Phils Wagner earns 30th save in win over Pirates
Bobby Abreu drove in the go ahead run with a tiebreaking double in the seventh to lift Philadelphia past Pittsburgh 4 3 as Tazewell native Billy Wagner notched his 30th save. Ryan Madson threw 12 3 scoreless innings before Wagner finished.
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Royals End 19-Game Slide with 2-1 Win in Oakland
Royals snap the majors longest losing streak since 1988 by beating the Athletics 2-1 in Oakland. Jose Lima and Matt Stairs helped end the skid as Kansas City heads home for a three game set vs Boston then three at Yankee Stadium. Chiefs? Royals aim for a fresh start with six weeks remaining as teammates vow to move on and regain momentum.
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49ers lineman Herrion dies after exhibition loss
Thomas Herrion, 23, offensive guard for the San Francisco 49ers, collapsed in the Denver locker room after a preseason game against the Broncos. An autopsy was performed and toxicology tests will take three to six weeks to determine the cause, with officials noting dehydration and obesity as potential factors. Herrion played in San Francisco’s late 91 yard drive and was winded after the game.
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Gates not missed by Chargers in exhibition win
San Diego defeated St Louis 36 21 as LaDainian Tomlinson and backup Michael Turner each had 55 yard runs. Antonio Gates expected to sign a 380000 tender but could be kept out of two exhibitions and season opener on Sept 11 if roster exemption stands.
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Federer extends finals streak with Cincinnati win over Roddick
Roger Federer captured the Cincinnati Masters title by defeating Andy Roddick 6 3 7 5, extending his finals streak to 22 and claiming his ninth title of the season. Federer improved to 10-1 against Roddick, who battled foot trouble late in the final.
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