Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning

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AP Hockey WriterBubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-LightningBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry...

LEADING OFF: Rays, Indians try to clinch; Cole, Gray on hill

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LEADING OFF: Rays, Indians try to clinch; Cole, Gray on hillBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---ONE AND DONETampa Bay can clinch its first AL East crown since 2010 with a win at the...

Twins reinstate Bailey from injured list to start vs. Tigers

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Twins reinstate Bailey from injured list to start vs. TigersMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Homer Bailey from the 45-day injured list on Tuesday so he could start their series opener against Detroit.Bailey made just one start...

Indianapolis gets back on track with defense, running game

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AP Sports WriterIndianapolis gets back on track with defense, running gameBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich kept it simple Sunday: Run the ball and let the defense do its job.And once again, the Indianapolis Colts proved old-school football...

Fournette gradually carving role with Brady-led Buccaneers

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AP Sports WriterFournette gradually carving role with Brady-led BuccaneersBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) It didn't take Leonard Fournette long to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers what he can mean to their offense moving forward.The fourth-year pro released in...

Unbeaten Ravens look forward to clash with defending champs

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AP Sports WriterUnbeaten Ravens look forward to clash with defending champsBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Ravens took a little time to savor their 14th consecutive regular-season victory, a rout of defending AFC South champion Houston on the road. Then they...

Panthers’ 0-2 start ignites ‘tank for Trevor’ talk

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AP Sports WriterPanthers' 0-2 start ignites 'tank for Trevor' talkBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Two games into the season the ''tank for Trevor'' talk has already begun in earnest in Carolina.The Panthers have stumbled to an 0-2 start...

Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas

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AP Sports WriterFalcons still ruffled over epic collapse in DallasBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers following their epic collapse in Dallas.Despite holding a 20-point lead in the first quarter and still up...

Giants halfback Saquon Barkley has ACL injury to right knee

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AP Sports WriterGiants halfback Saquon Barkley has ACL injury to right kneeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) A major knee injury has ended Saquon Barkley's season.His career still has a long way to go, New York Giants coach...

Colts’ Hooker is 2nd Indy player with torn Achilles in 2020

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AP Sports WritersColts' Hooker is 2nd Indy player with torn Achilles in 2020By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have played two games and lost two starters with torn Achilles tendons.Coach Frank Reich announced Monday that safety Malik...