

Before what could be Jackie Bradley Jr.'s final home game as a member of the Red Sox on Thursday night, manager Ron Roenicke took a moment to appreciate what Bradley Jr. has meant to his club over the last few years. Roenicke has spent three seasons with Bradley Jr., first as Boston’s bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being promoted to manager for 2020. In that span, Roenicke has enjoyed getting to know Bradley Jr. -- who will be a free agent at season’s end -- both as a player and as a person.

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Pac-12 football FAQ: Return date, schedule plans, hurdles and more

The Pac-12 was the lone remaining Power 5 holdout when it came to the 2020 fall season, but that all changed Thursday night when the conference announced a seven-game season beginning Nov. 6.

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Jaguars LB Jacobs ruled out with knee injury

Jaguars linebacker Leon Jacobs suffered a right knee injury just seven plays into Thursday's game against the Dolphins and was ruled out for the rest of the game after leaving the field on a cart.

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Alex Verdugo was the shining light of an ugly Red Sox season, but he's not satisfied

ON BASEBALL Alex Verdugo was the shining light of an ugly Red Sox season, but he’s not satisfied On a team that spent most of the year in a last-place fog of hopelessness, Alex Verdugo offered an element of clarity as the Red Sox attempted to move forward into a new era of contention. While he wasn’t the equal of an in-his-prime Mookie Betts — who, aside from Mike Trout, is? the 24-year-old lived up to his reputation as a gifted player capable of impacting the game in numerous ways.

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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

The Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant with a 5-3 win over the Twins on the final day of the season. Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski went 4-for-4 and finished with 44 home runs, 121 RBIs and a . average to win the batting Triple Crown.

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Morning sports update: Jon Gruden explained the nickname he has for Cam Newton

New England travels to play D.C. United on Sunday at 7 p.m. And the Red Sox scored a 9-1 win over the Orioles behind Nathan Eovaldi’s six scoreless innings. Jon Gruden on Cam Newton: Though it wasn’t foreseen by preseason prognosticators, Jon Gruden’s Raiders are 2-0, and the former Monday Night Football analyst was in characteristic form ahead of a Week 3 matchup with the Patriots.

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Follow live: Nuggets look to dig themselves out of another playoff hole in the bubble

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French Open draw positions Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep as favorites

Simona Halep, the 2018 French Open champion, already has won twice on clay, and Novak Djokovic seeks redemption for his early US Open exit.

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Follow live: Nuggets look to dig themselves out of another playoff hole in the bubble

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Howard gets start for Lakers instead of McGee

Dwight Howard will start for the Lakers instead of JaVale McGee for Game 4 of the West finals against the Nuggets.

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Follow live: The Beard vs. the 'Stache. Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars take on Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Dolphins

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Seahawks' Adams motivated to face Cowboys

Set to face the Dallas Cowboys, his hometown team, Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams said Thursday he has heard through the grapevine that the Cowboys don't think he's that good in coverage, providing a little extra motivation for Sunday's game.

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Fenway Park will serve as early voting site for Boston residents in mid-October

The Boston City Elections Commission approved Fenway Park as an early voting location for Boston residents, the Red Sox announced Thursday afternoon. Residents will be able to cast their ballots at the ballpark on Oct. 17 and 18. Fenway Park is one of 21 early voting sites throughout the city.

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Mou: Spurs called out 'small' goals before win

Tottenham had to ask for the goal frames to be changed ahead of their Europa League qualifying win over North Macedonian club Shkendija on Thursday.

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Transfer Talk: Man United make final £90m bid for Dortmund's Sancho

Manchester United have made a take-it-or-leave-it bid for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Follow live: The Beard vs. the 'Stache. Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars take on Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Dolphins

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Dodgers activate Buehler for final tuneup start

The Dodgers activated Walker Buehler, who has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand, for a tuneup start against the Athletics on Thursday in anticipation of using him in the wild-card series next week.

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Rookie Dean Kremer's season ends on sour note in Orioles' 9-1 loss to Red Sox

A promising September for Orioles rookie Dean Kremer ended on a sour note as the young starting pitcher didn't survive the third inning in a 9-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Kremer, who debuted with three at-times dominant starts this month, was hit early and often Wednesday as Jackie Bradley Jr. and Kevin Plawecki drove in runs in a two-run first inning. He ...

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Baltimore-Boston Runs

Jackie Bradley Jr. to third. Xander Bogaerts scores. Bobby Dalbec grounds out to shortstop, Pat Valaika to Ryan Mountcastle.

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Game 3 takeaways: Stamkos return keys lopsided Lightning victory

The captain was back -- and scored on his first shot in nearly seven months in Tampa Bay's 5-2 win.

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Rays wrap up first AL East crown since 2010

Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.

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Francona set to join Indians' postseason bubble

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will not return to the dugout during the regular season but is slated to join the team's postseason bubble, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday.

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Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1

Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a six-run third and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the AL East's worst teams. Kevin Plawecki had three hits and drove in two runs for the Red Sox, who won their third straight in their bid to escape last place. Austin Hays hit a solo homer and had three hits for Baltimore, which has lost six of seven.

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In his final start of season, Nathan Eovaldi delivers a command performance for Red Sox

Red Sox 9, Orioles 1 In his final start of season, Nathan Eovaldi delivers a command performance for Red Sox Remember the pitcher who looked like the most dominant performer in the 2018 postseason? Nate Eovaldi resurrected that version of himself to conclude the 2020 season. On Wednesday, in his final start of a Red Sox campaign that has been both brief and interminable, Eovaldi dissected the Orioles with ease.

