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Indians’ Francona gets fresh start
CLEVELAND — Terry Francona could have waited to manage somewhere else. At some point, a more talented team in a major market with a massive payroll would make him an offer. But if he was going b...
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Associated Press Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks for an opening to pass during the first half of the Falcons' game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday in Landover, Md. Atlanta won 24-17.
Winning now routine for 5-0 Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are in uncharted territory. Then again, this is starting to feel downright routine. Since Mike Smith took over as head coach in 2008, the Falcons are...
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Associated Press Tony Stewart (14) flips over as Clint Bowyer (15), Regan Smith (78), Jimmie Johnson (48), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), Paul Menard (27) and David Ragan (34) crash around him during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday in Talladega, Ala.
Drivers grumbling after Talladega wreckfest
TALLADEGA, Ala. — The pack is apparently here to stay and NASCAR drivers don’t like it one bit. That includes Dale Earnhardt Jr., who earned seven of his 19 career victories slicing and dicing h...
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Spurrier steadying No. 3 South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Steve Spurrier likes what undefeated South Carolina has accomplished so far. He knows, though, the third-ranked Gamecocks have plenty of games left that will determine how special ...
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Kenseth wins when Stewart gets knocked upside down
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Tony Stewart tried to block his way to victory at Talladega Superspeedway. It backfired, badly. The “big one” came on the last lap Sunday, when Stewart’s attempt to hold on ...
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Associated Press New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates with wide receiver Marques Colston (12) as wide receiver Devery Henderson (19) stands by after a touchdown pass on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Brees sets mark, Saints defeat Chargers 31-24
NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees broke a half-century-old NFL record by throwing a touchdown pass in his 48th straight game, and the New Orleans Saints won for the first time this season, 31-24 over the Sa...
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Associated Press Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (right) runs from Tennessee Titans' Jason McCourty (left) and Akeem Ayers (center) after making a reception on Sunday in Minneapolis.
Vikings whip Titans 30-7 to go to 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS — Percy Harvin found more ways to give Minnesota a lift. The Vikings are sure soaring right now. Harvin pounded his way through Tennessee’s defense for one touchdown rushing and anot...
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Associated Press Tony Stewart (14) flips over as Kasey Kahne (5), Clint Bowyer (15), Dave Blaney (36), Terry Labonte (32), Regan Smith (78), Jeff Burton (31), Jimmie Johnson (48), crash around him Sunday during the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.
Kenseth wins when Stewart gets knocked upside down
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Tony Stewart tried to block his way to victory at Talladega Superspeedway. It backfired, badly. The “big one” came on the last lap Sunday, when Stewart’s attempt to hold on ...
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Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (24) drives in a run with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during second-inning action in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Nationals rally past Cards in Game 1
ST. LOUIS — Rookies in the postseason, the Washington Nationals played like poised veterans. The Nationals escaped a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning, pinch hitter Tyler Moore blooped a tw...
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Verlander overpowers Oakland in Detroit’s 3-1 win
DETROIT — Justin Verlander threw a fastball that caught a bit too much of the plate, allowing Oakland’s Coco Crisp to lead off the game with a stunning home run. For the first few innings, Verla...
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Pate, Funk top Champions Tour leaderboard
CARY, N.C. — Steve Pate and Fred Funk and shot 3-under 69 on Saturday to share the second-round lead at 8 under in the Champions Tour’s SAS Championship. Funk, the Insperity Championship winner ...
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UFC comments on arrest of fighter Stephens
MINNEAPOLIS — The UFC is speaking out about the arrest of mixed martial arts fighter Jeremy Stephens. Minneapolis police took the 26-year-old into custody Friday morning at a downtown hotel on a...
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Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny takes part in practice Saturday in St. Louis. The Cardinals and Washington Nationals will play Game 1 in the National League division series on Sunday.
Wainwright faces Gonzalez in series opener
ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright was a spectator last fall, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals from the bench as they rose from wild card to World Series champions. It’s a lot more fun being part of...
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Kahne tops Chase crew at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Ride or race was the question NASCAR’s title contenders are considering as they prepare for Talladega Superspeedway. The fourth race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup could be th...
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Blixt’s birdie string takes Shriners lead
LAS VEGAS — Jonas Blixt birdied six of the last seven holes Saturday for a 5-under 66 and a share of the lead with Ryan Moore and Brendon de Jonge in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Ch...
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