USA Sports News | 2018-08-20 02:52:39

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IndyCar's Robert Wickens suffers 'orthopedic injuries' in scary crash: https://www.facebook.com/CindyBoren, http://www.facebook.com/des.bieler

The 29-year-old IndyCar rookie was airlifted to a hospital after colliding with Ryan Hunter-Reay in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway.

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Watch: Dodgers Reliever Zac Rosscup Beats Mariners With Immaculate Ninth Inning: Emily Caron

Zac Rosscup added an exclamation point to the Dodgers' big win in Seattle.

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Justin Verlander picks up 200th win, Astros avoid sweep and regain lead in AL West standings:

Verlander pitched the Astros to a big win in Oakland on Sunday

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Jessie Bates reacts to Bengals cutting George Iloka, which effectively makes him a starter: Rebecca Toback

The Bengals’ rookie safety is in line to start in Week 1 following Iloka’s release.

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This is the injury test Yankees wanted no part of: Kevin Kernan

You have to wonder if the Yankees will be fully healthy by the wild-card game. Life got a lot tougher for the injury-plagued Yankees in their 10-2 wipeout of the terrible Blue Jays at Yankee Stadiu…

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Cowboys' Zack Martin avoids injury scare with knee:

Martin has no structural damage in his knee, according to the Associated Press.

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Atlanta United goes top of MLS as Josef Martinez equals MLS record:

Get a report of the Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC 2018 Major League Soccer, Regular Season football match.

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Redskins will work out Adrian Peterson on Monday as they search for running back depth:

The organization is looking to replenish a position that’s been ravaged by injuries.

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Fantasy Football 2018 Updated Big Board: NFL Preseason Week 2 Rankings: Zach Petersel

Updated Fantasy Football big board. Who made the biggest jump in the rankings?

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Massachusetts golfer gets finger bitten off at the knuckle during an insane fight:

This sounds ... not good ... for the golfer or his game going forward

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With youth, pedigree and good fortune, Bears OL has rare opportunity to reach rare heights:

Mixed preseason numbers notwithstanding, the Bears stand on the brink of a potentially elite offensive line, in the hands of one of the most highly regarded coaches in the game.

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Yu Darvish's rehab start ends after just one inning:

Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish, making his first rehab start, lasted just one inning in Sunday's game with Class A South Bend. After throwing six warm-up pitches, he left with a trainer prior to the start of the second inning.

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Premier League scores, winners and losers: Manchester United awful, City and Chelsea shine:

Jose Mourinho's team continues to stumble out of the gate while Pep Guardiola's side is on a roll

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Richard Sherman blasts NFL's 'idiotic' helmet rule, which he doesn't seem to understand: Steven Ruiz

Sherman is the latest player to rip the NFL’s new rule.

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Jarvis Landry says Josh Gordon will be ready for Steelers and Damion Ratley says 'he's a monster': Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Landry has no doubt in his mind that Josh Gordon will be ready for the Steelers game Sept. 9, and rookie Damion Ratley says "he's a monster.''

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Aaron Hernandez's suicide notes to lawyer, fiancée and daughter revealed: Katherine Lam

Aaron Hernandez penned suicide notes to his lawyer, fiancée and daughter, who he told to “never fear him” as he entered a “timeless realm,” that showed the former NFL star’s final thoughts before his death.

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Big leaguers remember their worst Little League moments:

Even All-Stars have an at-bat, a pitch or a play from when they were kids that they can't forget for all the wrong reasons.

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Sister Mary Jo Sobieck steals show at White Sox game with epic first pitch:

Sister Mary Jo Sobieck brought class, showmanship and some serious velocity while throwing an epic first pitch before Saturday's White Sox game.

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Ready or not, Bills are that much closer to Josh Allen time after AJ McCarron injury: Mark Maske

In this year's class of prized rookie NFL quarterbacks, there is no prospect more intriguing than Josh Allen.