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Home runs, strikeouts hit highs; no hurler wins more than 18

October 2, 2017 Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — In a season of record-high home runs and strikeouts along with record-low complete games, there were some constants in Major League Baseball: Houston’s Jose Altuve and a […]

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No. 10 Wisconsin holds off Northwestern for 33-24 win

October 1, 2017 Associated Press 0

MADISON, Wis. — What looked like another second-half runaway turned into nail-biting final few minutes for No. 10 Wisconsin. The defense caught its breath and came up with one more […]

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Trump tweets anew about NFL players, national anthem protest

October 1, 2017 Associated Press 0

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday night stoked the controversy over his call for punitive action against NFL players who take a knee or otherwise protest during the national […]

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NBA suggests to teams unity ideas, reminds of anthem rule

October 1, 2017 Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — The NBA is recommending teams address fans or show videos expressing themes of unity before their first home games, while reminding them of the rule that players […]

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Vikings aim to get even for last year’s losses to Lions

September 29, 2017 Associated Press 0

MINNEAPOLIS — Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions finally had a comeback fall short, by just a few seconds and even fewer inches last weekend against Atlanta. The Lions have […]

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No. 10 Wisconsin rested after bye, focused on Northwestern

September 29, 2017 Associated Press 0

MADISON, Wis. — No. 10 Wisconsin is back from a bye week, rested after a nonconference schedule that provided few tests, especially on defense. That should change with the Big […]

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Stanton homers twice, one away from Babe Ruth, two away from Roger Maris

September 29, 2017 Associated Press 0

MIAMI — Barry Bonds. Sammy Sosa. Mark McGwire. Roger Maris. Babe Ruth. And now Giancarlo Stanton. The Miami slugger homered twice to become the sixth player to reach 59 in […]

Packers win, WR Adams in hospital

September 29, 2017 Associated Press 0

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers receiver Davante Adams was taken off the field on a stretcher with about 4 minutes left in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears on […]

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NFL targets entire Elliott suit in bid to restore 6-game ban

September 28, 2017 Associated Press 0

FRISCO, Texas — The NFL has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss Ezekiel Elliott’s entire lawsuit in its bid to lift an injunction that blocked the star Dallas Cowboys […]