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Astros sweep, Twins lose 18th consecutive postseason game
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Astros sweep, Twins lose 18th consecutive postseason game

September 30, 2020

Well, they’re not ready to leave yet. Carlos Correa hit a two-out, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning for the Astros, who produced another stifling pitching performance and swept…

Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday
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Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday

September 30, 2020

A cyclist passes by Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Only one new positive test result came back Wednesday, a day after…

Snell pitches Rays past Blue Jays 3-1 in opener
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Snell pitches Rays past Blue Jays 3-1 in opener

September 29, 2020

Manuel Margot hit a two-run homer and Randy Arozarena tripled and scored on a wild pitch to give Snell and a dominant Rays bullpen all the offensive support needed to…

Lightning lift Stanley Cup in capping NHL’s marathon season
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Lightning lift Stanley Cup in capping NHL’s marathon season

September 29, 2020

“Who’s next? Next question,” Kucherov said, looking into the camera. With McDonagh stopping in mid-sentence, Killorn stepped behind the podium and said, “We’re not staying here all night, man.” The…

Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in COVID-19 bubble
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Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in COVID-19 bubble

September 28, 2020

The triumph of winning the NHL championship in a bubble was certainly no less sweet for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Brayden Point scored his playoff-best 14th goal and the Lightning…

Injuries stack up faster than losses for Broncos
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Injuries stack up faster than losses for Broncos

September 28, 2020

And why not? Veteran pass rusher Von Miller appeared primed for a big bounce-back season, Courtland Sutton was the gem of a deep wide receiving group and running back Phillip…

Comeback crew: Nuggets leave bubble with newfound respect
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Comeback crew: Nuggets leave bubble with newfound respect

September 28, 2020

The Denver Nuggets finally returned home after their longer-than-many-anticipated stay inside the NBA bubble. Arriving with them, a new reputation — the comeback crew. The Nuggets overcame a pair of…

Lakers, Heat start preparations for NBA Finals
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Lakers, Heat start preparations for NBA Finals

September 28, 2020

Goosebumps kicked in at the thought. What was once a 22-team bubble at Walt Disney World is down to the final two, with Adebayo and the Miami Heat set to…

Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 MLB postseason
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Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 MLB postseason

September 28, 2020

Welcome to the first round of the 2020 playoffs, a class with an unusual amount of homework — and precious little room for error. After the pandemic-shortened regular season was…

Authentic set as 9-5 favorite at Preakness draw
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Authentic set as 9-5 favorite at Preakness draw

September 28, 2020

Authentic, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, heads to the finish line to win the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Preakness race…