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Dustin Johnson sets pace at Whistling Straits

Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy both shot a 71 to trail by five strokes in the season’s final major.


Bauer struggles as Indians can’t complete sweep

The Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak.


Pirates end long losing skid in St. Louis

Pittsburgh took a 7-0 lead in the first inning.


MAC preview: Toledo ready for another shot at NIU

The Huskies have played in five consecutive MAC championship games, winning three.


Browns rookie Danny Shelton figures to make a huge impact

Shelton has been impressive since training camp opened.


Molina’s triple helps Cardinals top Pirates again

The anticipated marquee pitching matchup between Michael Wacha (14-4) and Gerrit Cole (14-6) didn’t live up to expectations


Salazar handcuffs N.Y. as Indians win again

It was another game, another quality effort from an Indians starting pitcher.


McIlroy’s return signals big battle with Spieth

Rory McIlroy faces a different set of questions from the last time he played, and he had answers for most of them.


Manziel slowed by sore elbow

Johnny Manziel didn’t complete a single pass — right-handed.


Steelers sign kicker Hartley

The Pittsburgh Steelers replaced the most accurate kicker in team history with a former Super Bowl champion.


Brantley, bullpen bail out Indians in 16-inning win

Austin Adams (2-0) worked a perfect inning and combined with seven other Cleveland pitchers to record 16 strikeouts.


Jets lose QB after teammate’s locker-room punch

Geno Smith’s hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow — to the jaw.


Martinez, Heyward lift Cardinals over Bucs

Carlos Martinez was strongest at the end of his eight innings and Jason Heyward had two hits and two RBIs.


Modest Woods just wants to get better

Tiger Woods knows the concept of going through a transition, just not the numbers associated with this one.


49ers’ Dawson enjoys being a mentor

Veteran placekicker Phil Dawson is thoroughly enjoying his role as mentor for strong-legged punter Bradley Pinion.