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Report: Red Sox 'have the money' to sign a couple free agent pitchers this winter

The Red Sox “have the money to sign a couple of free-agent pitchers” this winter, according to Peter Gammons of The Athletic. Gammons also notes that top pitching prospect Bryan Mata could make the major-league rotation by June. Boston’s rotation is in a little bit of flux heading into 2021, as lefties Chris Sale (Tommy John surgery) and Eduardo Rodriguez (heart ailment caused by COVID-19) might not be ready for Opening Day.

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Rafael Devers' 3-run double

Rafael Devers rips a line-drive double down the right-field line to clear the bases and increase the Red Sox's lead to 8-0 in the 3rd

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Red Sox Partner With Boston To COVID Test City's Teachers For Free

BOSTON (CBS) – The city of Boston is teaming up with the Red Sox to test public school teachers for COVID-19 at a site near Fenway Park. As of this week, 5% of the members of the Boston Teachers Union will be randomly tested each week for coronavirus. Our first priority is the health and safety of our students, teachers, and everyone in our Boston Public Schools community,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

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LeBron: Neighbors' walls got justice, not Breonna

Lakers and Nuggets players were frustrated by the Kentucky grand jury's decision to not prosecute any of the officers for the death of Breonna Taylor. LeBron James tweeted that "justice was met for her neighbors' apartment walls," but not Taylor herself.

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Rays wrap up first AL East crown since 2010

Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.

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Athletes express disappointment over Breonna Taylor decision

Athletes -- many who have used their platforms to take stances against police brutality over the past few months -- expressed their disappointment Wednesday after a grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, decided not to charge officers with killing Breonna Taylor.

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Biggest Week 3 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams

The 2020 NFL season heads into Week 3 with the status of several star receivers in question.

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Jokic's beloved Serbian coach always knew the big man was destined for greatness

Nikola Jokic has been tearing up defenses with his offensive prowess during the playoffs.

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Braves' Fried injures ankle chasing bunt, leaves

Braves ace and Cy Young Award contender Max Fried injured his ankle fielding a bunt and was forced to leave his final start of the regular season after just one inning.

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Biggest Week 3 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Outlook for Julio Jones, Davante Adams and more

The 2020 NFL season heads into Week 3 with the status of several star receivers in question. NFL Nation reports on which players are battling early injuries.

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Jackie Bradley Jr.'s RBI single

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s smacks a line-drive single to right field and Alex Verdugo scores, giving the Red Sox a 1-0 lead the 1st innng

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Red Sox Partner With Boston To Test City's Teachers For Free

BOSTON (CBS) – The city of Boston is teaming up with the Red Sox to test public school teachers for COVID-19 at a site near Fenway Park. As of this week, 5% of the members of the Boston Teachers Union will be randomly tested each week for coronavirus. Our first priority is the health and safety of our students, teachers, and everyone in our Boston Public Schools community,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

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Follow live: Lightning look to build momentum in Game 3 vs. Stars

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Lightning captain Stamkos returns for Game 3

Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos is making his long-awaited return for the Lightning as they take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 Wednesday night.

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Lakers, Nuggets on Taylor ruling: 'Wasn't enough'

Players from the Lakers and Nuggets were frustrated by news of the Kentucky grand jury's decision to not prosecute any of the officers for the death of Breonna Taylor. Said Danny Green: "Most guys felt it was definitely not enough. ... It's a tough one."

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Celts' Hayward welcomes baby son from bubble

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, who is with the team on the NBA campus, and his wife, Robyn, announced the birth of the couple's first son Wednesday.

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Pivetta sharp in Red Sox debut; Boston beats Orioles 8-3

Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five innings of one-run ball in his Boston debut, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Tuesday night. The teams combined for five errors, there was a misplayed fly ball and a runner picked off third to kill a rally, a performance befitting the AL East’s worst two teams. Bobby Dalbec drove in a pair of runs and J.D. Martinez had three hits with an RBI for the last-place Red Sox.

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Red Sox vs. Orioles highlights: Nick Pivetta has strong Sox debut in 8-3 win

Nick Pivetta looked sharp in his Red Sox debut Tuesday night as Boston downed the Orioles, 8-3.

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Jokic's beloved Serbian coach always knew the big man was destined for greatness

Nikola Jokic's ability to tear up defenses with his offensive prowess is nothing new to his old coach.

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Indians in playoffs after Ramirez's walk-off HR

The Indians are in the playoffs after Jose Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give Cleveland a 5-3 win over the White Sox.

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Braves rout Marlins, win 3rd straight NL East title

Marcell Ozuna's two home runs and 5 RBIs helped the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 11-1, and clinch their third straight NL East title on Tuesday night.

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Cubs clinch playoff berth, lose 3-2 to Pirates

The Cubs lost 3-2 to the Pirates on Tuesday but clinched a playoff berth for the fifth time in six years.

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Pivetta sharp in Red Sox debut; Boston beats Orioles 8-3

Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five innings of one-run ball in his Boston debut, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Tuesday night. There were five errors combined by the teams, a misplayed fly ball and a runner picked off third to kill a rally, a performance befitting the AL East’s worst two teams. Bobby Dalbec drove in a pair of runs and J.D. Martinez had three hits with an RBI for the last-place Red Sox.

