Sports Stories from August 9, 2018 (Change date)
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QB Trevor Siemian settling into new role with VikingsAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - When Trevor Siemian embarked on a Mexican vacation in the thick of NFL free agency, he was excited to relax with his fiancée during her break from l...
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Chargers' Jones, Smith push to back up dependable RiversAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers must choose between potential and experience when they select the next primary backup to Philip Rivers. Cardale Jones ...
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Tony Stewart eyes Indy 500 in 2019 in bid for elusive titleAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Tony Stewart is considering a return to the Indianapolis 500 next year. Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion and Indiana native, grew up chasing ...
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Fillmyer gets first big league win as Royals top Cubs 9-0Aug 09, 2018 7:00 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Heath Fillmyer used a hockey mentality to get a baseball milestone Wednesday night. Fillmyer allowed three singles over seven innings for his fir...
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LEADING OFF: Struggling Seattle faces Houston, Porcello upAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - A look at what's happening around the majors today: LOSING GROUND Struggling Seattle turns to ace James Paxton as it opens a series against AL West-leading Houston. The ...
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A's bolster deep bullpen by acquiring Twins closer RodneyAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics have acquired closer Fernando Rodney from the Minnesota Twins. The A's sent minor league right-hander Dakota Chalmers to Min...
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Indians top Twins 5-4 on Michael Brantley's single in 9thAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Michael Brantley knew what was coming after giving the Cleveland Indians their second straight walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins. Brantley was m...
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Short-handed Dream beat Sparks 79-73Aug 09, 2018 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Jessica Breland scored 19 points, Alex Bentley made a late go-ahead 3-pointer and the short-handed Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-73 on Thur...
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Parma has 5-point penalty removed, Calaio ban reducedAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Newly promoted Serie A team Parma saw its five-point deduction expunged on appeal on Thursday, while forward Emanuele Calaio had a two-year ban reduced to le...
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Detroit's Leuer has another operation, this time on kneeAug 09, 2018 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer has had surgery after injuring his right knee during an offseason workout. The Pistons said Thursday that Leuer's operat...