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Carson Wentz leads Eagles past Browns 29-10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz had 278 yards passing and two touchdowns in a stellar NFL debut and the Philadelphia Eagles beat Robert Griffin...

Serena Williams loses in US Open semis for 2nd year in row

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams was upset in the U.S. Open semifinals for the second year in a row, beaten 6-2, 7-6 (5)...

Reds, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati ticket package

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds and Oktoberfest Zinzinnati have joined forces to provide fans a “Reds & Oktoberfest” ticket package for the games Sept....

Johnson has gold in his pocket, an eye on the cash

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Dustin Johnson has his own gold medal.It’s actually a coin, a krugerrand from South Africa. And it’s pure gold, unlike...

What to Watch at US Open: Williams tries to avoid SF stunner

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after one of the most significant and stunning losses of Serena Williams’ illustrious career, she’s made it back...

Tebow agrees to $100,000 bonus to sign with Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets that includes a $100,000 signing bonus.The...

Harvick swaps slumping pit crew members at Stewart-Haas

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick had shaken up his pit crew just one week before the start of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint...

Syndergaard, Mets sweep, beat Reds for 14th straight time

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Reyes homered on the first pitch of the game, Noah Syndergaard lasted five shaky shutout innings and the New York...

Woods says he hopes to return next month

Tiger Woods says he hopes to play next month in the PGA’s Safeway Open in Napa, California, his first competitive golf since August 2015.The...

What to Watch at US Open: Williams-Halep, Konjuh-Pliskova

NEW YORK (AP) — After Serena Williams won her third-round match at the U.S. Open, she was asked how happy she was with her...