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Nick Pivetta strikes out 8 in Red Sox debut; J.D. Martinez has 3 hits in 8-3 win over O's

On the night Brandon Workman surrendered a crushing walk-off home run for the Phillies, one of the pitchers the Red Sox acquired for him made an impressive debut at Fenway Park. Nick Pivetta cruised through five innings in his first Red Sox start, allowing one run and four hits while striking out eight batters. Pivetta got the win in Boston’s 8-3 victory over the Orioles, inducing 14 swings-and-misses on 96 pitches.

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Red Sox excited to add Methuen native Jacob Wallace: 'To have somebody local, it's obviously a cherry on top'

When the Red Sox saw the opportunity to acquire Rockies minor-league pitching prospect Jacob Wallace, they jumped at the opportunity to add a talented arm to the organization. The fact that Wallace -- a Methuen native and UConn alum -- was a local product made the acquisition even sweeter. He’s somebody that was an attractive get for us,” said Red Sox director of player development Ben Crockett.

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Falcons' Hurst: Sought out Dak to show support

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst said he approached Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after Sunday's game to express his support in the wake of what Hurst called "disgusting" comments made by FS1's Skip Bayless about Prescott's opening up about his mental health.

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Falcons' Hurst: Sought out Dak to show support

Falcons TE Hayden Hurst said he approached Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after Sunday's game to express his support in the wake of what Hurst called "disgusting" comments made by FS1's Skip Bayless about Prescott's opening up about his mental health.

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Dodgers' Turner (hamstring) late scratch vs. A's

Justin Turner was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Tuesday because of recurring discomfort in his previously injured hamstring.

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Giants adding RB Freeman on 1-year, $3M deal

The Giants are signing former Pro Bowler Devonta Freeman after losing Saquon Barkley for the season, with the expectation he could play as soon as Sunday.

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Former Phillie Nick Pivetta makes Red Sox debut at Fenway Park

Well well well ... look who makes his Red Sox debut tonight at Fenway.

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Giants adding RB Freeman on 1-year, $3M deal

The Giants are signing former Pro Bowler Devonta Freeman after losing Saquon Barkley for the season, with the expectation he could play as soon as Sunday.

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Baylor AD 'disappointed' in Holgorsen's 'chirping'

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades on Tuesday took exception to the tone of recent comments by Houston coach Dana Holgorsen in the aftermath of the two teams' Sept. 19 postponed game.

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Bobby Dalbec's RBI double

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Tonight the Orioles kick off a three-game series at Fenway Park before wrapping up the season against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team may be sleepwalking into the final six games of the season, but if you like pitching, there’s still a lot to watch for. Earlier this summer, there was a lot of speculation by Orioles fandom about whether the shortened season would block debuts by top prospects like Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer, and Keegan Akin.

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Air Force Academy debuts uniforms honoring Tuskegee Airmen and "Red Tails"

In its latest Air Power Legacy Series uniforms, the Air Force Academy honors the Tuskegee Airmen, a Black World War II pilot squadron.

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Cards end Hudson's season, bring back Whitley

The Cardinals put Dakota Hudson on the 45-day injured list on Tuesday while activating Kodi Whitley, the last player who was part of the team's COVID-19 outbreak to return.

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Brees looked his age, and the rest of the team followed suit as the Saints went bust in Las Vegas on Monday.

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Flamengo's Copa Libertadores match on Tuesday against Ecuador's Barcelona will proceed, despite seven players testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Falcons owner weighs in on onside kick blunder

Falcons owner Arthur Blank offered his reaction to the onside kick blunder that led to the Falcons' stunning 40-39 loss to the Cowboys. "In my view, they didn't clearly understand what the rules were and exactly what they had to do," Blank said.

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Raiders lose lineman Incognito to Achilles injury

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Yankees win 10th straight, Twins clinch playoff spot

J.A. Happ led the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox in MLB.

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Game 2 takeaways: How the Lightning held off a late Stars rally

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Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin team up to start NASCAR team, with Bubba Wallace as a driver

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft appears to be victorious in solicitation case in Florida

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Sources: NFL fines 3 coaches $100K for no mask

The NFL fined three head coaches -- Denver's Vic Fangio, Seattle's Pete Carroll and San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan -- $100,000 each for not wearing masks Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and also fined each coach's team $250,000.

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Sources: NFL fines 3 coaches $100K for no mask

The NFL fined three head coaches -- Denver's Vic Fangio, Seattle's Pete Carroll and San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan -- $100,000 each for not wearing masks Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and also fined each coach's team $250,000.

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MJ, Hamlin to field car with Bubba Wallace driving

Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are teaming up to field a car for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season with Bubba Wallace driving.

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Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves

After making just one start for the Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels is done for the season. Hamels reported shortly before the start of a four-game series against the Miami Marlins that he didn't feel like he could get anything on the ball.

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The Olympic equestrian sport of eventing will no longer be held at a Pennsylvania estate that has resisted calls to change its name, which some say evokes slavery.

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Edmonton's Draisaitl takes Hart Trophy as MVP

Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, who posted a 110-point season, was named winner of the Hart Trophy, given to the most valuable player, during the NHL's awards show Monday night.

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Players whose teams have fallen out of contention still can open some eyes with their drive and work ethic.

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Girardi, Quinn ejected from Phils' game vs. Nats

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Rockies put Arenado on IL with sore left shoulder

The Colorado Rockies will chase after a flickering playoff spot without All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was placed on the injured list with a sore left shoulder.

