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Volquez sharp as Royals beat Blue Jays 5-0 in ALCS opener (Yahoo Sports)
Edinson Volquez planned to pitch the Toronto Blue Jays inside in Game 1 of their American League Championship Series, just as he did during their contentious series earlier this season. Then, after chatting with Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, he changed his mind. Volquez combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, Perez hit a soaring home run off Toronto starter Marco Estrada, and Kansas City rolled to a 5-0
Lamar Odom regains consciousness, family and friends say (Yahoo Sports)
Lamar Odom has regained consciousness, and he is communicating – speaking and even giving a thumbs up from his hospital bed – just days after being found in extremely critical condition at a Nevada brothel, loved ones said. It’s the first significant update on Odom’s health since he was found unconscious and facedown at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada, on Tuesday afternoon. Odom spoke a greeting and gave a
Johnny Manziel questioned by police after domestic dispute (Yahoo Sports)
Johnny Manziel promised he would win back the trust of the Browns and teammates with his actions following a rocky rookie season. After making significant strides in his second year in the NFL, a recent incident could raise concerns about the popular quarterback again. Manziel was questioned by police after witnesses saw him arguing on the side of a highway with his girlfriend and pulling her back into his car
LeBron receives back injection as injuries slow Cavaliers (Yahoo Sports)
After downplaying injuries, LeBron James has accepted reality: the Cavaliers won’t start the season looking like potential NBA champions. Decimated by injuries since the 2014-15 playoffs, the Cavs will open a new season without starting guards Kyrie Irving (knee surgery) and Iman Shumpert (wrist). Kevin Love (shoulder), Anderson Varejao (Achilles) and Timofey Mozgov (knees) are still recovering from surgeries.
Bills' LeSean McCoy set to return; Tyrod Taylor questionable (Yahoo Sports)
Bills running back LeSean McCoy expects to return from a hamstring injury and play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Two other top players – quarterback Tyrod Taylor and receiver Sammy Watkins – are questionable. ”I look forward to playing,” McCoy said.
Excitement builds in Chicago for 'cursed' Cubs
In the neighborhood around Chicago’s storied Wrigley Field, there is an aura of anticipation rarely sparked by the Cubs, baseball’s long-time lovable losers who are trying to end a 107-year jinx. The Cubs have not reached the World Series since 1945 and have not won Major League Baseball’s championship series since 1908 — the longest title drought in North American sports history. “If they win this next series and they
Hend and Lahiri set to go head-to-head again in Macau
(Reuters) – Australian Scott Hend took charge of the Macau Open by carding a masterful seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday to set up another final day shoot out with India’s Anirban Lahiri. The 2013 champion struck two eagle threes during his third round in the Chinese gambling enclave on Saturday to move onto 15-under and two clear of defending champion Lahiri, who pipped the Australian to the
Golf-Hend and Lahiri set to go head-to-head again in Macau
Australian Scott Hend took charge of the Macau Open by carding a masterful seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday to set up another final day shoot out with India’s Anirban Lahiri. The 2013 champion struck two eagle threes during his third round in the Chinese gambling enclave on Saturday to move onto 15-under and two clear of defending champion Lahiri, who pipped the Australian to the title last