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After Ellington, Arizona RBs look for tough yards 08/05/2014 07:19pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- While Andre Ellington dazzles, the Arizona Cardinals' other running backs will fill less glamorous roles.Carrying the ball into the heart of a defense, blocking to protect the quarterback and catching the occasional pass out of the backfield are the Yankees RHP Tanaka increases workout, feeling fine 08/05/2014 06:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has gone through a stepped-up workout in his effort to return the New York Yankees' rotation.Yankees manager Joe Girardi says Tanaka made 50 throws from 60 feet before Tuesday night's game against Detroit. That's twice as many tosses as Tanaka to Hoosiers hopeful of defensive improvement 08/05/2014 04:40am • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana coach Kevin Wilson senses this will be a turnaround season for his defense.He can see it on film, and he can hear it in the voices of his players. It's enough to make Wilson optimistic that a flurry of offseason changes may finally giv Balfour loses to old Oakland team as Rays lose 3-2 08/05/2014 03:09am • JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Grant Balfour knows all about Oakland's flair for the dramatic in extra innings or close games. He was part of it only a year ago.On Monday night, Tampa Bay's closer took a beating from his old pals, surrendering a game-ending single to Derek Derek Norris singles in 10th as A's beat Rays 3-2 08/05/2014 02:58am • JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Norris took a turn in the ever-changing rotation of Oakland Athletics to end games in dramatic fashion.Norris singled up the middle with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning against former Oakland closer Grant Balfour, and t Cowboys' Romo says he will skip preseason opener 08/04/2014 09:28pm • OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- Tony Romo wrapped up his most strenuous day so far at training camp by saying his surgically repaired back would get a rest: He will not play in the preseason opener at San Diego.The Dallas quarterback also planned to sit out a day of practice this week, the latest indication Missouri back in Show-Me mode again 08/04/2014 08:16pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Just like last season, Missouri begins fall workouts way under the radar.The Tigers are coming off a 12-win season and SEC Eastern division title, but must replace numerous key players including NFL draft picks Kony Ealy, Justin Britt, E.J. Gaine Cardinals' confident Minter ready for big role 08/04/2014 07:50pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kevin Minter wanted a chance last year to show people how he compared with the Arizona Cardinals' standout middle linebackers Karlos Dansby and Daryl Washington.That opportunity never came. He played one down on defense his entire rookie season.Now, Browns' Gordon practices as NFL appeal concludes 08/04/2014 05:44pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Josh Gordon got back on the field before the NFL stopped him.Gordon returned to training camp and practiced Monday as his appeal hearing with the NFL took place for a second day in New York. The Pro Bowl wide receiver ended his workout earlier than hi Family of Cal player to file wrongful death suit 08/04/2014 04:50pm • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- Attorneys representing the family of former California football player Ted Agu are planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California.Agu died following an offseason training run Feb. 7. Los Angeles Chiefs' Charles sets sights on Hall of Fame 08/04/2014 03:53pm • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- At some point this season, likely within the first couple of games, Jamaal Charles will slide past Larry Johnson and breeze past Priest Holmes to become the Chiefs' career rushing leader.It's a goal, sure. But it's only a rest-stop on the way to Davis seeking another strong Gamecocks run 08/03/2014 04:58pm • PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina tailback Mike Davis knows the NFL is on the horizon. First, though, is the chance to improve on one of the best rushing seasons in Gamecock history."In order for me to leave, I have to have a great year so, of course, I'm focusing Chiefs' Berry, Cooper return to practice 08/03/2014 03:20pm • ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry and starting cornerback Marcus Cooper are practicing again at training camp following minor injuries.Berry missed time with a sore right heel. Cooper tweaked a hamstring.Their return Sunday was the first positive injury news in a while for the Chief Gordon shows he's contender in title chase 08/03/2014 03:14pm • DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon turned a nostalgic weekend at the Brickyard into a powerful reminder that he can still win NASCAR's biggest races.Oh, and a fifth championship.But for all the proof that Gordon is still a driver to contend with in a championship push, h No-hit duel into 7th, Mets' deGrom tops SF's Peavy 08/03/2014 02:42pm • HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Always calm on the mound, shaggy-haired rookie Jacob deGrom shook off all the zeroes on the scoreboard and just went with the flow.DeGrom outpitched Jake Peavy in a tantalizing hitless duel that carried into the seventh inning Saturday night before the
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