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Players whose teams have fallen out of contention still can open some eyes as management watches for their drive and work ethic.

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Edmonton's Draisaitl takes Hart Trophy as MVP

Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, who posted a 110-point season, was named winner of the Hart Trophy, given to the most valuable player, during the NHL's awards show Monday night.

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Red Sox Finally Snap Skid Vs Yankees, Who Clinch Spot Anyway

Despite dismal results against the New York Yankees this season, at least the Boston Red Sox didn’t have to watch their longtime rivals enjoy clinching a playoff berth at Fenway Park. They made sure of that by finally beating the Yankees this year. Hours later, however, the Yankees punched their ticket to the postseason for a fourth straight year anyway when Seattle lost to San Diego 7-4 in 11 innings.

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LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last week

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres are headed to the playoffs, so are DJ LeMahieu and the Yankees. San Diego and the Yankees clinched berths in the expanded 16-team field Sunday. Tampa Bay, Oakland, the White Sox and Minnesota also have earned AL spots, and Cleveland, Toronto and Houston have the inside track on the three remaining positions.

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Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth in Pandemic-Shortened Season

Despite a loss to the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are in the postseason because of baseball math dictated by a loss by the Seattle Mariners.

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Independiente del Valle teach Torrent harsh Copa Libertadores lesson

It's being described as "one of the biggest disgraces that Flamengo have been through." So where to next for new Mengao boss Dome Torrent?

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The San Diego Padres are returning to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years after beating the Seattle Mariners 7-4 Sunday.

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Patriots RB White inactive for personal reasons

New England Patriots running back James White is inactive for Sunday night's road game against the Seattle Seahawks due to personal reasons, according to the team. White has developed into one of the team's most dependable offensive players.

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Ho-hum: Yet another big Patrick Mahomes-led comeback for Chiefs

Harrison Butker's 58-yard field goal gave the Super Bowl champs their fourth comeback victory in five games.

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The Falcons blew a 20-point lead Sunday. Barkley, Damian Lillard and many on social media were unmerciful.

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Kyler Murray runs wild again, scoring 2 TDs in Cardinals' dominant win

The shifty quarterback is among the NFL's leaders with three rushing TDs this season after torching Washington's defense on the ground.

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The Ravens forced two key turnovers to record their seventh consecutive road victory.

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Red Sox finally snap skid vs Yankees, who clinch spot anyway

Despite dismal results against the New York Yankees this season, at least the Boston Red Sox didn’t have to watch their longtime rivals enjoy clinching a playoff berth at Fenway Park. They made sure of that by finally beating the Yankees this year. Hours later, however, the Yankees punched their ticket to the postseason for a fourth straight year anyway when Seattle lost to San Diego 7-4 in 11 innings.

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Red Sox finally beat Yankees to snap 12-game skid vs rivals

Tanner Houck took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his second major league start and Michael Chavis had a huge day at the plate as the Red Sox halted two long streaks with a 10-2 victory Sunday. Boston ended New York’s 10-game winning streak and snapped a 12-game skid against the Yankees. A great experience.

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The Falcons collapsed as only the Falcons can, the Chargers nearly shocked the Chiefs, injuries were everywhere and the Ravens simply never lose (in the regular season).

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Kansas City needed fourth-quarter heroics and a 58-yard field goal in overtime to push past rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.

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How Bryson DeChambeau went to great lengths to win the U.S. Open

No one can question Bryson DeChambeau's methods now. He overpowered Winged Foot and the field to win his first major championship.

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A rash of injuries to key players around the NFL in Week 2 dominated the fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Phillies star Harper exits with lower back stiffness

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper exited Sunday's game with lower back stiffness after he struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.

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Tyron Woodley's days of fighting the UFC's elite may be over, while Colby Covington proved he's among the best.

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Red Sox Notes: Ron Roenicke Offers Update On Christian Arroyo Injury

Christian Arroyo is the latest Red Sox player to cope with injury. The second baseman exited Saturday’s 8-0 loss to the New York Yankees at Fenway Park after four innings with back spasms, according to manager Ron Roenicke. So, what caused them?

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Yankees takeaways in Saturday's 8-0 win over Red Sox, including J.A. Happ's dominant outing

The Yankees won their 10th-straight game as they defeated the Red Sox 8-0 on Saturday.

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Yankees vs. Red Sox Highlights

Happ stifles Red Sox in Yankees' 10th straight win

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Covington dominant in TKO win over Woodley

Colby Covington dominated his grudge match with rival Tyron Woodley, rolling to a TKO victory in Round 5 of Saturday night's main event.

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Khudobin's play in goal lifts Stars to Game 1 win

Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin had 22 third-period saves to help Dallas beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

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Harvick denies Kyle Busch playoff victory at Bristol

Kevin Harvick notched his second victory during NASCAR's playoffs, and his ninth overall on the season, when he held off Kyle Busch Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Khudobin's play in goal lifts Stars to Game 1 win

Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin had 22 third-period saves to help Dallas beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

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Happ, Frazier lift Yanks over Red Sox for 10th straight win

J.A. Happ pitched eight scoreless innings, Clint Frazier hit a two-run home run and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-0 Saturday night for their 10th consecutive win. The victory is New York's 12th straight over Boston dating to last season, tying the Yankees' longest winning streak in baseball's most historic rivalry. It also dropped New York's magic number to one to clinch its fourth consecutive postseason berth.

