In heat of race, Halos focus on finale in Seattle

The Angels, who trail the Rangers by 3 1/2 games in the AL West, will send Ervin Santana to the mound while the Mariners will counter with Charlie Furbush in Thursday's series finale.
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King Felix fans nine in fifth complete game – Felix Hernandez (S) Seattle Mariners

Felix Hernandez out-dueled Dan Haren on Wednesday, allowing just one run on five hits as he went the distance in Seattle’s 2-1 win over the Angels at home.
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Sparano Needs to Give Miami Fans Something They Haven’t Seen Before: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reading the latest article by Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald I learned something I hadn’t known; namely that one of Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano’s favorite films is Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. That movie is also one of my favorites, and I’ve…
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Tebow personifies divide over spread QBs (Yahoo! Sports)

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Will Tim Tebow develop into a successful NFL quarterback? The jury is still out.
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Prospect Scahill takes no-hitter into seventh

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Braun takes tumble on inside-the-park bid

Ryan Braun was about 75 feet shy of his first career inside-the-park home run when gravity took over. His tumble cost the Brewers a go-ahead run, and cost Braun a homer in his bid for the franchise's first 30/30 season in 41 years.
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Harrell faces tough opponent in his Astros debut

Lucas Harrell will make his Astros debut against Zack Greinke and the first-place Brewers on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
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Marlins prospect retires 23 straight in one-hitter

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Staten Island affiliate wins division title

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Hannahan's heroics power Tribe to walk-off win

It began in August and ended in September. When the Indians and A's finally finished Wednesday night's marathon, Jack Hannahan was the hero and Cleveland walked away with a draining 4-3 victory in 16 innings at Progressive Field.
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RockHounds' Gray earns first pro win

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A's ship Jackson to Boston for Minor Leaguer

Less than 20 minutes before the deadline to acquire players for playoff rosters expired on Wednesday, the A's engaged in a last-minute deal with the Red Sox, sending Conor Jackson and cash to Boston in exchange for Minor League right-hander Jason Rice.
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A's finish August on walk-off loss

Capped by Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to the Indians, the A's closed out the month with five straight losses, falling a season-low 16 games under .500 with 26 contests to play.
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NHL Network presents: Game 4 2011 ECF: Bruins vs. Lightning

All summer long, NHL Network will be replaying the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs — from every jaw-dropping goal to every highlight-reel save to every crushing defeat. Each game of the postseason — spanning the more than two-month period from the op…
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Shields hurls eight shutout innings at Texas – James Shields (S) Tampa Bay Rays

James Shields held the Rangers to just four hits in eight scoreless innings of work on Wednesday, improving to 13-10 in a 4-1 Rays victory in Texas.
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Yes, I am posting my fantasy football team at the NFP (The National Football Post)

I’m going to be “that guy.” The one you see everyday at work that wants to tell you all about…
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Lincoln gets nod in makeup game vs. Dodgers

The surging Dodgers will try to notch their ninth win in 10 games in Thursday's makeup game against the Pirates at PNC Park. Dana Eveland will make his first big league start of the season against Brad Lincoln and the Bucs.
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Braun, Brewers stumble vs. Cardinals

For only the second time this season, the Brewers lost their second straight home game Wednesday night, an 8-3 defeat against the Cardinals at Miller Park.
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Pitching baton passed to Worley as Phils eye sweep

A pair of 23-year-olds will start in the series finale between the Phillies and Reds, with Vance Worley and Mike Leake facing off in the matinee as Philadelphia eyes a sweep.
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At Fenway, Burnett's latest challenge substantial

The American League East has turned into the most hotly contested divisional race entering September, and Thursday's rubber match between the Yankees and Red Sox — who hold a 1 1/2-game lead — could play a vital role in how the race unfolds during the season's final month.
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Royals call up reliever Chavez from Triple-A

Right-hander Jesse Chavez has become the first September callup summoned by the Royals.
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Callaspo draws start at third in place of Izturis

Maicer Izturis has been on a roll at the top of the Angels' lineup. But he was replaced at third base on Wednesday night by Callaspo with the Mariners sending Felix Hernandez out to face Dan Haren.
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Andy Sonnanstine will be recalled Friday – Andy Sonnanstine (R) Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays will recall Andy Sonnanstine from Triple-A Durham Friday.
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Former NHL enforcer Belak found dead in Toronto (AP)

Former Predator Wade Belak, an enforcer who had played with five NHL teams before retiring in March, was found dead Wednesday in Toronto. He was 35. Belak is the third NHL enforcer found dead since May. The Predators learned of Belak’s death from NHL security and the team issued a statement saying the organization was [...]

