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2018 MLB MVP, Cy Young predictor model
With six weeks to go in MLB’s regular season, WTOP Sports editor Noah Frank checks in on where the races for the best pitcher and player in each league stand.
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Ozuna homers, Cardinals beat Nationals for 8th straight win
Austin Gomber learned plenty about pressure during a 15-game stint in the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen earlier this season.
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Plawecki’s slam helps power Mets to 16-5 rout of Orioles
The New York Mets enjoyed a memorable night in the midst of a season that’s worth forgetting.
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Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter hit by pitch, leaves game
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis infielder Matt Carpenter left the Cardinals’ game Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals after being hit on the hand by a pitch from Matt Grace in the bottom of…
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Nationals’ Jeremy Hellickson exits game after collision
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson was removed from Wednesday night’s game in St. Louis in the fifth inning after colliding with Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader at the plate. Hellickson was covering…
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Wayne Rooney scores 2 goals, DC United beats Timbers 4-1
Wayne Rooney scored two goals and D.C. United beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Wednesday night to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.
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Delle Donne scores 25, Mystics get 7th straight victory
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Kristi Toliver added 19 and the Washington Mystics used an 18-2 fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Fever 76-62 on Wednesday night.
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After McNair death, Maryland focuses on safety at practice
Maryland interim coach Matt Canada has taken steps to ensure that the Terrapins are poised to deal with the heat of summer during his practices following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair.
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Elliott Sadler to stop racing full-time after season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Elliott Sadler won’t race full-time in NASCAR after this season, ending a stretch of 21 years with a ride in one of NASCAR’s top series. Elliott is 43 and currently drives…
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Gant homers, pitches Cardinals to 6-4 win over Nationals
John Gant homered for his first major league hit and pitched one-run ball into the 6th inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Tuesday night for their season-high 7th consecutive victory.
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Davis, Jones, Beckham go deep as O’s beat Mets 6-3
Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Tim Beckham each homered to back a strong 7-inning performance by starter Andrew Cashner, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Tuesday night to snap a 5-game skid.
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Nationals place Madson on DL with back injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Washington Nationals have placed reliever Ryan Madson on the 10-day disabled list with a back injury. Madson surrendered David Bote’s game-ending grand slam in Sunday night’s 4-3 loss to the…
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U. Md. apologizes to McNair family, orders probe of bullying allegations
The president of the University of Maryland said the school’s accepts “legal and moral responsibility” for the death last spring of a 19-year-old offensive lineman on the school’s football team and has formally apologized to the player’s family.
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Jets coach Bowles reflects on playing days with Redskins
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Helping Todd Bowles get a Super Bowl ring was just the beginning of Doug Williams’ lifelong assistance for the New York Jets head coach. Their relationship goes back to 1986 when…
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Redskins release veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick. Scandrick signed a two-year deal with Washington in March after being cut by…
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