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Sunday, 11 August 2013

Steelers offense needs work after preseason loss

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says his team has plenty to work on after a lethargic loss to the New York...

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Battling McIlroy sees positive signs after PGA The Guardian

By Steve Keating ROCHESTER, New York, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A triple bogey may have crushed any remaining chance Rory McIlroy had of defending his PGA Championship crown on Sunday. But the Northern Irishman, who has battled all season, remained hopeful he could end the year on a high. As McIlroy's...

Butler makes strong impressions in Raiders' camp The Charlotte Observer

NAPA, Calif. If wide receiver Brice Butler doesn't know about Ken-Yon Rambo, it's worth his time and effort to find out soon so that he can avoid the kind of pitfall that derailed Rambo's once-promising Raiders career. Like Butler, Rambo joined the Raiders as a seventh-round draft pick on a team...

Dufner fires final-round 68, wins PGA The Charlotte Observer

PITTSFORD, N.Y. Jason Dufner's deadpan expression reflects nothing to the outside world. It didn't indicate how disheartened he was at losing the PGA Championship in a playoff two years ago, nor did it show his excitement and nerves while he was battling to get over the hump in the same major on...

Nats send Phillies to 11th straight road loss The Charlotte Observer

WASHINGTON - Like so many things during this Phillies season, Charlie Manuel's quest for 1,000 career wins has gone awry. Manuel entered the weekend needing one win for the milestone and departed still needing a victory after Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The...

With Miguel Tejada injured, Royals trade for Minnesota Twins infielder Jamey Carroll The Charlotte Observer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Following Sunday's 4-3 win against Boston, the Royals announced they had acquired infielder Jamey Carroll from the Twins for a player to be determined later or cash considerations. The move came hours after the Royals placed infielder Miguel Tejada on the disabled list. "Losing...

Donovan has hat trick, Galaxy, FC Dallas draw 3-3 The Charlotte Observer

FRISCO, Texas Landon Donovan scored three goals for his fourth career MLS hat trick, but Blas Perez scored his second goal in...

Nothing major happening for Tiger The Miami Herald

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- At least Tiger Woods finished ahead of Phil Mickelson. Of course, so did almost everyone else who made the cut at the season's final major. And at least Phil got a major out of the season, which got him to within nine of Tiger's 14. Yet for the fifth year in a row, Woods failed to...

Miami Marlins can’t hold on to lead, lose to Braves The Miami Herald

ATLANTA -- Pitching has been one of the bright spots for the Marlins in a season of gloom. On Sunday, though, it was their downfall. The Braves spanked the Marlins in a 9-4 victory at Turner Field, pounding out a dozen hits, five for extra bases. It was the most runs allowed by the Marlins since an...

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