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Red Sox improve to 11-3 against Yankees (AP)

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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pumps his fist after striking out New York Yankees ' Brett Gardner to end the baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Boston won 9-5.

Josh Beckett found a way to beat the New York Yankees this season, over and over again. The Red Sox right-hander pitched well enough for Boston to win 9-5 on Wednesday night, improving to 4-0 against the Yankees this season with a 1.85 ERA. Last season, his worst in the majors, he was 1-2 with a 10.04 ERA against his team’s longtime rivals.


Westbrook’s slam powers Cards by Brewers (AP)

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MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31: Nyjer Morgan #1 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs to home plate and score a run as Ed Sedar #6 points during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park on August 31, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cardinals defeated the Brewers 8-3. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Jake Westbrook only hoped his drive would stay fair. Turns out, Westbrook’s big hit is keeping things interesting in the NL Central. Westbrook hit his first major league homer — a grand slam — to lead St. Louis to an 8-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. “It’s pretty special,” Westbrook said.


Shields shuts down Rangers, Rays win 4-1 (AP)

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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 31: Mark Hamburger #58 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 31, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Rangers Ballpark has never been high on James Shields’ list of favorite road venues. Maybe that will change. Shields pitched eight shutout innings, Johnny Damon homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 4-1 on Wednesday night. Shields had struggled in his three previous road starts against Texas, going 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA while yielding 22 hits and five homers.


QB Wood leaving Texas to transfer to Colorado

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Texas quarterback Connor Wood will transfer to Colorado, the redshirt freshman announced Wednesday.

Jets visit WTC site after holding annual luncheon

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Rex Ryan and the Jets visited the World Trade Center site and met surprised construction workers there a little less than two weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Chipper hits homer No. 450 as Braves beat Nats

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Two milestone home runs — Chipper Jones’ 450th and Derek Lowe’s first — gave Atlanta the early lead and Lowe combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Lee wins sixth straight, Phils now 86-46 (AP)

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Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez talks with starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis (50) in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies , Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Cincinnati. Willis was the losing pitcher as Philadelphia won 3-0.

Cliff Lee wanted one more out. Instead, the dominating left-hander had to settle for the biggest share of another shutout, one that swept the Philadelphia Phillies to new heights. Lee got his sixth straight win on Wednesday night, coming up one out short of another complete game, and Hunter Pence homered for the second straight game, setting up a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that gave the…


Pitching baton passed to Worley as Phils eye sweep

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A pair of 23-year-olds will start in the series finale between the Phillies and Reds, with Vance Worley and Mike Leake facing off in the matinee as Philadelphia eyes a sweep.

Chipper hits 450th HR, Lowe hits first (AP)

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ATLANTA - AUGUST 31: Brian McCann #16 of the Atlanta Braves looks to throw during a rundown against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 31, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Chipper Jones had bad news for Derek Lowe after the pitcher hit his first career homer. “He has got a few more to go before he catches me,” Jones said with a laugh. Two milestone home runs — Jones’ 450th and Lowe’s first — gave Atlanta the early lead and Lowe combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Wednesday night.


Bruins GM: Savard out this year, likely beyond

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Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said Wednesday he does not expect Marc Savard to play this season and doubts the center will ever play hockey again.

Mavs’ Dirk scores 25 as Germany wins at Euros

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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.

Countdown to Kickoff: Steelers

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FOXSports.com preview the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming season.

Bautista hits 39th HR as Jays win 13-0 (AP)

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BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 31:  Jose Molina #8, Rommie Lewis #35, Yunel Escobar #5 and Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate after a 13-0 victory against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 31, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.  (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Henderson Alvarez allowed three hits in eight innings to become the youngest Toronto starter to win a game since 1979, Jose Bautista led a four-homer attack with his 39th of the season, and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-0 Wednesday night. The 21-year-old Alvarez (1-2) faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings.


