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Wacha in bullpen to start NL Division Series 10/01/2014 08:00pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Michael Wacha, who starred in the postseason as a rookie last fall, will be in the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen for the start of the NL Division Series.It did not come as a surprise."I was kind of expecting it," Wacha said Wednesday after a 40-minute Browns not looking past Titans to soft schedule 10/01/2014 05:48pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Browns' upcoming schedule looks pillowy soft, comfortable. It's appealing for sure, loaded with games they can -- and maybe should -- win.Beginning with Sunday's game at Tennessee, Cleveland's next five opponents have a combined 4-16 record, and t Steroid bust nets prison guards, would-be NFLer 10/01/2014 05:20pm • MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Prosecutors said Wednesday they broke up a mail-order steroid ring whose participants included three prison guards, a probation officer and football player who signed with the Dallas Cowboys this year and was recently cut.The state attorney gene Marlins' Jose Fernandez begins throwing program 10/01/2014 04:00pm • MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez is throwing again, 4½ months after he underwent season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery.Fernandez made 25 throws of 30 feet -- half the distance from the mound to the plate -- and said he felt great after the brief workout Wednesday at Marlins Park.The Lululemon opens at Westfield Montgomery with free yoga, cycling 10/01/2014 03:25pm • Yoga clothing store Lululemon Athletica will open a location in Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery mall this weekend with three-days worth of special events and free classes. The Canadian- based shop selling yoga pants, running shorts and other workout gear will open Friday on the first APNewsBreak: Iowa rejects calls to reinstate coach 10/01/2014 02:59pm • RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- The University of Iowa is refusing to reinstate fired women's field hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum or to investigate what her supporters call a pattern of unfair treatment of female coaches, according to correspondence obtained by The Associated LaMichael James has 1st practice with Dolphins 10/01/2014 02:30pm • ANDY KENT Associated Press DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- LaMichael James took the proactive approach with the Dolphins in order to get a chance at a fresh start in the NFL.The former San Francisco 49ers running back called Miami this week looking for an opportunity -- and it worked.James practiced with his ne Devils looking to end 2-year playoff absence 10/01/2014 01:39pm • TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Getting to the playoffs used to be a given for the New Jersey Devils.The three-time Stanley Cup champions made the postseason for 13 straight years between 1996-97 and 2009-10. The run ended in 2011 and New Jersey has missed the playoffs three of the The Case for Exercising Alone 10/01/2014 12:00am • From CrossFit to Soul Cycle to early morning running clubs, all the trending exercises these days seem to have a group mentality -- and for good reason: Working out with others can help stave off a fitness rut and keep you accountable to your exercise regimen; not to mention, it's a great way to ca How the NFL Could Shift Its Criminal Culture With Yoga 10/01/2014 12:00am • After the horrific video of Ray Rice punching his fiance and dragging her limp body out of an elevator was released, domestic violence is back in the spotlight for the NFL. As of 2012, 21 teams had a player on its roster who had faced domestic violence or assault charges. In the past month, the NFL Dodgers using down time to heal up for playoffs 09/30/2014 08:50pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers are heading into the postseason healthier than they were a year ago, and they hope it holds up.The NL West champions have some question marks on their roster, most notably involving 14-game winner Hyun-Jin Ryu and second baseman Dee Gordon Horford back but playing it safe in training camp 09/30/2014 08:27pm • PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Al Horford stood on the sideline during the first day of training camp Tuesday, tugging anxiously at his No. 15 jersey while his teammates went through a five-on-five drill.The Atlanta Hawks center can't wait to mix it up again.Not yet.The Hawks are Clippers open training camp in Las Vegas 09/30/2014 08:04pm • MICHAEL MARTINEZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- With their offseason of controversy behind them, the Los Angeles Clippers got back to the business of basketball Tuesday, opening a four-day training camp in a city known for its temptations and distractions.But coach Doc Rivers, after conducting a Falcons' OL loses Hawley, Holmes for season 09/30/2014 06:43pm • CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons are facing a dramatic overhaul on their offensive line after announcing Tuesday that injuries have ended the seasons for center Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes.Atlanta's defense also took a big hit as safety Willi Michigan apologizes for mistakes with QB injury 09/30/2014 06:06pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan announced changes to its injury protocol Tuesday, admitting it made a mistake in handling quarterback Shane Morris following a suspected concussion because of a "serious lack of communication" and "confusion" among the coaching staff.At