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Alvarez homers to give Pirates 10,000th win

These days, the Pittsburgh Pirates are spreading their clutch play around, and Pedro Alvarez was the latest to step into the spotlight.


Physical transformation helps Ohio State’s Hubbard make big impact opposite Bosa

Going into this season at Ohio State, Sam Hubbard’s evolution as an athlete had been so unconventional it’s a wonder he wasn’t having an identity crisis.


Browns turn offense back over to McCown

Johnny Manziel won’t make his second straight start on Sunday, and his return to a backup role behind Josh McCown stung deeply.


Suspended line coach will not be charged with assault

Browns suspended offensive line coach Andy Moeller will not be charged for an alleged assault after a woman said he tried to strangle her.


Yankees great Berra dies at 90

Until recent years, Yogi Berra was a fixture at Yankee Stadium.


Bowyer’s Sprint Cup title hopes hit hard by penalties

Clint Bowyer was docked 25 points, dropping him to last in the 16-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field.


Steelers preparing for Rams DT Donald

Mike Tomlin saw plenty of Aaron Donald during Donald’s spectacular career at Pitt.


Weeden gets shot at QB, but Cassel will be waiting

Former Browns QB Brandon Weeden will start for the Cowboys.


Twins finally get to Tribe’s Kluber

The Indians (74-76) now trail the Astros by 51/2 games in the race for the second AL wild-card spot with 12 left to play.


Bucs secure playoff spot for third straight season

Neil Walker had a career-high six RBIs as Pittsburgh clinched at least a wild card.


Indians fall in opener of critical series

The Indians (74-75) are two slots behind the Twins, with Los Angeles in between.


College weighs kiss-cam removal

Associated Press Syracuse University is considering kissing its kiss cam goodbye after a fan


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Steelers’ backups putting up numbers

The NFL’s second-leading rusher is about to lose his starting job.


Meyer looks for answers on offense

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has a good idea who will be his starting quarterback against Western Michigan and may reveal the answer today.