Day: August 27, 2017

Six ways the Raiders’ season could go off the rails in 2017Six ways the Raiders’ season could go off the rails in 2017

ALAMEDA — Although the training camp portion of the Raiders season was far from smooth, it appears they’ll come out of the exhibition season pretty much intact as the team given at least a puncher’s chance of ending the AFC reign of the New England Patriots. Late July and August hiccups have

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Broncos beat Packers in exhibition opener that features fight, proposalBroncos beat Packers in exhibition opener that features fight, proposal

DENVER — Von Miller never appeared during early warmups Saturday night. He failed to shimmy his way out of the tunnel with headphones hiding his ears and a smile covering his face. Had the Broncos reconsidered after watching New England’s Julian Edelman (knee) and Kansas City’s Spencer Ware

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Mariners commit 5 errors in 1st; Yanks pounceMariners commit 5 errors in 1st; Yanks pounce

The Mariners have prided themselves on a much-improved defense this season, which has helped keep them in the thick of the American League Wild Card race despite an injury-racked rotation. But that defense let them down in dramatic fashion in the first inning of Sunday’s series finale at Yankee Stadium, as five errors led to five unearned runs.

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Free agent linebacker Ahmad Brooks visiting the PackersFree agent linebacker Ahmad Brooks visiting the Packers

When the 49ers let veteran linebacker Ahmad Brooks go, they said they wanted to give him a better chance to find a new home. It may not take long. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Brooks is visiting the Packers, and also has interest from the Broncos. The Packers have had issues keeping

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Twins’ Houston residents closely monitoring Hurricane HarveyTwins’ Houston residents closely monitoring Hurricane Harvey

TORONTO — Residual flooding from Hurricane Harvey has devastated parts of Houston, but the Twins’ three residents of the fourth-largest city in the United States have come through the storm OK so far. “My family fortunately is good,â€� said Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey, who grew up in the Westbury section

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