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Astros top Twins in Game 1 to extend Minnesota’s record losing skid

MINNEAPOLIS – Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros beat Minnesot...

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak

Tennessee shuts down facility until Saturday

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lightning lift Stanley Cup in capping NHL’s marathon season

Defenseman Ryan McDonagh was preparing to answer one last question regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup championship when teammates Nikita Kucherov and Alex Killorn crashed the ro...

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Novak Djokovic leaves French Open foe ‘suffocated’

PARIS – Novak Djokovic’s backhand clipped the net and landed wide, so he shook his head. That was it. Later, a too-soft drop shot found the white tape and bounced back on his own ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in COVID-19 bubble

EDMONTON, Alberta — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from players when Commissioner Gary Bettman called for Steven Stamkos ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Injuries stack up faster than losses for Broncos

ENGLEWOOD — John Elway bounded with optimism over his 53-man roster just three weeks ago, declaring he was “excited about the football team we have.” And why not? Veter...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nolan Arenado, Rockies miss playoffs for 2nd year in a row

DENVER — Hampered by a sore left shoulder, Nolan Arenado couldn’t carry the Colorado Rockies to the postseason. Don’t be surprised to hear his name surface in offseason trade rumo...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Comeback crew: Nuggets leave bubble with newfound respect

DENVER — With bags on his back, Nikola Jokic playfully swerved his way through the crowd of family and friends gathered at the airport terminal. The Denver Nuggets finally returne...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers, Heat start preparations for NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Bam Adebayo woke up on Monday with the realization that only two teams still have a chance to win this season’s NBA championship. Goosebumps kicked in at ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 MLB postseason

CHICAGO — Mookie Betts, meet Devin Williams and his devastating changeup. Aaron Judge, take a closer look at a much improved Shane Bieber. Fernando Tatis Jr., say hello to Jack Flaherty. ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

‘Runaway train’: Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal win French Open openers

PARIS — No matter how much success they’ve had over the years, and to this day, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal both profess to deal with doubts. Both began this French Open with...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Authentic set as 9-5 favorite at Preakness draw

Track announcer Dave Rodman emceed with a mask covering his face, while stakes coordinator Coley Blind and racing secretary Jillian Tullock pulled the pills to determine the post positions. ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports