Royals Orioles clash in ALCS contrasts in offense
In the AL Championship Series the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles meet in a study of contrasting offenses. The Royals rely on small ball while the Orioles lean on power hitting. Both teams reached the series with sweeping Division Series wins and tonight’s game begins a best-of-seven set.
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ALCS Game 1: Royals at Orioles in Baltimore
The Royals led by Billy Butler pursue aggressive base running with Terrance Gore adding speed in a duel against the Orioles power game led by Nelson Cruz. Both teams rely on top starting rotations and strong defenses as they clash at Camden Yards at 8:07 p.m. on TBS.
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Big plays haunt Clemson defense as Watson shines
Clemson efforts to curb big plays show progress as Dabo Swinney praises a contested defense in the 41-0 win over N C State. Deshaun Watson commands an efficient offense while Stephone Anthony and Tony Steward lead Clemson in tackles and pressure. Petrino lauds Watson as Louisville prepares to challenge the Tigers with focus on first downs and third downs.
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USC Players Hold First-Of-Its-Kind Team Talk
USC sophomore Pharoh Cooper describes a players only meeting held without coaches aimed at regrouping after two losses. Veterans led by Thompson and Cann urged focus, finishing games, and listening to captains as the defense faced SEC woes and late scoring against Kentucky.
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Rivera confirms Cam Newton as Panthers long-term QB
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton remains the team's quarterback of the future and will sign a long-term deal in due time. He notes comparisons to Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick, who secured big extensions, while Newton's peak option differs due to his top-15 draft status and initial four-year contract.
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Panthers visit Bengals in Sunday showdown at Paul Brown Stadium
Carolina 3 2 meets Cincinnati 3 1 at Paul Brown Stadium at 1 p m on FOX. The Panthers earlier exercised an option and Cam Newton faces a looming 2015 bump to 14.6 million unless a long term deal is signed. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis cites avoiding contract distraction as a reason behind Dalton’s extension.
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