FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s no secret that Barkevious Mingo’s career never truly took off in Cleveland. He’s hoping an out of the blue opportunity with a perennial Super Bowl contender will be just the thing to restore some gloss to a career that had begun to dull after three uneven years. The linebacker is primed […]
August 2016
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Donaldson homers again, Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-1
BALTIMORE — Josh Donaldson is making a push for another AL MVP Award, and the Toronto Blue Jays may be narrowing the field in the AL East. Donaldson hit his fourth homer in two days and Jose Bautista also went deep in support of Marco Estrada, leading the Blue Jays over the fading Baltimore Orioles […]
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Patriots place Jackson on PUP list, waive Knighton
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots made a few moves Monday, placing offensive lineman Tre’ Jackson on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, and waiving defensive lineman Terrance Knighton and center Bryan Stork. The second-year Jackson was active his rookie season in 2015, starting nine games and appearing in 13 total games at right […]
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Porcello majors’ 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays
BOSTON — Rick Porcello became the majors’ first 18-game winner and the first Red Sox pitcher in 70 years to open a season 13-0 in Fenway Park, going seven solid innings in Boston’s 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Mookie Betts hit his 30th homer, a solo shot, and drove in […]
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After 2 years of ugly offense, Penn State takes new approach
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Two seasons of ugly offense at Penn State had head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in need of more than just a change of scheme. The first job facing new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead was bringing some positive vibes to Happy Valley. “He brings a ton of energy to […]
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‘I’m a hooper:’ Bosh releases video of an on-court workout
MIAMI — Chris Bosh is back on the basketball court, dropping a big hint that he plans to try playing for the Miami Heat again this season. Bosh released a video Monday on Snapchat of him going through a non-contact workout, including some shooting and dribbling. It’s the first time this offseason that he’s revealed […]
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Rooney remains captain, back as forward for England
Wayne Rooney will remain as England captain but his midfield experiment with the national team is over, with the Manchester United veteran set to revert to playing as a deep-lying forward under new coach Sam Allardyce. “Wayne has been an excellent captain for England and the manner in which he has fulfilled the role made […]
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Rafael Nadal’s wrist needs ‘a little more time’ at US Open
NEW YORK — As Rafael Nadal stood near the net at the U.S. Open after winning his first Grand Slam match in three months Monday, he unraveled the thick wrap of white tape protecting his all-important left wrist and then clutched at that arm with his right hand. Sure, there were matches that provided more […]
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LSU’s Miles says less could mean more for Fournette
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU running back Leonard Fournette can live with a lessened workload, if that’s the way coach Les Miles wants it. “It doesn’t matter,” Fournette said Monday when asked whether he wants as many carries as he can get this season. “My main goal is to win the national championship.” The No. […]
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Cespedes in lineup; Mets without Walker, Cabrera
NEW YORK — Yoenis Cespedes was back in the lineup Monday night for the New York Mets, who were still without double play partners Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera for the first game of a pivotal series against Miami. Cespedes sat out Sunday after his nagging right quadriceps flared up, but the slugger played left […]