Sports Stories from August 15, 2017 (Change date)
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Maria Sharapova granted wild-card entry into US OpenAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Maria Sharapova was granted a wild-card invitation for the U.S. Open's main draw on Tuesday and will take part in a Grand Slam event for the first time i...
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Jaguars QB Bortles under microscope amid up-and-down campAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is being analyzed and criticized like never before. His mistakes are mostly magnified. His succe...
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Jets' Whitehead has broken foot, sidelined indefinitelyAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets wide receiver Lucky Whitehead has a broken foot and will be sidelined indefinitely. Coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that Whitehead...
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LEADING OFF: Stanton HR streak, Porcello goes for 3 in rowAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ STREAKING STANTON Giancarlo Stanton has homered in five straight games for the Marlins and leads the majors w...
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Clemson title game hero Hunter Renfrow seeking bigger roleAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - It seems impossible for any Clemson fan to overlook 5-foot-11 Hunter Renfrow after his game-winning catch clinched the Tigers first national title i...
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Injuries, upsets for men in Cincinnati; Halep, Konta advanceAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - MASON, Ohio (AP) - Injuries and upsets are wrecking the men's side of the Western & Southern Open. On Tuesday, Milos Raonic became the seventh player ranked in the top 1...
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Oklahoma State carries big expectations for Big 12 titleAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Even by Oklahoma State's lofty standards, this year's offense should be exceptional. Quarterback Mason Rudolph and receiver James Washington are...
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Coach: Auburn receiver John Franklin III transferringAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback-turned-receiver John Franklin III is transferring. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday that Franklin indicated he is looking "fo...
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Greinke strikes out 9 in Diamondbacks' 2-0 win over AstrosAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks hustled for extra bases, made some nifty defensive plays and got a dominating performance from their starting pitcher. At a time ...
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Texans, Pats tune up for preseason game with joint practiceAug 15, 2017 7:00 am - WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) - After missing 13 games last season after back surgery, J.J. Watt relishes any chance to compete. So Houston's star defensive end was ...