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Yankees face prospect of 17th season without World Series title

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried's words were as sharp as the break on some of his pitches. "It's important to have a little bit of pride and to be able to say: `That's not us and we're going to prove it,'" the New York Yankees pitcher said. After making four errors in a dismal Game 2 ...

White Sox move within 1 win of ALCS

CLEVELAND (AP) — The White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years. Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line in the sixth inning for the go-ahead runs and Sean Burke allowed ...

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Missouri OT hospitalized (AP) — Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie "DJ" Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed the news about Jones during an emotional news conference on Tuesday. He says Missouri staff initially detected an issue with Jones' heart over the summer during freshman intake testing. Jones later got a second opinion from the Mayo Clinic, where doctors detected a much more serious heart problem. Drinkwitz is urging Mizzou fans to pray for Jones, saying the team wasn't prepared ...

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NFL suspends 2 officials NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals' loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. The incident drew the ire of union ...

Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing game problems to secure a 15-10 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday. T.J. Hockenson had a ...

Brad Keselowski not ready to retire after 19 years in NASCAR

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brad Keselowski doesn't have a specific landing spot for next season after announcing he is leaving Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing at the end of the year. However, that does not mean he is ready to retire after 19 years in NASCAR. "My career's not over by any means," ...