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Red Sox mourn passing of long-time scout Gary Hughes, 79

Red Sox Red Sox mourn passing of long-time scout Gary Hughes, 79 Gary Hughes, a professional scout with the Red Sox from 2012-19, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 79. Hughes spent 54 years in baseball with 11 organizations and was considered a leading talent evaluator after starting his career as a part-time scout in California.

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Perhaps it's time for the Red Sox to stop referring to the dominant Yankees as rivals

Late last year when we got really rolling, we had a couple of really good series against them,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. It was a time they were starting to struggle a little bit. It’s a little bit of an aberration.

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Twins' Donaldson: Umps have 'no accountability'

Twins slugger Josh Donaldson lashed out at Major League Baseball's umpires, saying that there's "no accountability" for them and that most "don't care."

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Twins slugger Josh Donaldson lashed out at Major League Baseball's umpires, saying that there's "no accountability" for them and that most "don't care."

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Nadal beaten by Schwartzman in Rome quarters

Rafael Nadal's first tournament in seven months ended with a 6-2, 7-5 loss to Diego Schwartzman in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open on Saturday.

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Matthew Wolff is 21 years and attempting to win the U.S. Open in his very first appearance. He will chase it in silence. It worked for another 20-something last month when Collin Morikawa won the PGA Championship. Is it about to happen again?

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Longtime baseball pro scout Hughes dies at 79

Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern California after a battle with cancer. He was 79.

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Longtime baseball pro scout Gary Hughes dies at 79

Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern California after a battle with cancer. Hughes was a regular at Bay Area ballparks in recent years working for the Red Sox and Diamondbacks. ''Gary Hughes was the quintessential baseball man,'' Commissioner Rob Manfred said.

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U.S. Open: Matthew Wolff Leads Entering Final Round at Winged Foot

A fast start and some steady nerves gave Wolff a two-shot lead entering the final round of only his second major championship.

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Wolff, 21, leads U.S. Open by 2 shots after 65

Matthew Wolff hit only two fairways Saturday and still matched the lowest score ever at Winged Foot in a major, a 5-under 65 that gave the 21-year-old Californian a 2-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau going into the final round of the U.S. Open.

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Christian Vázquez's RBI double

Christian Vázquez knocks a double to center field for an RBI in the 5th, plating Xander Bogaerts and pushing the Red Sox lead to 4-0

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Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz says he's cleared after testing positive for COVID-19

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz joined the team's broadcast Friday night and delivered a revelation: he recently had COVID-19. "Big Papi," who mashed 541 home runs over a 20-year MLB career, said on the NESN broadcast during the fourth inning of the Red Sox's game against the rival New York Yankees that he was now negative, as of Thursday, for COVID-19.

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Red Sox vs. Marlins Recap

Jorge Alfaro powers Marlins to 8-4 win

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Tiger misses cut at U.S. Open: 'Doesn't feel good'

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the U.S. Open for just the fourth time in his career following a second-round 7-over 77 in which he hit just five fairways.

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Why we're headed for a wild weekend at the U.S. Open

Two of golf's biggest personalities, Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau, are at the top of the leaderboard. Winged Foot is playing impossible, meaning anyone has a chance. Things are going to get even more interesting at the U.S. Open.

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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo leaves game with hamstring tightness

Alex Verdugo left Friday night’s game in the top of the fourth against the Yankees with left hamstring tightness. The Red Sox said it was for precautionary reasons. After reaching first on an infield single, Rafael Devers grounded into a fielder’s choice.

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Christian Arroyo's three-run HR

Christian Arroyo rakes a three-run home run over the green monster, scoring Vázquez and Bradley Jr. and giving the Red Sox a 3-0 lead

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Alex Verdugo Injury: Red Sox OF Leaves Game With Apparent Hamstring Issue

An injury has befell arguably the Boston Red Sox’s top position player. In the bottom of the third inning of the Sox’s game with the New York Yankees on Friday, Alex Verdugo grabbed at his hamstring after sliding into second base. After getting out at third the next at-bat, he went straight back to the dugout and down the tunnel with a trainer.

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David Ortiz says he has recovered from COVID-19; Sox legend was asymptomatic

Red Sox legend David Ortiz tested positive for COVID-19 and has since recovered, he revealed Friday night during NESN’s broadcast of the Red Sox-Yankees game. Ortiz said he was asymptomatic. Yeah, man.

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Tesla Megapacks help alleviate UK's hundreds of millions in grid balancing costs from the pandemic

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Red Sox vs. Marlins highlights: Sox take series with 5-3 win

Nathan Eovaldi and Rafael Devers led the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Marlins on Thursday.

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Lightning GM: 'Don't expect' Stamkos for Game 1

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, who is out with a lower-body injury, hasn't been ruled out for the Stanley Cup Final opener, but GM Julien BriseBois said he doesn't expect him to play.

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Red Sox complete Kevin Pillar trade with Rockies, acquire right-handed pitcher

The Red Sox officially completed the trade that sent outfielder Kevin Pillar to the Rockies on Aug. 31, acquiring right-hander Jacob Wallace.

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Bobby Dalbec sits while chasing another adjustment

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Red Sox not planning 'long rebuilding process,' Tom Werner says

We’re going to be back next year. Entering Friday, the Red Sox are 19-32 and are tied with the Diamondbacks for the third-worst record in baseball. The club has nine games remaining in the regular season and will miss the postseason for the second straight year.

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Larry Wilson, Who Made Safety an N.F.L. Threat, Dies at 82

A feared Hall of Famer for the St. Louis Cardinals, he was known — particularly by battered quarterbacks — for the safety blitz.

