NFL trims rosters as opening games near after exhibition slate
The league faces a 4 p.m. EDT cutoff to reach 40 players with waivers final. Detroit crushed Philadelphia 49-10, Pittsburgh upset the Giants 20-3, Houston beat New Orleans 24-17, and Chicago topped Denver 33-17 as teams prepare for week one.
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Wood's 20th win fuels White Sox shutout of Royals
Knuckleballer Te ian Wilbur Wood earned his 20th victory as the Chicago White Sox blanked Kansas City 3-0 in a Sunday performance. Wood, in his 11th straight Sunday start, added his sixth win on the Sabbath and dropped his ERA to 2.00. He retired the last 14 Royals in order for his 18th complete game. In other AL action, Minnesota beat Oakland in 10, Detroit edged Boston, and Cleveland topped New York. In the NL, Los Angeles over San Diego and St Louis crushed Chicago, with more results noted around the circuit. Cesar Tovar delivered a two-run single in the 10th to lift Minnesota over Blue and the Tigers benefited from Al Kaline's 15th homer.
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Poultney Domination Remakes Season Opener vs Burr and Burton
Poultney Blue Devils crushed Burr and Burton 42-14 in the opener as Jerry Hadeka exploded for 100 plus yards and three touchdowns while Jeff Houghton and Rich West connected on a late TD pass. Bulldog freshmen impressed with 42-14 late, but Poultney's varsity dominance and bruising defense set the tone for a sultry afternoon in Poultney.
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Giants halt skid as Briles fuels Pirates surge
Nelson Briles limited Montreal to six hits in a 4-0 win, marking his second straight complete game and lifting the Pirates to 5 games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL East. He praised by manager Danny Murtaugh for returning to the rotation as Pittsburgh eyes a pivotal series with St. Louis.
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Ashe and Okker Defend WCT Title Fight at Forest Hills
At Forest Hills New York United States Open resumes with men's semi finals as Arthur Ashe faces Jan Kodes and Tom Okker meets Stan Smith. Women doubles final proceeds with Casals and Dalton leading Durr Chamfreau and Durr 4 1 in first set.
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Pitt Shocks UCLA In College Football Upset
Pitt, led by quarterbacks John Hogan and Dave Havern, upset 14th ranked UCLA 29-25 in a season debut hailed as a breakthrough. Havern threw a 10-yard TD to Les Block in the fourth, while Hogan added a 21-yard strike and a first-possession run. Nebraska topped Oregon 34-7 and Michigan beat Northwestern 21-4 as top teams pressed early in a shifting college slate.
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