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NFL reschedules Steelers-Titans, Ravens’ bye now Week 7
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NFL reschedules Steelers-Titans, Ravens’ bye now Week 7

October 2, 2020

Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Getting back into their own building depends on the results of continued testing. The Titans’…

Pinder delivers timely hit, A’s advance in playoffs at last
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Pinder delivers timely hit, A’s advance in playoffs at last

October 1, 2020

Two recent defeats were plenty fresh enough to motivate manager Bob Melvin’s slugging, happy-go-lucky A’s. Oakland finally ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder’s go-ahead, two-run single in…

Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds to sweep series
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Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds to sweep series

October 1, 2020

Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits for the NL East champions, including a run-scoring double in the fifth. After winning Wednesday’s series opener 1-0 in 13 innings, Atlanta broke open…

Elite women cite training limits before London Marathon
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Elite women cite training limits before London Marathon

October 1, 2020

Kenya’s Edith Chelimo, right, trains in the grounds of the official hotel and biosecure bubble in London.Bob Martin/London Marathon Events Kosgei and challenger Ruth Chepngetich said Thursday that pandemic restrictions…

NFL postpones Steelers-Titans after 2 more positive tests
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NFL postpones Steelers-Titans after 2 more positive tests

October 1, 2020

Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is now postponed until later in the season because…

Mountain West releases football schedule
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Mountain West releases football schedule

October 1, 2020

The league is skipping the traditional two-division format to allow “maximum flexibility given the various constraints which had to be considered,” Commissioner Craig Thompson explained in a release Thursday. The…

Adam Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas
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Adam Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

September 30, 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.Ashley Landis/Associated Press file Silver, in his annual state-of-the-league address before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, also said the protocols that allowed the league to get…

DENVER BRONCOS (0-3) at NEW YORK JETS (0-3)
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DENVER BRONCOS (0-3) at NEW YORK JETS (0-3)

September 30, 2020

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) will get a chance to shine as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver Thursday night.Justin Edmonds/Associated Press OPENING LINE: Broncos by 2 1/2…

Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round
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Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round

September 30, 2020

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after eliminating the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series Wednesday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press Renfroe launched the first playoff grand…

MLB fans to be allowed at World Series, NLCS in Texas
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MLB fans to be allowed at World Series, NLCS in Texas

September 30, 2020

Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Major League Baseball said Wednesday that approximately 11,500 tickets will be available for each game. That is about 28% of the 40,518-capacity,…

A’s hold off Abreu, White Sox to force Game 3
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A’s hold off Abreu, White Sox to force Game 3

September 30, 2020

Now, the slugging A’s are right back in a familiar fall position: one winner-take-all postseason game with the season on the line. Semien and Davis connected early and Oakland’s bullpen…

NASCAR finally gets creative with 2021 schedule
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NASCAR finally gets creative with 2021 schedule

September 30, 2020

Race officials wear masks, a requirement from NASCAR to reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19.Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal Three new venues. A dirt race for the first time in more…