Sports Stories from September 8, 2020 (Change date)
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Well-rested teams have big advantage in NHL playoffsSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - Rest is beating rust so far in the NHL playoffs. The teams that have two or more days of time off than their opponent are 5-1 in series openers. The well-rested Tampa Ba...
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Rafael Nadal to return to tennis at next week's Italian OpenSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Rafael Nadal is preparing his return to tennis after a seven-month layoff at next week's Italian Open. 'Ε“The Foro Italico is always a special place for me an...
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George, Leonard lead Clippers to 113-107 win over NuggetsSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Kawhi Leonard blocked a dunk at the rim with one finger. It was part of a defensive effort that deserved a big hand for propelling the Los ...
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Jaguars promote Glennon to active roster, put Williams on IRSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted quarterback Mike Glennon from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday and placed linebacker Quincy Wi...
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Faith rewarded: Ex-DII receiver Taylor makes Packers' rosterSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - Green Bay Packers receiver Malik Taylor never lost confidence he could find a home in the NFL, even as a Division II player who spent much of his senior season injured. ...
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Home run: Browns sign RB Kareem Hunt to 2-year extensionSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - Kareem Hunt has found a home - at home. Suspended last season by the NFL for two physical off-field altercations, Hunt signed a two-year, $13.25 million contract extensi...
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Turnbull scheduled to start as Detroit hosts MilwaukeeSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - Milwaukee Brewers (18-21, third in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (18-21, fourth in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Milwaukee: Ad...
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Bills sign ex-Packers receiver Kumerow to practice squadSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers' loss in Green Bay is the Bills' gain after Buffalo signed receiver Jake Kumerow to its practice squad on Tuesday, three days after he...
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Hercog wins in Istanbul 1st round, Watson retires from matchSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Polona Hercog cruised into the second round of the Istanbul Tennis Championship on Tuesday in the WTA Tour's return to European clay ahead of the...
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American Brady overcomes jitters to reach US Open semifinalsSep 08, 2020 7:00 am - Chris Evert says the subdued atmosphere at the U.S. Open has helped American Jennifer Brady make a lot of noise. Brady notched the biggest victory yet in her breakout ru...