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D-backs beat Indians 1-0 in 12, avoid DH sweep 08/14/2014 09:34am • CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two long days ended on a positive note for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Tuffy Gosewisch's RBI single with one out in the 12th inning gave the Diamondbacks a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night to earn a split of a doubleheader.After Tuesday's game was postponed after

Indians fall short in Game 2 of DH, lose 1-0 in 12 08/14/2014 01:34am • CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians were riding the wave of a walkoff victory into the second game of their doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, the momentum didn't last.Cleveland's offense was shut down completely in a 1-0 loss in 12 innings and the Indians had to settle for a split."W

LPGA star Cristie Kerr anticipating emotional week 08/13/2014 05:49pm • JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Cristie Kerr knows the LPGA Championship is going to feel different, not only because it's staged at a new golf course.The LPGA Tour announced in May that the tournament was getting a new name, two big partners, a lot more exposure and a change in

Mo Farah wins 10,000 at Euros in British 1-2 08/13/2014 05:29pm • RAF CASERT AP Sports Writer ZURICH (AP) -- Mo Farah looked a picture of perfect health on Wednesday and made the image even better by adding another gold medal, a new Mobot dance and a hug from his friend Usain Bolt.After being airlifted to a hospital with a stomach ailment barely a month ago, the O

AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance 08/13/2014 02:40pm • The Associated Press All Times EDTNASCARSPRINT CUPPURE MICHIGAN 400Site: Brooklyn, Michigan.Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, noon-1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:30-6 p.m.); Saturday, practice (ESPN2, 11 a.m.-noon); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN, noon-4:30 p.m.).Track: Michigan Intern

Mickelson gets boost going into FedEx Cup 08/12/2014 06:00pm • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Phil Mickelson left the PGA Championship as a runner-up in a major for the ninth time in his career, though this one at least kept alive one streak involving the Ryder Cup and another involving the FedEx Cup.Mickelson qualified for his 10th straig

Watson still considering Woods for Ryder Cup 08/12/2014 02:24pm • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- U.S. captain Tom Watson said he would be foolish not to consider Tiger Woods as one of his three wild-card selections for the Ryder Cup, a decision that ultimately would be based on Woods' words instead of his actions.Watson has said all year he w

Washington's Top News - Tuesday, August 12, 2014 08/12/2014 03:57am • Here's a look at some of the day's top stories from WTOP: Beware the SmarTrip scam If someone offers to sell you a secondhand SmarTrip card, Metro police warn, it's likely a scam that will leave you without your money or a card. Find out what to look out for, and why trying to beat the system won'

PGA Tour coming to Opelika next year 08/12/2014 01:50am • KIM CHANDLER Associated Press OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) -- The PGA Tour is coming to Alabama next year.The new tournament will be played July 13-18, 2015, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National in Opelika. Shaving product company Barbasol will sponsor the tournament for four years.Alabama G

One outing, two faces of Wounded Warriors 08/12/2014 01:11am • STERLING, Va. -- When I first found out about the World's Largest Golf Outing, I wanted in, but on one condition. Founded in 2011 by Billy Casper Golf, the one-day event has grown to include nearly 12,000 golfers at more than 120 courses nationwide, with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior

Allmendinger wins at Watkins Glen 08/11/2014 07:16pm • JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) -- AJ Allmendinger's journey is almost complete.With a new contract, sponsor extensions and a solid one-car team at JTG Daugherty Racing, Allmendinger became a winner in Sprint Cup for the first time on a somber Sunday, outdueling Marcos Ambrose in