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• Rory McIlroy wins Tour Championship to secure FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize, biggest cash payout in golf history

  25-08-2019 23:53
  ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy wins Tour Championship to secure FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize, biggest cash payout in golf history .
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• Moffitt wins 2nd week in a row at Chevrolet Silverado 250

  25-08-2019 23:52
  BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Brett Moffitt led 45 of 64 laps of Sunday’s Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on his way to a second straight win in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs.
  Moffitt won last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway and the back-to-back victories give him four for the season and 11 for his career.
  Alex Tagliani finished 5.16 seconds behind for second, Ben Rhodes came in third, and Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill rounded out the top five.
  Moffitt led
  
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• Citywide Prayer Gathering held in Tucson Saturday night

  25-08-2019 23:45
  TUCSON — The event known as the Citywide Prayer Gathering took place last night in Tucson.
  People came together at the Reid Park band shell to participate in the event.
  Event organizers say those at the gathering were able to enjoy a spoken word artist, a dance team, live music, and more.
  Organizers say the event was to motivate people to make prayer a part of their everyday lives.
  Last year, the Citywide Prayer Gathering had about 800 people attend.
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• Jin Young Ko wins CP Women’s Open by 5 shots

  25-08-2019 23:42
  AURORA, Ontario (AP) — Top-ranked Jin Young Ko closed with an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the CP Women’s Open by five shots over Nicole Broch Larsen.
  The South Korean pulled away with six birdies on the back nine to finish the tournament at 26-under 262. Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Canada (69) finished seven shots off the lead in a tie for third place with American Lizette Salas (64).
  Ko and Broch Larsen, who is from Denmark, entered the final round tied for the lead.
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• Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers

  25-08-2019 23:32
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series.
  Minnesota increased its AL Central lead to 3½ games over the Cleveland Indians, who lost to Kansas City at home 9-8 in 10 innings.
  Cron’s three-run shot to center field broke open a 2-0 game in the fourth and gave Pérez (9-5) plenty of cushion to
  
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• Altuve homers in big inning, Astros beat Angels 11-2

  25-08-2019 23:27
  HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered to cap a seven-run eighth inning, Framber Valdez grinded through six gritty innings and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday.
  Alex Bregman, Abraham Toro, Josh Reddick and Altuve all drove in runs in the eighth. Altuve’s homer was his 24th, tying a career high.
  Michael Brantley led off the eighth with a single, extending his hitting streak to 18 games. Reddick’s two-run double gave him three RBIs.
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• Louisiana wins 1st Little League title, beating Curacao 8-0

  25-08-2019 23:23
  SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Louisiana claimed its first Little League World Series title as Marshall Louque hit a pair of doubles and drove in three runs, while pitcher Egan Prather threw a two-hit shutout Sunday to lead a team from River Ridge past Curacao 8-0.
  Egan shut down a powerful Curacao lineup, throwing 88 pitches over six innings. His performance in the championship caps off a solid tournament on the mound in which he picked up two victories and struck out 19 batters in 14 1/3
  
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• Delle Donne scores 22, Mystics beat Liberty 101-72

  25-08-2019 23:19
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Delle Donne had 22 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday and the Washington Mystics led from the opening basket in a 101-72 rout of the New York Liberty.
  Washington (21-8) built a 31-14 advantage by the end of the first quarter and led by double digits the rest of the way.
  Delle Donne was 8 of 13 from the field and the Mystics shot 53 percent overall. Tianna Hawkins added 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Emma Meesseman and Aerial Powers scored 14 points each.
  Kia Nurse scor
  
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• López throws 5 no-hit innings, ChiSox top Rangers 2-0

  25-08-2019 23:18
  CHICAGO (AP) — Reynaldo López pitched five no-hit scoreless innings before leaving with dehydration and flu-like symptoms, and the Chicago White Sox went on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.
  Aaron Bummer replaced López to start the sixth. The first batter he faced, Shin-Soo Choo, lined a single to left on a 1-0 pitch for the Rangers’ only hit.
  José Abreu drove in both White Sox runs to reach 100 RBIs for the fifth time in six seasons. Adam Engel had two of
  
