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MLB-SCHEDULE Bregman returns to lead Astros to comeback win UNDATED (AP) — The Houston Astros have added another half-game to their lead in the American League West by earning a comeback win over the Kansas City Royals. Alex Bregman had two hits and one RBI before scoring the winning run in the 10th inning of the Astros’ 6-5 victory. Bregman…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Bregman returns to lead Astros to comeback win UNDATED (AP) — The Houston Astros have added another half-game to their lead in the American League West by earning a comeback win over the Kansas City Royals. Alex Bregman had two hits and one RBI before scoring the winning run in the 10th inning of the Astros’ 6-5 victory. Bregman…

Broncos name Teddy Bridgewater their starting quarterback

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Denver Broncos are going with Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock as their starting quarterback. Coach Vic Fangio informed his team of the decision Wednesday morning. Fangio had called his quarterback clash too close to call just a day earlier after each had shined in the preseason. Lock lost his starting job despite showing improvements this summer. Bridgewater was acquired from Carolina for a sixth-round draft pick in April. Fangio says the competition helped both quarterbacks and he believes the team could win with either one under center. 

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MLB-SCHEDULE Wisdom’s 3-run blast out of Wrigley leads Cubs past Rockies UNDATED (AP) — Patrick Wisdom cracked a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Wisdom launched a 1-1 slider from Austin Gomber over the left-field bleachers and onto Waveland Avenue for…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Wisdom’s 3-run blast out of Wrigley leads Cubs past Rockies UNDATED (AP) — Patrick Wisdom cracked a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Wisdom launched a 1-1 slider from Austin Gomber over the left-field bleachers and onto Waveland Avenue for…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Skidding Orioles face Ohtani UNDATED (AP) — Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) has won four straight pitching starts for the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-0 on the mound since his last loss May 28. The woeful Orioles have dropped 19 consecutive games. On paper, their matchup Wednesday night in Baltimore could not be more lopsided. Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Yankees win again, Rays keep pace UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees now own their longest winning streak since 1985. The Yankees have run their winning streak to 11 games by beating the Braves in Atlanta for the second straight night, 5-4. DJ LeMahieu belted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Yankees stay…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Yankees win again, Rays keep pace UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees now own their longest winning streak since 1985. The Yankees have run their winning streak to 11 games by beating the Braves in Atlanta for the second straight night, 5-4. DJ LeMahieu belted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Yankees stay…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Yankees win again, Rays keep pace UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees now own their longest winning streak since 1985. The Yankees have run their winning streak to 11 games by beating the Braves in Atlanta for the second straight night, 5-4. DJ LeMahieu belted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Yankees stay…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Rays top Phils UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees now own their longest winning streak since 1985. The Yankees have run their winning streak to 11 games by beating the Braves in Atlanta for the second straight night, 5-4. DJ LeMahieu belted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Yankees stay four games behind…