Broncos shuffle linebackers as Miller faces suspension
Broncos move Woodyard to middle and insert Trevathan while 12th year veteran Paris Lenon signs as Miller undergoes NFL drug program scrutiny. Phillips backs team resilience and argues football is 11 players doing their job as Miller faces up to 10 drug tests monthly.
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Phillies Top Rockies In Sandberg Era Celebration win
The Phillies rallied to beat Colorado 4-3 as Domonic Brown and Chase Utley homered while Ryne Sandberg earned his first big celebratory win as interim manager. Nolan Arenado had key hits for the Rockies, and Cliff Lee remained winless since July. Roy Halladay resumes rehab and the Phillies sign Roger Bernadina.
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Rockies
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Lee Keith Brooking Signs Cowboys Contract After Injury Toughness
Lee Keith Brooking becomes a full time starter in 2011 leading with 131 tackles while playing the second half with a broken left wrist in a bulky cast. He notes the contract protects the team if injuries hit and aims to stay on the field for every game as Dallas preps two preseason games before the Sept 8 opener against the Giants.
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Minnesota
Rangers rally staves off Astros in wild eighth inning
The AL West leaders, 74-53, built a 2 1/2 game lead after a tense win over Houston. Scheppers chaos in the eighth opened the door for C Castro to tie, Stassi bled from a pitch, and Gentry homered as Texas held on behind Holland. Stassi left for evaluation, Tepesch eyes live BP, Blackley lines up next start.
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Seattle
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Bills grant Byrd two preseason game exemption
The NFL allows Jairus Byrd to remain on the active roster for the Bills through the final two preseason games after signing his franchise tender. Byrd must pass a physical and could join the opener against New England on Sept. 8. The team must cut to 75 players Tuesday and 53 by Aug. 31.
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Chiefs star Bowe finds stability and joy with new contract
Dwayne Bowe, now under a five year 56 million deal with Kansas City, rebounded from a turbulent start to his career. He credits coaching staff led by Andy Reid and QB Alex Smith for renewed focus and consistency.
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