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Gonzalez clobbers Mares in round 1 KO

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Carson, CA (Sports Network) – Jhonny Gonzalez took down previously undefeated WBC featherweight world champ Abner Mares with a first round knockout at the StubHub Center on Saturday. Gonzalez (55-8, 47 KOs) dropped Mares with a hook and then again […]

Jets QB Sanchez exits with injury

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East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) – The New York Jets’ quarterback competition took another turn during Saturday night’s preseason game against the New York Giants. After rookie quarterback Geno Smith threw three interceptions over three- plus quarters, Mark Sanchez appeared […]

Shahi moves ahead in Ontario

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Morrisburg, ON (Sports Network) – Sean Shahi birdied his final hole on Saturday to close out a 6-under 66 and claim a 1-stroke lead at The Great Waterway Classic. Shahi finished 54 holes at Upper Canada Golf Course at 18-under-par […]

Franchitti takes pole for Sonoma

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Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) – Dario Franchitti won the pole while his teammate, Scott Dixon, secured the second starting position to give Chip Ganassi Racing a front row sweep for Sunday’s IndyCar Series race at Sonoma Raceway. Franchitti, the four-time […]

Will Take Charge kicks in to capture Travers

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Saratoga Springs, NY (Sports Network) – Will Take Charge, the 9-1 fourth choice, made a late move down the stretch to win Saturday’s $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The 1 1/4-mile “Mid-Summer Derby” was expected to be […]

Padres bring up Brach, DFA Volquez

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San Diego, CA (Sports Network) – The San Diego Padres recalled pitcher Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson and designated pitcher Edinson Volquez for assignment. Brach went 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA in 25 appearances for the Padres this season and […]

Pirates place Marte on DL

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San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday placed outfielder Starling Marte on the 15-day disabled list with injuries to his right hand. Marte, 24, suffered a contusion as well as a sprain to the fourth MCP […]

Angels place Jepsen on DL

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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed pitcher Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, retroactive to Aug. 21, with appendicitis. The 29-year-old right-hander, who owns a 1-3 record with a 4.50 earned run […]

Garcia replaces injured Rosario on Game On Dude

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Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) – Pacific Classic favorite Game On Dude will be ridden Sunday in the 1 1/4-mile race at Del Mar by Martin Garcia who replaces the injured Joel Rosario. Rosario was hurt on Friday at Saratoga […]

California to face Japan for LLWS title

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South Williamsport, PA (Sports Network) – Japan needed a late homer to win the Little League World Series international championship, while Chula Vista, Calif. cruised to victory in the United States title game on Saturday. Nick Mora tossed 5 2/3 […]