The Houston Astros patiently waited out Rick Porcello through seven scoreless innings, then pounced when the Red Sox right-hander delivered a pair of mistakes. Jake Marisnick led off the eighth … Click to Continue »
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Israel Luna scored the tiebreaking goal in the 108th minute, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 in extra time Thursday night to win its fourth straight CONCACAF Under-17 Championship. … Click to Continue »
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Trey Michalczewski hit a walk-off three-run homer, as the Birmingham Barons defeated the Mississippi Braves 6-4 on Thursday. The Braves took a 4-3 lead in the … Click to Continue »
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A College Football Hall of Fame member and the first two-time MVP of the Rose Bowl has died. Bob Schloredt was 79. The University of Washington issued a statement announcing … Click to Continue »
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OAXACA, Mexico (AP) -- Jonathan Jones hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Leones de Yucatan defeated the Guerreros de Oaxaca 12-4 on Thursday. The Leones … Click to Continue »
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LAREDO, Texas (AP) -- Brian Hernandez hit a solo home run in the top of the 12th inning to lead the Tigres de Quintana Roo to a 5-4 win over … Click to Continue »
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A heavy rain was turning the field slick. The grounds crew was waiting to fetch the tarp. Eugenio Suarez knew this might be the Reds' best chance to take control … Click to Continue »
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Warriors star Kevin Durant will miss the upcoming Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference finals in Portland as he continues to recover from a strained right calf, and … Click to Continue »
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COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (AP) -- James Outman had two hits and two RBI as the Great Lakes Loons topped the West Michigan Whitecaps 6-1 in the second game of a … Click to Continue »
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Nestled away on the third floor of an upscale Charlotte hotel, the cups runneth over — literally. Gin. Vodka. Whatever your preference, the lone guarantee is a hefty pour. Happy … Click to Continue »
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