Alvarez shuts down O’s; Bautista sparks Jays

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Henderson Alvarez allowed three hits in eight innings to become the youngest Toronto starter to win a game since 1979, Jose Bautista led a four-homer attack with his 39th of the season and the Blue Jays beat the Orioles 13-0.

Feds drop the remaining charges against Bonds

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Federal prosecutors on Wednesday dropped all the remaining charges against Barry Bonds, days after a judge upheld the slugger’s conviction on an obstruction of justice count.

Dad of late Frostburg player wants more safety

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The father of a Frostburg State senior who died after collapsing during football practice would like to see society take a closer look at the sport to find ways to make it safer.

Ryan, Jets visit World Trade Center site (AP)

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Rex Ryan and the Jets visited the World Trade Center site and met surprised construction workers there a little less than two weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Several team members viewed the site for about a half-hour Wednesday after attending the Jets’ annual kickoff luncheon at Cipriani’s Wall Street.

Crittenton waives hearing, will be extradited

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Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton waived California extradition proceedings Wednesday and will be returned to Georgia in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta.

Texas A&M plans to leave Big 12 by July (AP)

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The official Texas A&M fight song includes a line that bids farewell to Texas, “so long to the orange and white.” By this time next year, Texas A&M may have said goodbye to a lot more than its storied, century-old rivalry with Texas. Texas A&M announced Wednesday that it will leave the Big 12 Conference by July 2012 if it can find another home, preferably in the Southeastern Conference.

Lakers’ Gasol scores 29, leads Spain at Euros

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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.

Unlikely ally? FSU coach wishes Miami ‘the best’

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Miami is getting some support from a most unlikely source: Florida State, the school’s archrival.

Source: Montero to be among Yankees call-ups

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Top prospect Jesus Montero will be among the September call-ups joining the Yankees when rosters expand on Thursday, according to a team source who spoke with ESPNNewYork on the condition on anonymity.

Former NHL enforcer Belak found dead

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Former Predator Wade Belak, an enforcer who had played with five
NHL teams before retiring in March, was found dead Wednesday in
Toronto.




Steelers GM: Pryor’s Wonderlic score above 7

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor had a higher Wonderlic score than the seven that was reported earlier today, according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, who administered the tests.

Bumgarner Ks 11 Cubs, Giants avoid sweep (AP)

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) gets applause from fans as he leaves the field with a 4-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco,  Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011.

His team practically desperate, Madison Bumgarner delivered a boost that could not have come at a better time for the defending World Series champions. NL West-leading Arizona arrives for a crucial weekend series with the Giants starting Friday. “We needed to win today in the worst way possible,” newly activated outfielder Pat Burrell said.


Vikings acknowledge hip surgery for LB Brinkley

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The Minnesota Vikings will be without backup linebacker Jasper Brinkley for a while.

Pirates trade OF Diaz back to Braves (AP)

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Fredi Gonzalez had one message for Matt Diaz after learning the Atlanta Braves acquired the outfielder from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday: Get here fast. Diaz, who played in Atlanta the last five years, returned to the Braves and was immediately inserted into Gonzalez’s starting lineup for Wednesday night’s game against Washington.

Twins hold on, end White Sox’s run at 5 (AP)

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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: Danny Valencia #19 of the Minnesota Twins throws out a Chicago White Sox runner in the 8th inning at U.S. Cellular Field on August 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Twins defeated the White Sox 7-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jake Peavy’s one bad inning was enough to send the Chicago White Sox to a costly loss. Jason Kubel and Luke Hughes homered during Minnesota’s six-run first inning, and the Twins snapped Chicago’s five-game winning streak with a 7-6 victory on Wednesday. “It was rough first inning,” White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said.


Bowker adds depth, flexibility to Phillies' bench

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The Phillies acquired John Bowker late Tuesday night for a player to be named later in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a left-handed-hitting corner outfielder who also plays first base.

Blanton slated for Class A Lakewood on Friday

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Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Class A Lakewood.

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