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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
October 06, 2019 - 1:26 pm

Cousins, Thielen lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw two touchdowns to Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook ran for 132 yards and the Minnesota Vikings made life miserable for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants in every way possible in a 28-10 victory Sunday. The win came just a week after the Vikings (3-2) did...
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New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) reaches in vain for a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kevin Minter (51) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
October 06, 2019 - 11:22 am

The Latest: Tampa's Carlton Davis ejected after helmet hit

The Latest on NFL Week 5 (all times EDT) 2:20 p.m. Officials have ejected Tampa Bay starting cornerback Carlton Davis from Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a heavy, blind hit to the helmet of tight end Jared Cook. Davis was assessed a 15-yard personal foul for the play and after a short...
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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, center, reacts towards team mates after Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore's scored his second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
October 06, 2019 - 10:23 am

Liverpool in Premier League driving seat as Man City loses

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool might never have a better chance to end its long wait for a Premier League title. Leader Liverpool is enjoying an eight-point advantage over defending champion Manchester City after its closest rival stumbled going into the international break. Adama Traoré...
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Fans wait to enter Wembley stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
October 06, 2019 - 9:44 am

Winless 'Skins to start Colt McCoy against unbeaten Patriots

Colt McCoy is getting his first start since December and rookie Dwayne Haskins Jr. will be the Redskins' backup quarterback when winless Washington hosts unbeaten New England on Sunday. Case Keenum is inactive with a sprained foot for Washingon. The Patriots will be without second-leading rusher...
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole waves to fans as he leaves during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the baseball team's American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
October 05, 2019 - 11:22 pm

Cole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved. The Astros survived a wild ninth inning to beat the...
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Stanford quarterback Davis Mills passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
October 05, 2019 - 10:59 pm

Scarlett's career day helps Stanford beat No. 15 Washington

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Scarlett rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Davis Mills had another impressive game in place of injured starter K.J. Costello before apparently getting hurt himself, and Stanford pulled off its biggest win of the season, stunning No. 15...
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New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu connects for a three-run double to left field against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
October 04, 2019 - 8:42 pm

LeMahieu, Yankees torment Twins again, 10-4 in ALDS opener

NEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu homered and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres broke a tie with a two-run double and the New York Yankees extended their October mastery of the Minnesota Twins with a 10-4 victory Friday night in the AL Division Series opener. Aaron Judge made two diving catches in right...
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
October 04, 2019 - 6:01 pm

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Snell, Tanaka hopes for good split

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday: COLE'S ROLL Gerrit Cole led the big leagues with 326 strikeouts, topped the AL with a 2.50 ERA and went 20-5, one win behind Astros teammate Justin Verlander for most in the majors. He also was 16-0 in his final 22 starts. Cole starts Game 2 of...
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Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews, top, and defensive end Dante Fowler sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
October 04, 2019 - 3:25 pm

Rams' Clay Matthews has broken jaw, out for at least a month

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams linebacker Clay Matthews will be out for several weeks after breaking his jaw during their loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Rams coach Sean McVay revealed the injury Friday. The Rams think Matthews was hurt late in the game Thursday night when Seattle...
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Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers point guard Landry Shamet (20) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game, Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
October 04, 2019 - 1:18 am

Harden has 37, Rockets top Clippers as Leonard, George watch

The Los Angeles Clippers’ new superstar duo isn’t available yet, and the Houston Rockets aren’t ready to use theirs. At some point, those will be two of the teams that following a summer of change around the NBA can put a pair of All-Stars into a championship-contending lineup. In the meantime,...
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