Monthly Archives: August 2019

Twins break MLB record for home runs on road

The Minnesota Twins set a major league record for home runs on the road in a season, hitting three in Thursday's 10-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox to lift their total to 141 away from home. Jake Cave went deep twice, including a leadoff shot in the third against Dylan Cease that gave Minnesota 139 homers on the road, eclipsing the previous mark…
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Eagles place WR Johnson on IR, done for the season

The Eagles on Wednesday placed veteran receiver Charles Johnson on Injured Reserve. Johnson, 30, has been dealing with an ankle injury since Aug. 19. He was seen working out on a side field this week during practice. The Eagles put Johnson on IR to create a roster spot they used to sign rookie offensive tackle…
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Royals owner negotiating sale

Kansas City Royals owner David Glass is negotiating to sell the team to local businessman John Sherman for more than $1 billion, sources familiar with the discussions told ESPN. The potential deal, which multiple sources believe will be finalized, would transfer ownership to a group led by Sherman, who is currently a minority owner of the Cleveland…
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Patriots C Andrews’ season in jeopardy

New England Patriots starting center David Andrews was hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs and his 2019 season is in jeopardy, league sources confirm. A team captain in his fifth NFL season, Andrews played 28 snaps in the team's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night but wasn't at practice the last two days. Andrews' leadership…
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Team USA loses Kuzma

Team USA's roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup has been finalized. Still carrying 13 players into their exhibition tour in Australia, Gregg Popovich had one more cut to make ahead of the tournament. An injury ended up forcing his hand, as Kyle Kuzma was cut due to ankle injury that would have prevented him from…
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D-Backs visit Brewers as NL wild-card race heats up

The Milwaukee Brewers are at the point where they need a strong 35-game finish to return the postseason. The Brewers look to make up some ground in the playoff derby when they host the opener of a three-game series on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Milwaukee resides in third place in the National League Central, four games behind…
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