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Source: No Pac-12 CEOs vote on season start

While it was not expected but not ruled out, the Pac-12 CEO Group did not vote on a plan for how to start its football season during a Friday meeting, a source said.

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CU official ticketed for 100-player mountain hike

The Colorado football team's 100-player mountain hike has earned director of football operations Bryan McGinnis a ticket for violating a public health order by local officials.

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Cardinals place Hudson on IL with forearm strain

Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson, who left his start Thursday night after just two innings, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm.

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Red Sox get Rockies' Wallace as part of Pillar deal

The Boston Red Sox acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Jacob Wallace from the Colorado Rockies on Friday, completing the Aug. 31 trade for outfielder Kevin Pillar.

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More Bam and a third-quarter blitz: How Miami got within two wins of the Finals

The Heat rallied from 17 points down to take a 2-0 series lead. Our experts break down Miami's latest statement.

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The matchup for the Stanley Cup Final is set. Here are our early predictions, along with stats for the matchup and the schedule.

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The Heat rallied from 17 points down to take a 2-0 series lead over the Celtics. Our NBA experts break down Miami's latest statement.

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Rose's mother to Pouncey: Why not reach out?

The mother of Antwon Rose Jr. told ESPN of Maurkice Pouncey's decision not to wear her son's name on his helmet: "If you didn't want to wear Antwon's name, say that and don't do it. Don't set the movement backwards because of your own personal agenda."

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LeBron: Respect for Nuggets 'out of this world'

After watching the Denver Nuggets rally to win a pair of playoff series in which they trailed 3-1, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Thursday that his team's respect level for the Nuggets "is out of this world."

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Yanks set franchise first with 5 HRs in one inning

The Yankees became the seventh team in MLB history to hit five homers in an inning, achieving the feat in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Jays.

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Yanks set franchise first with 5 HRs in one inning

The Yankees became the seventh team in MLB history to hit five homers in an inning, achieving the feat in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Jays.

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Sam Mayer celebrated his recent promotion to JR Motorsports by scoring his first NASCAR national series victory with a Truck Series win Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Following the rough season opener, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield came out on fire Thursday against the Bengals.

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UMass to reduce work hours, furloughs for 57 athletic department staffers

AMHERST, Mass. WWLP) – The University of Massachusetts on Thursday announced plans to reduce work hours as well as furlough staff members in its athletic department. UMass said it will be reducing work hours and furlough 57 athletic department staffers as part of a university-wide workforce reduction announced earlier this week due to its financial position during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Following the rough season opener, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield came out on fire Thursday against the Bengals.

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Osaka a no go for French Open, cites hamstring

A sore hamstring and lack of preparation time will keep Naomi Osaka out of the French Open, she announced Thursday night.

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Twins' Donaldson ejected at plate after HR trot

Twins slugger Josh Donaldson was ejected from Thursday's game against the White Sox for kicking dirt on home plate after crossing it following a sixth-inning home run.

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Less than a week after she won the US Open, three-time major champion Naomi Osaka of Japan announced on social media that she will not play in the French Open in Paris.

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Twins' Donaldson ejected at plate after HR trot

Twins slugger Josh Donaldson was ejected from Thursday's game against the White Sox for kicking dirt on home plate after crossing it following a sixth-inning home run.

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Dodgers lefty Ferguson to undergo Tommy John

The Dodgers' bullpen took a big hit Thursday, with left-hander Caleb Ferguson expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

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Cards' Hudson leaves start with elbow tightness

The Cardinals said Dakota Hudson left his start Thursday because of right elbow tightness.

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Malone: Nuggets can't be satisfied facing Lakers

Simply reaching the NBA's Western Conference finals can't be enough for the Denver Nuggets, coach Mike Malone said Thursday, as the team prepares to face the Los Angeles Lakers.

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49ers left tackle Trent Williams reintroduced himself to the NFL in resounding fashion Sunday against the Cardinals, with a first-quarter hit he called one of his career best going viral.

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Justin Thomas (65) was one of 21 players to shoot under par Thursday at Winged Foot. The result: a 1-shot U.S. Open lead over Patrick Reed, Thomas Pieters and Matthew Wolff.

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N.F.L. Week 2 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

After an opening week filled with shocking upsets, the league’s expected contenders will try to return things to normalcy.

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Alfaro 2 HRs; Marlins beat BoSox 8-4, inch closer in NL East

Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Garrett Cooper also homered and scored twice for Miami, which moved within 2 1/2 games of first-place Atlanta in the NL East. Alfaro, the Marlins' catcher, was removed in the seventh inning as a precaution after Christian Vazquez's foul ball beaned him.

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Rafael Devers Continues To Thrash Opposing Pitchers In Red Sox Loss To Marlins

Rafael Devers most certainly is enjoying his time at the plate right now. Devers entered the Boston Red Sox’s clash with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday riding an eight-game winning streak and it continued in the squad’s 8-4 loss. For more on his recent red-hot streak, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Rodenhiser Home Services.

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Alfaro homers twice, Marlins beat Red Sox 8-4

Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Garrett Cooper also homered and scored twice for Miami, which moved within 2 [1/2] games of first-place Atlanta in the NL East. Alfaro, the Marlins’ catcher, was removed in the seventh inning as a precaution after Christian Vázquez’s foul ball beaned him.

