Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems

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AP Sports WriterFalcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problemsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Raheem Morris loves Younghoe Koo. He'd just prefer to see more extra points instead of field goals from the reliable placekicker.''Koo has been money,...

Texans look to regroup after close loss to Indianapolis

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AP Sports WriterTexans look to regroup after close loss to IndianapolisBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans were one play away from likely extending their winning streak to three games on Sunday.Instead a late fumble on the Colts...

Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

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AP Sports WriterImproved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimismBy STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season Sunday.The Packers...

Panthers’ McCaffrey set for return to action vs. Broncos

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AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. BroncosBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey is champing at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a...

Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

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AP Sports WriterAngels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in tradeBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noe Ramirez and a player to be named or...

Mariners sign Haniger to $3 million deal, avoid arbitration

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Mariners sign Haniger to $3 million deal, avoid arbitrationSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Mitch Haniger to a $3.01 million, one-year contract Monday and avoided arbitration.Haniger did not play last season due to lingering issues from injuries...

Adam Wainwright wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award

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Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente AwardNEW YORK (AP) Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy.Wainwright's Big League Impact foundation and...

Haniger, Mariners agree to $3.01M deal, avoid arbitration

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Haniger, Mariners agree to $3.01M deal, avoid arbitrationSEATTLE (AP) Outfielder Mitch Haniger and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a $3.01 million, one-year contract Monday that avoided arbitration.Haniger did not play last season due to lingering issues from injuries...

Dick Allen, fearsome hitter and 7-time All-Star, dies at 78

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AP Sports WriterDick Allen, fearsome hitter and 7-time All-Star, dies at 78By ROB MAADDIDick Allen, a fearsome hitter who was a seven-time All-Star, the 1964 NL Rookie of the Year and the 1972 AL MVP, has died. He was...

Adam Wainwright wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award

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Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente AwardNEW YORK (AP) Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy.Wainwright's Big League Impact foundation and...