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APMLB SCHEDULE
Newman’s four 2B tie MLB record, lead Pirates over Brewers
PITTSBURGH(AP) — Kevin Newman tied a major league record with four doubles and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled over the Milwaukee Brewers 14-4 to snap their eight-game losing streak in the first game of a doubleheader. Newman doubled in each inning from the third through the sixth in the seven-inning game. He also scored four times. Newman’s third double drove in two to spark a six-run fifth that included Bryan Reynolds’ two-run homer. That outburst broke the game open, giving the Pirates a 12-4 lead.
In other MLB action:
— Cincinnati’s Tyler Stephenson homered against Archie Bradley leading off the eighth inning, breaking up the Philadelphia Phillies’ no-hit bid and keeping the big league total at seven no-hitters this season, one shy of the record. The mark of eight no-hitters was set in 1884, the first season overhand pitching was allowed. There haven’t been more than seven no-hitters in a season since 1900. Left-hander Matt Moore shut down the Reds for six innings and was lifted after 76 pitches. Right-hander Hector Neris pitched a 1-2-3 seventh before Bradley gave up Stephenson’s homer, cutting the Phillies’ lead to 3-1.
MLB-NEWS
Ohio woman sought protective order against Bauer
LOS ANGELES (AP) —The Washington Post has reported that an Ohio woman sought a protective order against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer last year after accusing him of punching and choking her without consent while they were having sex.
The allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in the story are similar to recent allegations by a California woman against Bauer, who is on paid administrative leave amid an investigation by Major League Baseball.
Bauer disputes the Post’s report, writing on social media that it presents a “false narrative.”
NFL PRESEASON
QB Justin Fields rallies Bears to 20-13 win over Dolphins
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie quarterback Justin Fields came off the bench in the second quarter and rallied the Chicago Bears from a 13-0 deficit to a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field to start each team’s preseason.
Fields went 14 of 20 for 142 yards and threw a 30-yard TD pass in the third quarter to tight end Jesse James to put the Bears ahead for good, 17-13.
Fields also scrambled in for an 8-yard TD in the third quarter.
In other NFL preseason action:
— Rookie quarterback Justin Fields came off the bench in the second quarter and rallied the Chicago Bears from a 13-0 deficit to a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field to start each team’s preseason. Fields went 14 of 20 for 142 yards and threw a 30-yard TD pass in the third quarter to tight end Jesse James to put the Bears ahead for good, 17-13. Fields also scrambled in for an 8-yard TD in the third quarter.
NFL NEWS
Bills owners committed to sharing costs on proposed stadium
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula are committed to paying a portion of the projected $1.4 billion in their proposal to build a stadium. A company vice president released a statement to The Associated Press saying the owners have all along known the project would take on some form of a public/private partnership.
The comments were the team’s first public statement since discussions with state and county officials on the Bills’ future home opened two months ago. The statement’s release is timed to clear up speculation suggesting the Bills were asking taxpayers to pay the entire cost of the project.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEW
Notre Dame has its quarterback: Wisconsin transfer Jack Coan
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin transfer Jack Coan is Notre Dame’s starting quarterback.
Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly announced the choice Saturday in a Twitter post after suggesting for the last week that a decision would be coming soon.
Coan started for Wisconsin in 2019, leading the Badgers to the Big Ten title game. He completed 70% of his passes and threw for 18 touchdowns.
Coan broke his foot before last season’s abbreviated Big Ten schedule began in late October and did not play. He transferred in the offseason to Notre Dame, where the Irish were looking to replace long-time starter Ian Book.
GOLF-WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Henley shoots 69 to lead by 3 after third round at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) —Russell Henley shot a 1-under 69 to take a three-stroke lead after three rounds of the Wyndham Championship on Saturday and move a step closer to his first PGA Tour in four years.
Henley had tied for lowest 36-hole score on tour this season. He couldn’t keep up that pace, but finished at 15 under and three in front Tyler McCumber, who shot a 66.
A group of six at 11 under included Olympic silver medalist Rory Sabbatini, who shot a 69. Others five strokes behind included Kevin Kisner, Branden Grace, Kevin Na, Scott Piercy and Roger Sloan.
NASCAR-INDIANAPOLIS
Indy’s road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR drivers got their first laps on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course in practice — and it opened to mixed reviews.
Previous race winners Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch made it clear they’d rather be racing on the traditional oval. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson didn’t seem to mind the switch.
But on a tripleheader weekend featuring three races from three different series on the same course, the biggest question is whether the road course makes the Brickyard 200 more exciting.
INDYCAR-INDIANAPOLIS
Power puts Penske back on track with another Indy victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power took the lead early Saturday, then watched it shrink over the final half of the race before holding on to win another Indianapolis Grand Prix.
The Australian, who started second, beat Romain Grosjean to the yard of bricks by 1.1142 seconds for his first win of the season. It was his fifth win on Indy’s 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course.
Power led 56 of 85 laps and earned his 38th career victory, breaking a tie with Al Unser for fifth in series history.
