Sports Stories from October 5, 2017 (Change date)
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Altuve hits 3 home runs in Astros' playoff openerOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - Jose Altuve has hit three home runs for the Houston Astros against Boston in Game 1 of the AL Division Series. Altuve connected twice off Red Sox ace Chri...
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RB Josh Adams carrying a load for No. 21 Notre DameOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Josh Adams was asked what he's working on as No. 21 Notre Dame gets ready for Saturday's game at North Carolina. The answer from the big running ...
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Kane sends England to World Cup with 1-0 win over SloveniaOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Harry Kane secured England's place at the World Cup by scoring in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 victory over Slovenia on Thursday that highlighted the limita...
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NASCAR Foundation names 4 finalists for Humanitarian AwardOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The NASCAR Foundation has chosen four finalists for the seventh annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award spotlights volunteers w...
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Mavs rookie shows growth in 112-89 loss to MagicOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has the talent and physical tools to become a standout in the NBA. But right now, it's about incremental im...
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Iniesta calls for more negotiating in Spain-Catalonia crisisOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Usually discreet off the pitch, Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta felt the need to speak up on Thursday and call for more dialogue in the dispute ...
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76ers' oft-injured C Embiid cleared for 5-on-5 drillsOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid was cleared for 5-on-5 drills and participated in a full practice with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time Thursday. Embiid sat out...
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Parade, rally held for WNBA champion Minnesota LynxOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - For the fourth time in seven seasons, the Minnesota Lynx and their fans celebrated a WNBA championship with a parade. The Star Tribune reports fans li...
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Rafael Nadal advances to quarterfinals of China OpenOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Rafael Nadal earned his season-leading 58th victory on Thursday by beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open. The top-...
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LEADING OFF: Sale vs Verlander; Judge, Yanks' power vs BauerOct 05, 2017 7:00 am - A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ MARQUEE MATCHUP Red Sox lefty Chris Sale makes his first postseason appearance when he starts against Astros righ...