Harvick refuses to surrender NASCAR crown in playoff chase
Kevin Harvick, the reigning Sprint Cup champion, dismisses doubts about Joe Gibbs Racing as he trails after Richmond. Matt Kenseth wins at Richmond for his third victory in six races as JGR takes eight of 11 Cup events, prompting Harvick to urge sustained 10-week performance. Jeff Gordon secures Chase spot in his final season amid Hendrick struggles and McMurray earns his first Chase berth with Ganassi.
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Djokovic Clinches Third Grand Slam With U S Open Win
Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to finish 2015 with three majors. He fell one title short of a calendar Grand Slam after Stan Wawrinka beat him in Paris, while Serena Williams ended her bid in the semifinals. Federer lauds Djokovic's improved game as Nadal and Murray face uncertain futures.
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Falcons Rally For Win In Opener At Eagles
Matt Bryant hit the winning field goal after Atlanta built a first half lead. Roddy White and Julio Jones combined for key catches while Kiko Alonso’s one handed end zone interception kept Philly in check before the late surge.
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Napoli Plays Left Field as Banister Moves Mix
Rangers manager Ron Banister keeps Mike Napoli in left field for a second straight game to preserve Napoli's right handed bat against lefties while Mitch Moreland handles first. Napoli misplayed a routine chance but Moreland later hit a two run homer.
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Dodgers Top Rockies as Kershaw Extends Win Streak
Clayton Kershaw earned his ninth straight decision, Justin Turner delivered the tiebreaking double, and Scott Schebler homered to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 over the Colorado Rockies. The win caps a 16th victory in 20, shrinking the magic number to 12 for a second straight NL West title.
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Cowboys drop key chances as DeMarco Murray lure looms
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett laments giving up 17 points in area games and fumbles that hurt chances. Tony Romo cites missed throws and drops while Dez Bryant misses late drives. Randall fumble, Bryant injury strain Dallas as Murray visits Philadelphia. Rookie Randy Gregory out four weeks, La'el Collins may start as Leary deals with a groin issue.
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New York
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Broncos Stay Positive After Week 1 Setback
Bruton left with a right hip injury after a hard collision but returned to celebrate a stop. Bran don Marshall wore a walking boot while hoping the short turnaround won’t limit his workload against the Chiefs. T.J. Ward returned from suspension as Peyton Manning absorbed four sacks behind a largely new line. Evan Mathis, new to Denver, said a lighter workload will sharpen mental focus and help repairs.
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