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Column: Epic game or lousy pitching? Either way it's a …

10/30/2017
An epic game. No, make that an instant classic. Words that get tossed around way too much to have much meaning. Words that don't really describe Game 5 of the World Series, no matter how …

Early theme to NBA season: You score, I score, we all …

10/24/2017
Maybe it's the 3-ball. Perhaps it's all about small ball. Whatever the reasons, NBA teams had few problems putting the ball in the basket and piling up points through the first week of the regular …

LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 …

10/24/2017
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ ACE IN THE HOLE After dropping the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Astros are confident they can rebound in Game 2 …

Super Bowl rematch doesn't have a real super look

10/21/2017
The rematch of the Super Bowl with a historic finish doesn't have much of a super look right now. The Patriots are 4-2 and have not cruised in any game, mainly because of a leaky defense. The …

Column: These aren't your 1988 Dodgers, not even close

10/20/2017
These aren't your 1988 Dodgers, not even close. Justin Turner was a 3-year-old then, wondering what all the fuss was about when watching Kirk Gibson's home run on TV at his grandmother's home in …

LEADING OFF: Cubs try to oust Washington in Game 4 of …

10/10/2017
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ WRIGLEY WREADY Cubs fans are hoping to go wild as the World Series champions try to close out Washington in Game 4 of the NLDS. …

The breakdown of the players who protested during the …

9/24/2017
The Associated Press observed more than 130 players around the NFL kneeling or sitting during the national anthem in the league's first nine games on Sunday morning and early afternoon. The …

LEADING OFF: Strasburg's shutout streak, Astros can …

9/16/2017
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ SHUTOUT STREAK Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg tries to extend his franchise record of 34 straight scoreless innings when he …

US skating star Gracie Gold taking time off, seeking …

9/1/2017
U.S. figure skating star Gracie Gold is stepping away from the sport to seek professional help with the Olympics a little more than five months away. The 2014 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time …

NFL players' union sues over Elliott's 6-game domestic …

9/1/2017
The NFL players' union sued the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott late Thursday night, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator on the appeal of the Dallas running back's six-game …

NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales

8/29/2017
Out with the cringe and in with the fringe. The final slate of preseason games Thursday night will feature fewer key players at risk and more aspiring bubble busters getting one last chance to …

Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote dies at 90

8/28/2017
Jud Heathcote, who led Michigan State and Magic Johnson to the 1979 NCAA championship, has died. He was 90. The school announced Heathcote died Monday in Spokane, Washington. …