Happ hurls gem as Astros sweep Pirates

J.A. Happ threw seven scoreless innings Wednesday night, allowing just three hits and striking out six to lead Houston to its fourth consecutive win, 2-0, over the Pirates at Minute Maid Park.
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D-Train solid, but Lee a barrier for Reds

Reds starter Dontrelle Willis remained winless after 10 big league starts, even though it was the ninth time he allowed three runs or fewer. The Reds' scoreless-innings streak reached 19 as Cliff Lee was the latest to neutralize them during a 3-0 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday.
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Dominant Lee shuts down Reds for 5-0 August

Cliff Lee tossed 8 2/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Lee went 5-0 in August.
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Volstad lacks help in loss to Mets

There was so much to be encouraged about and to build on for Chris Volstad on Wednesday night. That is, everything but the final score.
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Yanks get to Beckett but can't hold lead

Jacoby Ellsbury belted a two-run homer off Boone Logan in the sixth inning to put the Red Sox ahead of the Yankees for good in a 9-5 slugfest on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
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NHL family mourns passing of Wade Belak

The National Hockey League community was forced to deal with the tragic loss of one of its own again Wednesday after Wade Belak, who played in the League for 14 years, was found dead in his Toronto condominium. Belak was 35. Although Belak’s play…
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Mavs’ Dirk scores 25 as Germany wins at Euros

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.
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Report: Giants unlikely to deal Aaron Rowand – Aaron Rowand (OF) San Francisco Giants

FOX Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Giants are "not optimistic" about trading Aaron Rowand prior to September 1.
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Jets visit WTC site after holding annual luncheon (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Rex Ryan and the Jets visited the World Trade Center site and met surprised construction workers there a little less than two weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Who Are the Only NFL Players to Play in Four Decades? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Four decade NFL players NFL football is one of the most grueling pro sports leagues in the world. Given the violent nature of the sport along with non-guaranteed contracts, the career of an average NFL player is less than a decade.
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Patriots to mark Sept. 11 with pre-game ceremonies (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots will recognize the 10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center before Thursday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
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Fowler trying to build on strong second half

In each of the past two seasons, Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler has descended into funks that led to being sent down to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Each time, though, he has returned strong.
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Martinez having record month for a rookie

J.D. Martinez, called up a month ago when the Astros traded Hunter Pence to the Phillies, entered Wednesday's game with 28 RBIs in the month, which is the most by an Astros rookie in any month in franchise history.
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Toronto Maple Leafs statement on Wade Belak

The Maple Leafs released the following statement on Wednesday night regarding the death of former NHL player Wade Belak: “The Toronto Maple Leafs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Wade Belak. Wade was extremely popular with his teamm…
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Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall excited, healthy for 2011

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall says one of the reasons why he had such a sub-par statistical season last year is that offseason hip surgery kept him from participating in the team’s OTAs. He said his body was never fully in shape. But this year is different, and Marshall has been working hard on [...]

No timetable for Scott Rolen yet – Scott Rolen (3B) Cincinnati Reds

Scott Rolen (shoulder) has been hitting and taking ground balls and, according to Reds manager Dusty Baker, "looks pretty good."
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Former NHL enforcer Belak found dead in Toronto (PA SportsTicker)

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NBA, players meet for just second time since lockout (Yahoo! Sports)

For only the second time since NBA owners locked out players on July 1, both the league and representatives from the NBA players association met Wednesday in New York. The meeting lasted two hours. Representatives from both sides refused comment on what was discussed, as well as…
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Pats to mark 9-11 with pre-game ceremonies (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots will recognize the 10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center before Thursday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
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Dodgers opt to hold on to Carroll

Jamey Carroll knew he'd be content by the end of the day Wednesday — whether he was on a plane to Pittsburgh with his Dodgers teammates or on a plane to join a team in the thick of a pennant race.
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Bell to finish season with State College

Josh Bell, the second-round pick of the Pirates in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, will be in uniform for the Class A State College Spikes' final five games of the season.
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Gomez champing at bit for Thursday return

Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez said he couldn't sleep Tuesday night, even though he was facing another day on the disabled list. Gomez was back at Miller Park on Wednesday and will be among the team's Sept. 1 callups.
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Cordero expresses desire to retire with Reds

Francisco Cordero is in the final guaranteed year of his four-year, $46 million contract that pays him $12 million this season. There is a $12 million club option for 2012 with a $1 million buyout. The 36-year-old made clear his wishes to return to the Reds.
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Cubs looking for strong start to final month

Though they enter September out of postseason contention, the Cubs and Pirates have seen positives this season, something they'll try to add to when they meet this weekend.
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Few callups expected when rosters expand

There won't be a mass exodus north on I-71 when rosters expand on Thursday. That's because most of the Indians' young talent has already made the trek from Triple-A Columbus to Cleveland.
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Relief appearance in June sticks with Peavy

Jake Peavy's love of competition might have admittedly taken a little out of him for the stretch run.
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