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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) makes a fielding error on a bill hit by Washington Nationals Howie Kendrick (47) during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Sánchez pitches into 9th, slugging Nats roll past Cubs 9-3Aníbal Sánchez shines as Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs 9-3
The Associated Press44 minutes ago
Rory McIlroy hits his fairway shot to the first green during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Koepka leads at East Lake as stars get some separationA strong finish from Koepka and McIlroy sets up potential for a wild weekend in FedEx Cup finale
The Associated Press27 minutes ago
FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, because the deal has not been completed for Howard to make an improbable return to the Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure. Howard played in only nine games last season for Washington, which traded him to the Grizzlies last month. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP Source: Lakers plan to sign Dwight HowardA person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign center Dwight Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis
The Associated Press2 hours ago
In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, photo, Paradise High School cheerleaders practice in preparation for the football team's first game of the season in Paradise, Calif. Paradise's game against Williams High School on Friday will be the first game since a wildfire nearly destroyed the foothill community last year. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
'I don't want no sympathy:' Football helps heal ravaged townA high school in a Northern California town devastated by a wildfire prepares to play its first football game since the blaze
The Associated Press2 hours ago
Wisconsin Badger football player Quintez Cephus speaks during a press conference outside the Madison Municipal Building addressing his reinstatement to the university in Madison, Wis. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. He is pictured with his attorneys, Stephen Meyer and Kathleen Stilling. The university expelled Cephus last semester for violating the non-academic misconduct code following accusations of sexual assault from two women. A Dane County jury acquitted him of those charges earlier this month after deliberating for less than an hour. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
NCAA clears Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus to playWisconsin football officials say the NCAA has restored receiver Quintez Cephus' eligibility following his acquittal on sexual assault charges
The Associated Press3 hours ago
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FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2013, file photo, former New York Giants player Frank Gifford looks on before an NFL football game between the Giants and the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J. The Hall of Fame running back went on to have a career as one of the most versatile announcers in football history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Baseball News
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) makes a fielding error on a bill hit by Washington Nationals Howie Kendrick (47) during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Basketball News
FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, because the deal has not been completed for Howard to make an improbable return to the Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure. Howard played in only nine games last season for Washington, which traded him to the Grizzlies last month. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Auto Racing News
FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Alexander Rossi gets set for qualifying for an IndyCar Series auto race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Rossi took a huge hit in the championship race last weekend when he was wrecked on the first lap at Pocono Raceway. But he’s not giving up with three IndyCar races remaining, and plans to race for wins beginning Saturday night, Aug. 24 at Gateway to climb back into the title picture. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Hockey News
FILE - In this Saturday, June 2, 2018 file photo, Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, of Russia, warms up before Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, in Washington. Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russian national team for four years. The IIHF says the ban expires on June 12, 2023. The ban does not affect Kuznetsov playing for the Capitals, who won the 2018 Stanley Cup. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Golf News
Rory McIlroy hits his fairway shot to the first green during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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