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MLB-SCHEDULE Braves and Giants open a series in San Francisco UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. Ian Anderson pitches for Atlanta in the opener of a 10-game trip that concludes with a big three-game set at San Diego. Logan Webb goes for…

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NFL-WASHINGTON/GIANTS WFT wins on second-chance kick LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made the most of a second chance as the Washington Football Team pulled out a 30-29 win over the Giants. Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, the result of a penalty on Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Hopkins missed his first attempt from…

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NFL-WASHINGTON/GIANTS WFT wins on second-chance kick LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made the most of a second chance as the Washington Football Team pulled out a 30-29 win over the Giants. Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, the result of a penalty on Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Hopkins missed his first attempt from…

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NFL-WASHINGTON/GIANTS WFT wins on second-chance kick LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made the most of a second chance as the Washington Football Team pulled out a 30-29 win over the Giants. Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, the result of a penalty on Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Hopkins missed his first attempt from…

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NFL-WASHINGTON/GIANTS WFT wins on second-chance kick LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made the most of a second chance as the Washington Football Team pulled out a 30-29 win over the Giants. Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, the result of a penalty on Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Hopkins missed his first attempt from…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Padres dump Giants UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ lead in the National League West is down to one game over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. hit his NL-leading 39th home run and the San Diego Padres improved their playoff position with a 7-4 win over the Giants. Tommy Pham and Manny Machado each drove…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Padres dump Giants UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ lead in the National League West is down to one game over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. hit his NL-leading 39th home run and the San Diego Padres improved their playoff position with a 7-4 win over the Giants. Tommy Pham and Manny Machado each drove…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox UNDATED (AP) — Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Cobb was activated from the 10-day injured list after suffering right wrist inflammation and allowed two…

Miller cracking wise on teammates again after big comeback

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Broncos star linebacker Von Miller returned to the lineup with a pair of sacks last week. Miller showed he’s truly back at his weekly podium appearance this week when he cracked wise on his teammates just like old times. Miller said he didn’t have any advice for top draft pick Patrick Surtain II in advance of his first NFL start Sunday other than to offer him some style suggestions to upgrade his wardrobe. And Miller went on a rift about stealing sacks from his teammates who can’t reach the quarterback quite as fast as he can even at age 32.

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MLB-SCHEDULE Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0 UNDATED (AP) — Tyler Mahle (MAH’-lee) allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging Pittsburgh 1-0. Pinch-hitter Asdrúbal Cabrera (ahs-DROO’-buhl kah-BREHR’-uh) provided the game’s only run with a sacrifice fly against Cody Ponce. The victory gave the Reds a little momentum at the end of a…