Pirates Top Dodgers 5-1 Behind Nova McCutchen Mercer Homers
Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer homered to back starter Ivan Nova who improved to 2-0 for the Pirates after a trade deadline deal. Nova allowed nine hits over 5 1/3 innings, struck out Ross Stripling twice, and earned his second win in his Pirates debut run. The Dodgers fell as the Giants won, keeping LA one game back in the NL West.
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Draft picks lift Lions past Steelers in preseason win
Lions seventh rounder Dwayne Washington returned a 96 yard kickoff for a score to seize the lead in a 30-17 preseason victory over the Steelers. Lions sixth rounder Jake Rudock directed an 11 play drive for a touchdown to Jace Billingsley as Detroit improved to 1 0.
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Le’Veon Bell
DeAngelo Williams
Antonio Brown
Markus Wheaton
Stenson Sees Olympic Gold Bite in Golf Mix
British Open champion Henrik Stenson sits two back at the Olympic golf event after a 68 in winds and rain, joining Marcus Fraser and Thomas Pieters in the chase as golf returns to the Games for the first time since 1904. Stenson's round featured a 60-foot birdie, a water trouble, and a dramatic finish as shadows moved around the 18th green.
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Henrik Stenson
Marcus Fraser
Australia
Thomas Pieters
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Stenson
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Olympic Golf Course
Ledecky Sets World Record Halting Phelps In Rio
Katie Ledecky outran Michael Phelps by 11.38 seconds to win the women's 800 meter freestyle and complete a sweep of the 200, 400, and 800 freestyles at Rio 2016. Phelps, aiming for his 23rd gold, fell short in the 100 meter butterfly as Sweden edged the U.S. women's soccer team 4-3 in a penalty shootout, ending their bid for gold. Carmelo Anthony and teammates escaped Serbia 94-91 as rain lingered over the Games.
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Hope Solo
Solo
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Carmelo Anthony
Kyrie Irving & Co
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Bogdan Bogdanovic
Kevin Durant
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South America
Bryan Leads John Deere Classic After Two Rounds
Wesley Bryan shot 66 and 64 to reach 12 under 130 as rain delays postponed play at TPC Deere Run. He tops Wes Byron Marino and Tom Gillis, with Zach Johnson among those awaiting Saturday action in Silvis Illinois. Bryan has risen after a Web.com Tour success and a past life as a trick shot artist.
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