Maddux struggles as Reds top Cubs 8-3 in Chicago
Adam Dunn hit his 44th homer for 100 RBIs and D'Angelo Jimenez plus Darren Bragg also homered off Greg Maddux who fell to 15-11. Josh Hancock earned the win in eight innings as Chicago was limited to six other hits and Maddux again struggled against Cincinnati.
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Giants at Padres Game Highlights Wild-Card Race Note
MLB note shows Giants at Padres game Tuesday night excluded from coverage as a four-time Cy Young winner returns to his original team after 11 years with Atlanta.
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Washington to become home of Expos in MLB plan
MLB will announce Washington as the new home for the Montreal Expos returning the national pastime to the capital for the first time in 33 years. A city official, speaking anonymously, says Washington has been notified of the impending move. See story, 2C.
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49ers Rename Candlestick Park to Monster Park
The San Francisco 49ers ink a four year deal with Monster Cable Products to rename Candlestick Park Monster Park. Signs will be updated ahead of Sunday night’s home game versus the St. Louis Rams. Monster Cable, based in Brisbane, beat Oracle Virgin USA Wells Fargo Macromedia and Organic for the naming rights.
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Paralympics Closing Ceremony Scaled Back After Crash
In Athens the Paralympic closing ceremony was shortened after a deadly school bus crash in northern Greece killed seven teenagers and injured 30. A minute of silence was held, flags at half staff, and festive segments including fireworks and a 30 minute concert were canceled.
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Redshirt Iowa football player battles cancer and returns to normal life
Redshirt freshman defensive back Brock Ita from Danville was diagnosed with testicular cancer on July 13 after his 19th birthday and underwent surgery, lymph node removal, and two rounds of chemotherapy. He reports feeling good and returning to normal life after a difficult summer.
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Something's gotta give for Blake Larsen at Iowa
Blake Larsen walked through the Iowa football complex with a knee brace signaling pressure from high expectations. The four-year Iowa lineman, once a five star recruit, now faces injury and scrutiny as he works to find his stride under coach Kirk Ferentz and the program at Iowa.
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Ferentz Urges Moderation Amid Press Hype For Iowa O-Line
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz addresses media overblown expectations for the offensive line. He says fans and reporters rush to judge players based on recruiting hype and urges avoiding panicky critiques after a rough stretch. He stresses focus on performance and team progress.
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