Raiders owner Al Davis dies at 82 in Oakland
Al Davis, renegade owner of the Oakland Raiders and a towering figure in NFL history, died at 82 at his Oakland home. The cause was not disclosed. Davis helped push the AFL NFL merger and fought to retain rights to the Los Angeles market, leaving a lasting Raiders legacy.
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Brewers and Cardinals set NLCS hostile showdown at Miller Park
Tensions flare as the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals exchange barbs ahead of the NL Championship Series. Zack Greinke faces Miles Carpenter in Game 1 as Tony La Russa defends his ace and past clashes with Nyjer Morgan resurface amid vendetta chatter and on-field encounters.
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Phillies First Baseman Ryan Howard Tore Achilles
The Philadelphia Phillies say Ryan Howard has a torn left Achilles tendon and may miss spring training. He was hurt on the final play of a 1-0 NLDS loss to St Louis and will need surgery once swelling subsides with recovery typically at least six months.
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Keselowski Dominates Nationwide Race at Kansas Speedway
Brad Keselowski led 173 of 200 laps to win the Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway. He beat Carl Edwards by 2.795 seconds as Elliott Sadler finished third, narrowing Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s points lead with four races left.
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Drake rallies for road win over Morehead State
Drake quarterback Michael Piatkowski threw three touchdown passes, two to Nathan Paddock, as the Bulldogs erased a deficit to beat Morehead State 41-26. The win improves Drake to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Pioneer Football League.
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U S gymnasts lead at worlds after Sacramone setback
U S women, led by young first year seniors Jordyn Wieber McKayla Maroney Sabrina Vega and Gabby Douglas, top qualifying at the world gymnastics championships in Tokyo after Alicia Sacramone tore her Achilles. They posted 234 253 points, none of the squad fell and beat Russia and China by margins. Team finals set for Tuesday night.
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Baird Opens With Lead At Frys.com Open
Bunny Baird shot a 7 under 64 at CordeValle to lead by two strokes in the Frys.com Open third round. Paul Casey carded 68 while Eli, facing a tough back nine, finished 67, and Tiger Woods posted 68 nine back as the field tightens for the final round.
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