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US gymnastics star Simone Biles exits with medical issue

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps…

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Nola’s gem lifts Phillies over Braves 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola came within one out of a shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the…

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SEC takeover: Expansion would just mean more power, wealth

Barring a dramatic change of direction, Texas and Oklahoma are moving toward taking the Red River Rivalry to…

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Marlins’ López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves

MIAMI (AP) — Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine…

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Kurt Busch holds off brother Kyle at Atlanta Motor Speedway

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Kurt Busch asked for a final favor from Atlanta Motor Speedway’s old, battered track.…

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Braves try to adjust after Acuña’s season-ending injury

MIAMI (AP) — The Atlanta Braves will have to adjust to playing without All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.…

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Braves’ Acuña out for season after tearing ACL vs Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL…

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5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat…

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Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Abraham Almonte is starting to get the hang of this whole pinch-hitting thing. The Atlanta…

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Reynolds’ walk-off walk gives Pirates 2-1 win over Braves

PITTSBRUGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drew a four-pitch walk from Tyler Matzek, forcing in the winning run in…