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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3
DENVER (AP) — A few weeks ago, Albert Pujols received a text out of the blue: “It's your time now. Go get it.”
The Latest: Only 1 stadium had fans on NFL's opening Sunday
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Wentz sacked 8 times, Eagles lose 27-17 after leading 17-0
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Carson Wentz came out firing before an undermanned offensive line couldn’t protect him from a relentless rush.
Clevinger, Padres beat Giants 6-0 for 6th straight win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mike Clevinger didn't waste any time setting the tone for the San Diego Padres in the opening game of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants.
Miller hit batter, walk, wild pitch lifts Reds over Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andrew Miller loaded the bases with a hit batter, followed with a tying four-pitch walk, then threw a wild pitch that put Cincinnati ahead in a three-run seventh inning as the Reds kept up their sl…
4th-down plays on 2 straight possessions help doom Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Two fourth-down plays on back-to-back possessions in the third quarter helped create a deficit that was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome.
AL West-leading A's hit frenetic stretch with loss in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The busy A's are in the midst of a frenetic few days the American League West leaders knew were coming, and manager Bob Melvin is hoping for a minimum of break-even baseball.
Dull 'Dagger': Another collapse costs Lions their opener
DETROIT (AP) — If the Detroit Lions' first game was any indication, their “Dagger Time” mantra could use some sharpening.
Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Since Mike Zimmer was hired as coach of the Vikings in 2014, Minnesota has built one of the NFL's best defenses.
Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run completely out of Sahlen Field and Hyun Jin Ryu made the early lead stand up, winning his fourth straight decision as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York …
Same old issues on defense doom Dolphins against Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins couldn't like what they saw from their defense on Sunday. It was far too familiar.
Forgettable debut: Rivers picked off twice in loss to Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Philip Rivers’ Indianapolis debut ended up being a dud.
Keller 1st MLB shutout, KC tops Pirates for 6th win in row
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller pitched his first major league shutout, tossing a five-hitter as the Kansas City Royals won their sixth in a row by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 on Sunday.
Cruz, Twins power up again in 7-5 win against Indians
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit his 16th homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Sunday to complete a sweep of their weekend series.
Neymar among 5 stoppage-time red cards, Marseille beats PSG
PARIS (AP) — Neymar was among five players sent off in stoppage time Sunday as Marseille beat bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain for the first time in nine years.