SPORTS (MSM)

August 12, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Bumgarner pitches 5-hitter, overpowers Astros as Giants win (Yahoo Sports)

Madison Bumgarner headed up the dugout steps for the ninth inning when manager Bruce Bochy asked how he was feeling. ”Why are you asking?” San Francisco’s ace cracked. Minutes later, he completed a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts, backed by Brandon Belt’s two solo home runs that broke up a pitcher’s duel as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday night.

August 11, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Browns' Thomas dodges knee injury, Manziel rests sore elbow (Yahoo Sports)

Browns Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas did not sustain any significant damage when he was hit on the right knee during practice. Thomas did not practice Tuesday, but that was a planned rest day for the veteran. Thomas had his knee struck from behind by rookie defensive tackle Danny Shelton, who inadvertently fell into the eight-time Pro Bowler while being blocked on a running play on Monday.