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Rain, Mets can’t stop Pirates

Pittsburgh finished its 13th sweep of the season.


Moats ready to bring pressure to Steelers

The linebacker looks to boost a defense that finished 26th in the NFL last season with 33 sacks.


Iowa turns to Harding grad Daniels at RB

The Hawkeyes are trying to build their offense around the ground game.


Steelers’ Harrison: Trophies earned, not given

Jets QB Geno Smith angered his team when he was caught playing catch after jaw surgery.


Kenseth wins third Cup race of season

He led for 73 percent of the laps — the highest percentage for any driver this season.


Day sets scoring record at PGA Championship

He became the first golfer to hit 20 under par in a major.


Suspected spider bite KOs Indians’ Johnson

Suspected spider bite KOs Indians’ Johnson MINNEAPOLIS Cleveland Indians infielder Chris


Tebow runs for TD in return to NFL

He also threw for 69 yards as the Eagles won their preseason opener.


Kyle Busch passes Blaney late to win

Ryan Blaney finished 0.157 seconds behind Kyle Busch.


Day leads PGA Championship; Spieth in hunt

With six straight 3s on his card, Jason Day looked determined as ever Saturday to finally get that first major.


Browns’ Pryor back from injury

Following an unexpected delay, the Terrelle Pryor Project has resumed.


Woods misses cut; next move unclear

Tiger Woods made another early exit from a major championship on Saturday and had no idea where he was headed.


Bucs lose lead, but win in 14

Chris Stewart’s RBI single in the 14th inning broke a tie and the Pirates beat the New York Mets, 5-3, Saturday night at Citi Field.


Bolt to make new run at Bird’s Nest

Associated Press They burst onto the sports scene together, seven summers ago. In their own


Practice mishap alters Kyle Busch’s plans

This was exactly the kind of scenario Kyle Busch needs to avoid.