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Red Sox vs. Marlins Recap

Jorge Alfaro powers Marlins to 8-4 win

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Alfaro homers twice, Marlins beat Red Sox 8-4

Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Garrett Cooper also homered and scored twice for Miami, which moved within 2 1/2 games of first-place Atlanta in the NL East. Alfaro, the Marlins’ catcher, was removed in the seventh inning as a precaution after Christian Vázquez’s foul ball beaned him.

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Red Sox now have Nick Pivetta under their control through 2024; why did club delay starter's team debut?

Since acquiring Pivetta, the Red Sox have kept him in Pawtucket despite a clear rotation need in the majors. The reason for that was two-fold: Pivetta needed to build back up after serving as a reliever for the Phillies and keeping him in the majors through Sept. would delay his service clock, allowing Boston to have him for four full seasons instead of three.

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AP sources: MLB umpire tests positive for virus, crews shift

A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The affected umpire, who wasn’t identified, was not on the field when the result was learned. MLB medical experts didn’t believe the positive test represented a threat of infection or presented a risk to other personnel, according to those familiar with the matter.

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Playstation 5 showcase featuring Spider-Man, FFXVI a big win for Sony

Sony's latest showcase not only revealed the price and release date for the highly anticipated PS5, it also featured new trailers and gameplay footage of some big upcoming games.

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Vogel: Lakers to 'return to form' with big men

Lakers coach Frank Vogel said on Wednesday that he needs to bring JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard back into the fold in the upcoming Western Conference finals against the Nuggets.

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Reid: No offers, visits since release by Panthers

Free-agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press on Wednesday he has not received any offers nor been invited for a visit by any team since the Panthers released him in March.

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'It's hitting us pretty hard right now': Richard Sherman latest 49ers injury

The 49ers have been hammered by injuries at a few spots, namely wide receiver, cornerback and center, and managing those injuries will be critical.

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Matt Barnes settling in as the new closer for the Red Sox

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Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons are married ... Does that diminish her sacrifice?

The WNBA icon sacrificed her Hall of Fame basketball career to fight for a man who she felt had been wrongly incarcerated for more than two decades. What does it matter that she's now married to him?

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Afraid of the altered look of the upcoming college basketball season? Relax. Even in our brave new world, much of what's to come is not new.

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Two nasty, phenomenal plays pushed the Heat to win in Game 1

The Heat's two clutch plays -- Jimmy Butler's shot and Bam Adebayo's block -- are exactly why they're here.

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Mets' deGrom exits early with hamstring spasm

The Mets' Jacob deGrom was pulled after only 40 pitches and one strikeout. He allowed three runs, pushing his ERA back over 2.00 at 2.09.

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Biggest Week 2 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: More Frank Gore, less Michael Thomas and George Kittle?

The 2020 NFL season heads into Week 2 with a battle for Ohio on Thursday. NFL Nation reports on which players are battling early injuries.

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Red Sox Notebook: Nathan Eovaldi targeting three more starts in 2020

Eovaldi was sharp over three innings against the Rays and takes the ball Thursday against the Marlins. It would take something approaching a miracle for the Red Sox to reach the playoffs, and that’s shifted most of the focus to the 2021 season. Boston has several players under long-term contract for significant salaries, and Nathan Eovaldi is one of them.

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AP sources: MLB umpire tests positive for virus, crews shift

A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The affected umpire, who wasn’t identified, was not on the field when the result was learned. MLB medical experts didn’t believe the positive test represented a threat of infection or presented a risk to other personnel, according to those familiar with the matter.

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Dodgers 1st to clinch; 8th straight playoff berth

The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday to clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth, the third-longest streak in MLB history.

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NFL Nation reports on which players are dealing with early injuries.

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Dodgers 1st to clinch; 8th straight playoff berth

The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday to clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth, the third-longest streak in MLB history.

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Red Sox vs. Marlins Highlights

Tanner Houck leads Red Sox to shutout win in debut

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Rays make history with starting lineup of nine lefties vs. Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays became the first team to roll out a lineup of nine true left-handed hitters Friday against the Boston Red Sox.

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Kemba after Heat loss: 'I'm just playing terrible'

"I'm just playing terrible, to be honest," Kemba Walker said after finishing with 19 points, including 1-for-9 from 3-point range, in Boston's 117-114 OT loss to the Heat. "Not much I can say, but I have to be better."

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Jordan Williams' perseverance paid off, while Danyelle Wolf won her MMA debut and Collin Anglin rallied to score an impressive upset.

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Red Sox's Houck strikes out 7, wins MLB debut

Tanner Houck, Boston's first-round draft pick in 2017, gave up two hits while striking out seven in five scoreless innings against Miami to win his major league debut on Tuesday.

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Kemba after Heat loss: 'I'm just playing terrible'

"I'm just playing terrible, to be honest," Kemba Walker said after finishing with 19 points, including 1-for-9 from 3-point range, in Boston's 117-114 OT loss to the Heat. "Not much I can say, but, I have to be better."

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Houck wins MLB debut, goes 5 innings, Red Sox blank Marlins

Jackie Bradley Jr. broke up a scoreless game with an opposite-field double off Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the sixth. Alcantara (2-2) allowed a leadoff single to Xander Bogaerts and walked Christian Vazquez before Bradley delivered against the playoff-contending Marlins. The Red Sox increased their lead on Vazquez’s run-scoring single in the eighth.

