Surging Angels looking for more behind Santana

Dan Haren got the job done Wednesday, leading the Angels to a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. Now, it's up to Ervin Santana to bolster the Halos' rapidly improving playoff hopes in Thursday's finale at Rogers Centre.
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Scherzer goes five in no-decision – Max Scherzer (S) Detroit Tigers

Max Scherzer allowed two runs on five hits and two walks in five innings on Wednesday, taking a no-decision in Detroit’s 6-3 win over the Royals.
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Jaguars to start rookie QB Gabbert at Panthers (The Canadian Press)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have their third starting quarterback in 15 days. They believe this one could be the guy for 15 years.
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Steelers seek to get ground game untracked (Yahoo! Sports)

The Steelers would like to get their ground game going against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, something they have not been able to do in their first two games. Even in their 24-0 win at home against Seattle, they were sluggish on the ground, where they were stuffed on two drives…
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Orton sticks by statement last year calling Finnegan ‘cheap’ (The National Football Post)

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Last year after the Denver Broncos escaped with a 26-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans, and quarterback Kyle…
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Lions roaring as road favorite (PA SportsTicker)

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
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Every Ware

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By moving DeMarcus Ware around and creating confusion for opposing offensive lines and quarterbacks, Rob Ryan’s impression has already been felt with the Cowboys’ defense making big plays.
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Braylon Edwards has knee procedure, out a while (PA SportsTicker)

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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer
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Top 5 Quarterbacks Exceeding Expectations in 2011: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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Every NFL football season, a new crop of quarterbacks start off red-hot to start the season. Some of those quarterbacks are able to maintain the pace, while others fall by the wayside. So far in 2011, there are several quarterbacks that are exceeding expectations early on.
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Eveland looking to dash Giants' hopes

The Giants have practically no margin for error Wednesday as they send Ryan Vogelsong to the mound to face Dodgers lefty Dana Eveland.
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Cook, Rockies depart Coors Field with defeat

Though he rebounded with eight strikeouts after a four-run first, Aaron Cook took the loss Wednesday in what may have been his final start in a Rockies uniform as Colorado dropped a 4-0 decision to San Diego in the Coors Field finale.
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Young Sosa out to showcase his stuff against Rox

For a pair of clubs out of the postseason picture, the last at-bats and pitching performances of the season are important to see what younger talent can bring to the table. That's exactly what the Rockies and Astros want to see Thursday as Alex White battles Henry Sosa.
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Arroyo tosses shutout in 2011 home finale

Bronson Arroyo felt right, looked right and most importantly pitched right. He dealt a six-hit shutout in leading the Reds to a 2-0 win over the Astros on Wednesday afternoon in the home finale at Great American Ball Park.
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Cubs look to continue playing spoiler in St. Louis

On Wednesday, the Cubs made the Brewers wait until the weekend before they could celebrate a National League Central title. Starting Friday, Chicago could put a wrench in St. Louis' ability to chase down Atlanta.
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Vazquez holds top Marlins scoreless streak

Javier Vazquez tossed seven shutout innings in a 4-0 win over the Braves on Wednesday night, extending his scoreless innings streak to 25 and breaking Pat Rapp's team record.
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Miggy delivers in pinch to lift Tigers late

These are the games that challenge the Tigers in the final week of the regular season. The fact that they got out of town with a 6-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday night made it slightly easier, thanks to their .331-hitting pinch-hitter and his RBI double.
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Late outburst ruins Ubaldo's outing

Ubaldo Jimenez dueled Mark Buehrle for six innings before giving up the lead in the seventh and seeing Chad Durbin serve up three long home runs in the eighth as the Indians dropped an 8-4 decision to the White Sox on Wednesday at Progressive Field.
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Offense turns duel into one-sided affair

Home runs by Alexei Ramirez, Alex Rios and Brent Morel in the eighth helped catapult the White Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Indians on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Mark Buehrle won his 12th game and Alejandro De Aza had two hits and two RBIs.
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Source: Big 12 to discuss commish’s status

The Pac-12’s decision not to expand has made the remaining nine Big 12 schools trend toward an agreement to stick together. But Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe’s situation is tenuous at best, Andy Katz reports.
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Eagles QB Vick returns to Georgia Dome (PA SportsTicker)

By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer
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Source: Pitt, Syracuse apply to join ACC ranks

The ACC has been approached by at least 10 schools about possible membership, a group that includes the Big East’s Pitt and Syracuse, both of which have tendered letters of application, a source said.
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Receivers hurting heading into Buffalo (PA SportsTicker)

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Raiders free safety Michael Huff’s sore groin has prevented him from fully practicing this week. He insists it won’t keep him out of Sunday’s game against Buffalo.
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Spain, France gain spots in Euro basketball final (AP)

Tony Parker has France one win away from its first European championship. Parker scored 22 points to lead his team past Russia 79-71 Friday and set up a European championship final against defending gold medalist Spain. With the win, France is also back in the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. “I’ve been [...]

