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Louisville investigating if escorts were hired for recruits (Yahoo Sports)
A book by an escort alleging that former Louisville staffer Andre McGee brought escorts into dorm parties, and paid for the women to strip and have sex with the Cardinals’ recruits, their fathers and players is available online. Louisville is investigating allegations by Katina Powell in the upcoming book, ”Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen,” from a publishing affiliate of the Indianapolis Business Journal. The 104-page book was
Keuchel wins 20th, Astros set runs record, rout D-backs 21-5 (Yahoo Sports)
A playoff berth tantalizingly close, the Houston Astros sent their ace to the mound seeking his 20th victory. Dallas Keuchel became the AL’s first 20-game winner and the Astros routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 21-5 Friday night. ”I don’t want to play the National League style at the end of the season because I want the DH,” he said, ”but this game is crazy.
Colts list QB Andrew Luck as questionable vs Jaguars (Yahoo Sports)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will likely be a game-time decision to play against Jacksonville on Sunday.
Saints coach Payton expects QB Brees to start vs Cowboys (Yahoo Sports)
Drew Brees is expected to return as starter for New Orleans against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night in the Superdome, Saints coach Sean Payton said Friday. ”We’re planning on starting him, based on the work week,” Payton said after practice. Brees missed the Saints’ 27-22 loss in Carolina last Sunday because of a bruised rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder.
Tulowitzki returns, AL East champ Blue Jays rally past Rays (Yahoo Sports)
Troy Tulowitzki played as if a late-season injury is behind him. Tulowitzki doubled and singled in his return to the Toronto lineup after missing three weeks with injuries, and the AL East champion Blue Jays rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Friday night. ”Big relief he’s back out there,” Toronto center fielder Kevin Pillar said.
Astros stay alive in AL West race, Keuchel notches 20th win
((The Sports Xchange)) – Houston left-hander Dallas Keuchel became the American League’s first 20-game winner and the Astros hit four home runs and stayed alive in AL West race with a 21-5 trouncing of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday. Right fielder George Springer, shortstop Carlos Correa, center fielder Colby Rasmus and third baseman Luis Valbuena homered for the Astros (85-75), who set a franchise record for runs
Angels' playoff hopes alive with win over Rangers
(The Sports Xchange) – Mike Trout hit a leadoff triple in the ninth and then scored the winning run in a 2-1 victory on Friday over the Texas Rangers, keeping the Los Angeles Angels’ playoff hopes alive. “It’s a big game,” Trout said. “We’re fighting.” The Angels (84-76) were one game behind Houston starting the day in the race for the second wild-card spot.
Sale makes history in White Sox win
(The Sports Xchange) – Chris Sale threw seven-plus innings, struck out seven, allowed five hits and walked one as he broke one of the Chicago White Sox’s oldest single-season records with a strikeout in the second inning in their 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Sale finished the season with 274 strikeouts surpassing the previous high of 269 set by Ed Walsh in 1908. It hasn’t quite set in yet,