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Vols-Hokies to play at Bristol speedway

Vols-Hokies to play at Bristol speedway BRISTOL, Va. Call it football in the fast lane, though


PGA Tour’s new season starting early

Everything about the Frys.com Open looks and feels like a new season on the PGA Tour.


Tigers giving the ball to Verlander in Game 5

It’s Justin Verlander and Sonny Gray, the encore.


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Wainwright, Cardinals end Pirates’ dream season

Nobody’s better than the St. Louis Cardinals when they can’t afford to lose.

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Pirates, Cardinals meet in Game 5 tonight

Though this is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ first playoff appearance since 1992, they’ve looked seasoned, too.


‘Hopeless feeling’ led to Miami firings

Athletic director David Sayler said he had concerns about Don Treadwell’s Miami football program in terms of game-week preparations, planning and recruiting.


Heyward will start, Adams to sit for Sreelers

The problems the Steelers face, to borrow one of coach Mike Tomlin’s favorite words, are obvious.


What a relief: Scherzer helps Tigers pull even

The Detroit Tigers are heading back to California with the help of Max Scherzer and some fans in right field.


Goodell quizzed about Redskins name

Asked directly whether the Washington Redskins should change their name, Roger Goodell said the NFL needs to “make sure we’re doing what’s right.”


Jokinen’s hat trick lifts Penguins

Jussi Jokinen collected his first hat trick in nearly six years and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the Carolina Hurricanes for a 5-2 win Tuesday night.


OT Brown gets fresh start with Steelers

The former Penn State lineman was acquired in a trade with Arizona.


Browns enjoying view from the top

Cleveland hadn’t been in first place through five games since 1995.


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Cardinals rookie baffles Bucs

Michael Wacha held Pittsburgh to one hit over 7 1/3 innings to tie the series.

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Despite tough win, OSU still rolling

Hyde’s career-high efforts rescued the Buckeyes


Steelers regroup after dreadful 0-4 start

Pittsburgh is 8-12 since losing its last playoff game