Friday, September 2, 2016

Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings and other top stories.

  • Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings

    Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings
    AP 2:56 a.m. EDT August 30, 2016Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5) reacts after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly against the Chicago Cubs during the thirteenth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)(Photo: The Associated Press)CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke, Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance. Miguel Montero finished them off.Harrison hit a sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, but the Chicago Cubs got to Loc..
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  • Winners and losers: Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott shine

    Winners and losers: Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott shine
    The loneliest job in football belongs to the man who lets Tom Brady down. Patriots second-year tight end A.J. Derby learned the hard way Friday night, when his wide-open drop ended Brady's third drive of his brief preseason. Brady headed to the bench with disgust, aware that he only had so many snaps until October. The ferocity Brady displayed in his four drives was unmistakable. He looked like a man who didn't enjoy coming off the bench or the notion that he'll have to watch Jimmy Garoppolo..
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  • Harbaugh: 'I don't respect' Kaepernick's actions

    Harbaugh: 'I don't respect' Kaepernick's actions
    ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh didn't mince words when asked Monday about the recent protest made by his former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick."I acknowledge his right to do that. I don't respect the motivation or the action," said Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick with the San Francisco 49ers.Harbaugh looked to clarify his comments in a tweet later Monday.I apologize for misspeaking my true sentiments. To clarify, I support Colin's motivation. It's his method ..
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  • Bucs-Redskins preseason game moved to Wednesday due to tropical depression

    Bucs-Redskins preseason game moved to Wednesday due to tropical depression
    TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins' fourth preseason exhibition game in Tampa has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 31, due to anticipated severe weather from Tropical Depression Nine.The game was originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1, but will now take place at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at Raymond James Stadium."We have been in regular communication with administrators from the Tampa Sports Authority, Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa and the National Weather Servic..
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  • Tuesday NFL preview: Chargers' Joey Bosa says he's 'ready to play'

    Tuesday NFL preview: Chargers' Joey Bosa says he's 'ready to play'
    NFL Nation reporters assess the top storylines to watch for every team on Tuesday.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTThe Bills are getting healthier. After losing several players to injuries over the final week of camp, the team got safety Aaron Williams (concussion), left tackle Cordy Glenn (ankle), wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and running back Mike Gillislee (concussion) all back at practice this week in some capacity. W..
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  • Yankees-Royals preview (Aug 30, 2016)

    Yankees-Royals preview (Aug 30, 2016)
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals are playing in August as they intend to defend their title this fall. The Royals dusted off the New York Yankees 8-5 in the Monday opener of a three-game series. The Royals are 18-4 in their past 22 games. They are an American League-best 20-7 in August, clinching their first 20-victory month since winning 21 in August 1989. The franchise record for August victories is 23 in 1980 when the franchise made its first World Se..
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  • Why John Isner would buy stock in Frances Tiafoe

    Why John Isner would buy stock in Frances Tiafoe
    10:48 PM ETGreg GarberSenior Writer CloseGreg Garber joined ESPN in 1991 and provides reports for NFL Countdown and SportsCenter. He is also a regular contributor to Outside the Lines and a senior writer for ESPN.com.NEW YORK -- A week ago, John Isner saw his three-year run as the United States' No. 1-ranked man come to an end. On Monday, the same day that top ranking was restored, the No. 20 seed at the US Open was stretched to his outer limits by an 18-year-old fellow American.Frances Tiafoe, ..
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  • Athletics-Astros preview (Aug 30, 2016)

    Athletics-Astros preview (Aug 30, 2016)
    HOUSTON -- Before dropping the series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday night, the Oakland Athletics had caught a glimmer of hope with consecutive series victories over postseason contenders Cleveland and St. Louis. Oakland (57-74) has been besieged by injuries, using the disabled list a club-record 27 times this season. With starters Sonny Gray (strained right forearm) and Jesse Hahn (strained right shoulder) currently on the DL, the Athletics have been forced to fill the void wi..
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  • Madison Keys rallies vs. Alison Riske in late-night all-American matchup

    Madison Keys rallies vs. Alison Riske in late-night all-American matchup
    NEW YORK -- Madison Keys slept until almost 11 a.m. Monday. She didn't arrive at Arthur Ashe Stadium until 6:30 p.m., knowing that a late night on the court awaited her.Keys and fellow American Alison Riske didn't envision it going quite so late. Their first-round US Open match didn't end until 1:48 a.m. Tuesday.It was the latest finish for a women's match in tournament history. Typically, the women play first and the men second in the night session, so six men's matches have ended later than th..
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