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MLB-SCHEDULE Cards extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have tied the longest winning streak in team history by sweeping a pair from the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The Redbirds were 8-5 winners in the opener on two-run homers by Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler O’Neill and pinch-hitter José Rondón (rahn-DOHN’). Tommy Edman had three hits and Goldschmidt had…

Friday’s Scores

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PREP FOOTBALL= Abingdon 34, Tennessee, Tenn. 14 Amelia County 63, Bluestone 0 Amherst County 35, Jefferson Forest 13 Appomattox 63, Dan River 12 Atlantic Shores Christian 47, Catholic High School of Va Beach 8 Bassett 48, William Byrd 9 Battlefield 16, Osbourn 0 Bayside 16, Landstown 0 Benedictine def. Woodrow Wilson, D.C., forfeit Bishop O’Connell 32, Annapolis Area Christian, Md….

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GOLF-RYDER CUP Americans have 6-2 lead through Day 1 of Ryder Cup SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The United States dropped the first completed match during Ryder Cup on Friday. The Americans didn’t lose another as they took a 6-2 lead over Europe at Whistling Straits. The day ended with the U.S. going 2-0-2 in fourball. Even with a 3-1 start…

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GOLF-RYDER CUP Americans have 6-2 lead through Day 1 of Ryder Cup SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The United States dropped the first completed match during Ryder Cup on Friday. The Americans didn’t lose another as they took a 6-2 lead over Europe at Whistling Straits. The day ended with the U.S. going 2-0-2 in fourball. Even with a 3-1 start…

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GOLF-RYDER CUP Americans open 5-1 lead over Europe at Ryder Cup SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) —The United States expanded its lead to 5-1 at the Ryder Cup when the fourball teams of Dustin Johnson and Xander Schauffele (SHAH’-flee) along with Tony Finau and Harris English closed out victories within two minutes of each other Friday. Johnson and Schauffele defeated Paul Casey…

Broncos ‘backup’ Reed has more starts than Chubb, Miller

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Outside linebacker Malik Reed is one of three subs on Denver’s defense who will sub Sunday against the New York Jets. The others are cornerback Patrick Surtain II and inside linebacker Justin Strnad. Surtain will make his second start and Strnad his first. Reed has already started 22 games for the Broncos since signing in 2019 as an undrafted college free agent. Reed is filling in for Pro Bowl linebacker Bradley Chubb who underwent surgery this week to remove bone spurs from his left ankle. Chubb is out six to eight weeks. 

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NFL-NEWS Beckham cleared to play Sunday UNDATED (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been cleared for takeoff. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver made it full through a full week of practice without any issues with his reconstructed knee and coach Kevin Stefanski says Beckham will make his return Sunday at home against the Chicago Bears. Beckham hasn’t played since tearing…

Chiefs could be without Clark, Ward for game vs Chargers

By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Sports Writer

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark strained his hamstring and cornerback Charvarius Ward strained his quad in practice this week, leaving the status of both in doubt for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend. Clark missed most of training camp, all three preseason games and the Chiefs’ opener against the Browns with a strained hamstring. But coach Andy Reid said Friday this injury is to the other hamstring. Ward hurt his quad in practice Thursday. 

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GOLF-RYDER CUP US takes 3-1 lead in early Ryder Cup action SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. has raced out to a 3-1 lead after the opening matches in the Ryder Cup. The Americans dropped their first match of the day, then took the next three to open an early lead after the foursome matches. Another four best-ball matches lie…

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GOLF-RYDER CUP Ryder Cup underway at Whistling Straits SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The Ryder Cup is underway on a chilly morning at Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits. Engulfed by horseshoe-shaped stands with thousands of fans chanting “USA, USA” in 50-degree weather, Sergio Garcia led off the day’s first foursomes match with a tee shot up against the lip of a bunker left…