Week 2 NFC Starts & Sits (The National Football Post)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS START: None. SIT: Tarvaris Jackson, Marshawn Lynch, Mike Williams,…
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Aaron Cook not planning to retire – Aaron Cook (S) Colorado Rockies

Aaron Cook has no plans to retire.
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Latvia mourns hockey legend Skrastins (AP)

Thousands of Latvians are congregating in the country’s main sports arena to pay final respects to hockey legend Karlis Skrastins, who died last week in a plane crash in Russia that annihilated an entire team. Former Colorado Avalanche player Skrastins is regarded as one of the greatest Latvian players in a country where hockey is [...]

‘Thurmal’ energy: Thurman Thomas’ interesting post-football life (Yahoo! Sports)

Former Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas accomplished almost everything a pro football player can, including five Pro Bowls, four Super Bowl appearances, an NFL MVP award and induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And yet, the thing … Continue reading →
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Jags receiver says Jets’ Revis ‘overhyped’ (The National Football Post)

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jason Hill said that New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis gets more attention…
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Josh Beckett won’t be on pitch count Friday – Josh Beckett (S) Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox plan to treat Josh Beckett’s (ankle) start against the Rays on Friday as a normal outing.
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Jaguars receiver Jason Hill thinks that Darrelle Revis is overhyped (Yahoo! Sports)

Since 2009, when he shut down every premier receiver he faced, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been known as one of the two or three best at his position in the NFL. In 2010, he didn’t have … Continue reading →
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Dolphins DE McDaniel out with broken hand (The National Football Post)

Miami Dolphins defensive end Tony McDaniel will miss at least a couple of weeks after undergoing surgery for a…
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Salvador Perez enjoys 3-for-4 career night – Salvador Perez (C) Kansas City Royals

Salvador Perez went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple in Thursday’s 7-2 victory over the White Sox.
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Titans RB Chris Johnson cleared for full workload

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Through part of the Tennessee Titans’ second half in their opening week game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, running back Chris Johnson didn’t even have a half dozen carries. After a bizarre game where the Titans didn’t fully utilize their best player, there are reports out saying Johnson has been cleared to rush the ball as [...]

Ex-NBA player Crittenton to face murder in charge (PA SportsTicker)

Former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton is back in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of a woman.
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Marshall says Dolphins’ offense can improve (PA SportsTicker)

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
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On brink of Central crown, Tigers give ball to Fister

The Tigers may have missed an opportunity to lock up the AL Central title on Thursday, but they're not hanging their heads. With its magic number reduced to one, Detroit will try to clinch behind Doug Fister on Friday against Trevor Cahill and the A's.
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White looks to get on track against Giants

Alex White looks to get on track as the Rockies take on Madison Bumgarner and the Giants on Friday at Coors Field.
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Indians drop finale, unable to solve Rangers

The Indians have struggled all season, make that three seasons, against Texas. They had a chance to break through in the final meeting of 2011 on Thursday, but took a 7-4 loss.
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Great Falls sweeps way to Pioneer League title

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Ross Ohlendorf finally notches a victory – Ross Ohlendorf (S) Pittsburgh Pirates

Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven innings of two-run ball and hit a three-run homer Thursday to beat the Dodgers for his first win of the year.
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Eveland hits roadblock vs. Pirates in third start

Making his third start of the season, Dana Eveland surrendered four runs on eight hits in five innings, as the Dodgers dropped the opener of the series, 6-2, to the Pirates on Thursday.
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Arroyo looks to dent Brewers' playoff hopes

With the Brewers closing in on the NL Central title, Randy Wolf begins a weekend series against Bronson Arroyo and the Reds on Friday night in Cincinnati.
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Garza looks to continue strong second half

Coming off a series win over the powerful Phillies, the Astros send Wandy Rodriguez to the hill in the opener of a three-game set against Matt Garza and the Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
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Outfielders accomplish Major League first

The Royals became the first team to have three outfielders with 40 doubles in the same season when Melky Cabrera banged out his 40th on Thursday, joining Alex Gordon and Jeff Francoeur, who both have 45.
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Tigers' streak snapped, clinch on hold

The Tigers saw their 12-game winning streak come to an end in a 6-1 loss to the A's on Thursday, which delayed them from clinching the AL Central crown for at least one more day.
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Buehrle struggles; White Sox eliminated

Mark Buehrle's September struggles continued for a third straight start and the White Sox saw their last glimmer of hope fade to black with a 7-2 loss to the Royals on Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Tigers’ streak ends at 12, magic number at 1

David DeJesus hit a three-run homer in the first, Brandon McCarthy pitched seven strong innings and the Oakland Athletics snapped Detroit’s 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory on Thursday night.
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Iowa prep star Woodbury commits to Hawkeyes

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Hawkeyes have finally kept a top-rated Iowa recruit away from North Carolina coach Roy Williams.
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Late charge falls short for Rox against Giants

Jhoulys Chacin and the defense struggled early as the Rockies lost, 8-5, to the Giants on Thursday at Coors Field. San Francisco third baseman Pablo Sandoval hit for the cycle.
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Vazquez tries to keep hot stretch going in DC

Fresh off just their second four-game sweep since relocating to Washington in 2005, the Nationals return home Friday to host the Marlins in a three-game series at Nationals Park. John Lannan opposes Javier Vazquez in the opener.
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