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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson runs a play during practice at NFL football training camp, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
August 05, 2018 - 5:44 pm

Eagles Extend Pederson, Roseman Contracts Through 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Super Bowl victory gave Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman more job security. The Philadelphia Eagles signed their coach and executive vice president of football operations to contract extensions through the 2022 season. Coming off the franchise's first championship since 1960,...
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Chase Elliott, center, celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Watkins Glen, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
August 05, 2018 - 5:08 pm

Chase Elliott Wins At Watkins Glen, His First Cup Victory

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Like father, like son. Mired in a confounding losing streak since the start of his NASCAR Cup career in 2016, Chase Elliott finally broke into the win column Sunday, holding off road course ace Martin Truex Jr. at Watkins Glen. The son of Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, who...
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Justin Thomas points the Gary Player Cup trophy after winning the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
August 05, 2018 - 5:06 pm

Thomas Doesn't Break Sweat In Winning Finale At Firestone

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nervous at the start, Justin Thomas was in full control at the Bridgestone Invitational to the end. He had a four-shot lead and faced a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole that would only determine his margin of victory. And then he nearly lost it. He marked his ball, turned...
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Alexander Zverev, of Germany, celebrates after he won over Alex de Minaur, of Australia, in the men's finals in the Citi Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
August 05, 2018 - 3:37 pm

Zverev Beats De Minaur For 2nd Consecutive Citi Open Title

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Zverev's second Citi Open title in a row is merely the latest sign that he is separating himself from the other up-and-coming youngsters in tennis. That doesn't mean he is sure that guys such as Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal are worrying just yet. "You've got to ask them...
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Philadelphia Phillies' Asdrubal Cabrera runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
August 05, 2018 - 2:17 pm

Cabrera's 2-Run Hr In 8th Lifts Phillies To Sweep Of Marlins

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 5-3 victory on Sunday. Cabrera, acquired in a July 27 trade with the New York Mets, crushed a 2-0 slider from Drew...
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Adam Peaty of Great Britain poses with his gold medal after winning the 100 meters breaststroke men final setting a new world record at the European Swimming Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
August 05, 2018 - 11:48 am

Peaty World Record Corrected To 57.10 After Timing Error

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Add a full tenth of a second to Adam Peaty's latest world record time — and it is still a world record. On Sunday, the British swimmer was in the unusual situation of having his best mark in the 100-meter breaststroke at the European Championships corrected to 57.10 seconds...
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)
August 05, 2018 - 11:33 am

Cardinals Claim RHP Ross Off Waivers From Padres

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals claimed right-hander Tyson Ross off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The 31-year-old Ross is 6-9 with a 4.45 ERA in 22 starts this season. He will join the team during its upcoming series in Miami. The last-place Padres could have pulled Ross...
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England's Georgia Hall in action during day four of the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, in Lytham, England, Sunday Aug. 5, 2018. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
August 05, 2018 - 10:48 am

Hall Wins Women's British Open For 1st Major Title

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Georgia Hall of England reeled in long-time leader Pornanong Phatlum in a final-round duel at Royal Lytham to win the Women's British Open for her first major title on Sunday. Roared on by the large galleries in her home country, the 22-year-old Hall only took the...
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Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia speaks during a press conference before a baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Angels, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Cleveland. Scioscia has strongly dismissed a report that he’s stepping down after this season as “just chatter.” Scioscia, who has managed the Angels since 2000, said before Sunday’s series finale against the Indians that he won’t talk about his future with the club until the season ends. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
August 05, 2018 - 10:01 am

Angels' Scioscia Nixes Report He'll Step Down As 'Poppycock'

CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia reached deep into his vocabulary to describe a report saying he'll step down after this season. "Poppycock," Sciocsia said Sunday, using a dated term for "nonsense." A day after The Athletic reported that Scioscia is expected to end his 19-...
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August 05, 2018 - 9:01 am

Aces Waiting to Hear WNBA Decision on Canceled Game

The Las Vegas Aces are still waiting to hear what the WNBA will do about the game the team decided not to play after a long travel day. The Aces' contest in Washington was canceled Friday night about 1 1/2 hours before the expected tipoff.
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