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WNBA players react to Breonna Taylor settlement

WNBA players repeated their calls for the officers who killed Breonna Taylor to be arrested after hearing news of the historic settlement between the family and the city of Louisville, Kentucky.

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Panthers asst. out amid report he kicked player

Assistant coach Mike Kitchen will not return to the Florida Panthers next season among a series of staffing changes announced Tuesday.

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49ers condemn racist messages to Cards' Baker

The San Francisco 49ers publicly condemned the person who sent racist messages to Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker and announced that they have begun an investigation into identifying the fan with the intention of banning them from future games.

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10 reasons to keep watching the historically bad Red Sox

10 reasons to keep watching the historically bad Red Sox

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Red Sox have put 8 pitchers on injured list in last 17 days; Ron Roenicke 'surprised' by rash of injuries

Austin Brice (right lat strain on Sept. Zack Godley (right elbow flexor strain on Sept. Josh Taylor (left shoulder tendinitis on Sept.

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Giants-M's games postponed due to Seattle air

The Giants-Mariners games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed because of poor air quality in Seattle and moved to San Francisco.

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49ers condemn racist messages to Cards' Baker

The San Francisco 49ers publicly condemned the person who sent racist messages to Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker and announced that they have begun an investigation into identifying the fan with the intention of banning them from future games.

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Trojans ask California Gov. to 'please let us play'

In a letter posted Tuesday on Twitter, USC football players appealed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom to ease public health restrictions, which would allow them to play a fall season.

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Sources: Saints expect WR Thomas to miss MNF

The Saints expect Michael Thomas to miss Monday's game against the Raiders, but the wide receiver is not convinced he will be out.

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Favre surprised to hear Bucs' Arians call out Brady

Brett Favre took issue with Bucs coach Bruce Arians' postgame comments about Tom Brady that Favre perceived to be critical, saying Tuesday on his radio show, "I think the last person you want to call out after the first game of the year is Tom Brady."

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Tanner Houck leads Red Sox' next wave of homegrown starters — but what is their upside?

But those who were in the Red Sox organization at the time generally concur with Treuel’s assessment: The Red Sox should have gotten more out of a group of young talents. That past is relevant as Tanner Houck’s Tuesday debut signals the front end of a potential wave of starting pitching prospects. Houck seems likely to be joined in the big leagues by righthander Nick Pivetta, whom the Sox acquired in their trade of Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies.

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Tiger Woods Would Like to Remind You That he Dominated the U.S. Open 20 Years Ago

On the 20th anniversary of his first U.S. Open win — by the largest margin in history — Woods looked back at his memorable finishes and playing Winged Foot in 2006 after losing his father, Earl.

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Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette, Hoping for More Deep Playoff Runs

Laviolette takes over Washington after back-to-back division championships followed by first-round exits in the postseason.

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Sources: Saints expect WR Thomas to miss MNF

The Saints expect Michael Thomas to miss Monday's game against the Raiders, but the wide receiver is not convinced he will be out.

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Follow live: Lightning look to book spot in Stanley Cup Final

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Daniel Cormier says he tested positive for COVID-19 as UFC title fight with Stipe Miocic neared

As he readied to fight for UFC gold on Aug. 15, Daniel Cormier said he tested positive for COVID-19 for more than two weeks in July.

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Saquon Barkley, Giants' running game stuck in reverse in ugly opener

It was a nightmare start for Barkley, who was stuffed behind the line of scrimmage 11 times on 15 carries.

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Titans' Gostkowski redeemed after 4 missed kicks

Stephen Gostkowski's field goal from 25 yards out gave the Tennessee Titans a 16-14 victory Monday over the Broncos. But it came only after three missed field goals and a botched extra point.

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Dallas Stars Advance to Stanley Cup Final

Denis Gurianov scored a power-play goal in overtime of Game 5 to send the third-seeded Stars to the final for the first time in 20 years, eliminating the top-seeded Golden Knights.

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Top-seed Golden Knights fail to reach Cup Final

A penalty in overtime proved costly for Vegas on Monday night as Dallas secured its first berth in the Stanley Cup Final since 2000, leaving the top-seeded Golden Knights to wonder how it all went wrong.

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Top-seed Golden Knights fail to reach Cup Final

A penalty in overtime proved costly for Vegas on Monday night as Dallas secured its first berth in the Stanley Cup Final since 2000, leaving the top-seeded Golden Knights to wonder how it all went wrong.

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Dallas Stars Advance to Stanley Cup Final

Denis Gurianov scored on a power play in overtime of Game 5 to send the third-seeded Stars to the final for the first time in 20 years, eliminating the top-seeded Golden Knights.

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McVay: NFL's mask warning 'directed at me'

Sean McVay, who wore his mask mostly under his chin on Sunday night, said the NFL's memo about wearing masks was "directed at me."

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A's-Mariners games played under haze of smoke

Monday's A's-Mariners doubleheader was played under a haze of smoke in Seattle, with several players complaining about the air quality.

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Eric Reid calls NFL's use of Colin Kaepernick in video 'diabolical'

NFL safety Eric Reid had some words for the NFL Monday after the league used Colin Kaepernick in a video.

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A's-Mariners games played under haze of smoke

Monday's A's-Mariners doubleheader was played under a haze of smoke in Seattle, with several players complaining about the air quality.

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Report: Ex-Giants star Sandoval joins Braves

Veteran infielder Pablo Sandoval signed a minor league deal Monday with the Atlanta Braves and will report to their alternate training site in Gwinnett, Georgia, MLB Network reported.

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