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• Bauer rocked as Pirates beat Reds 9-8 for three-game sweep

  25-08-2019 23:17
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trevor Bauer had another rocky outing for Cincinnati, allowing eight runs in three innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Reds 9-8 Sunday to sweep a three-game series.
  Since being acquired from the Cleveland Indians prior to the July 31 trade deadline, Bauer (10-11) is 1-3 with a 7.62 ERA in five starts. Seven of the runs charged to him Sunday were earned, and he had two walks and two strikeouts.
  Bryan Reynolds hit a bases-loaded triple high off the right field wall t
  
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• Excessive Heat Watch issued August 25 at 2:16PM MST until August 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  25-08-2019 23:16
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an ExcessiveHeat Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning throughWednesday evening.
  * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona.
  * IMPACTS…Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heatexhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead toheat stroke.
  * THREAT…High HeatRisk. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 112.Overnight lows in the 80s.An Excessive Heat Watch means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local st
  
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• Indians lose to Royals after losing Ramírez with broken hand

  25-08-2019 23:11
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn led off the 10th inning with his second homer of the game, sending the Kansas City Royals to a wild 9-8 win Sunday over the Cleveland Indians, whose playoff hopes were rocked by losing third baseman Jose Ramírez to a broken right hand.
  The Indians tied it in the ninth against Ian Kennedy (1-2) on a solo homer by Francisco Lindor and Franmil Reyes’ stunning three-run shot with two outs.
  O’Hearn hit a 2-2 pitch from Nick Goody (3-1) over
  
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• Journalist slain in Mexico promised readers “activism”

  25-08-2019 23:03
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission says a 12th journalist has been slain this year in the country, which is one of the world’s deadliest for the profession.
  Local media outlets identify the victim as Nevith Condés Jaramilllo, founder of a news website called El Observatorio del Sur. He was found stabbed to death Saturday at his home in Tejupilco, a town in the state of Mexico a three-hour drive southwest of Mexico City.
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• UCLA linebacker Calvert ineligible due to NCAA violation

  25-08-2019 22:58
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA linebacker Bo Calvert is out indefinitely due to a violation of NCAA rules. The school announced the sophomore’s status on Sunday but did not specify the infraction.
  Calvert played in five games last year with nine tackles. His absence is another blow to the Bruins’ depth at inside linebacker after projected starter Tyree Thompson suffered a foot injury and had to undergo surgery. Seniors Krys Barnes and Lokeni Toailoa are listed as the starters going in
  
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• No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener

  25-08-2019 22:47
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.
  Sunday’s move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz. The two were co-listed as backups on the depth chart, with Danny Vanden Boom rounding out the group.
  Coan is the only quarterback with significant experience following the departure of three-year st
  
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• Sudanese police: Tribal clashes kill 17 in eastern port city

  25-08-2019 22:45
  CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s police have released a statement saying clashes between two tribes in an eastern port city have killed 17 people in three days.
  The violence led Sudan’s new joint military-civilian council — formed just last week — to declare a state of emergency in Port Sudan on Sunday, and troops have been deployed in the city. The council also sacked the provincial governor and its top security official.
  The clashes in the Red Sea province erupted earlier thi
  
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• White Sox RHP López leaves after 5 hitless with dehydration

  25-08-2019 22:40
  CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox right-hander Reynaldo López was pulled after five no-hit innings due to dehydration and flu-like symptoms against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
  Aaron Bummer replaced López to start the sixth. The first batter he faced, Shin-Soo Choo, lined a single to left.
  Lopez struck out six and allowed only four baserunners while throwing 52 of 80 pitches for strikes. He walked two, hit Nick Solak, and Jose Trevino reached on the first of two errors by shortstop Ti
  
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• State Fair GOP booth volunteer reports sexual assault

  25-08-2019 22:36
  FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — Police at the Minnesota State Fair say they’re investigating after a volunteer at the Republican Party booth reported being groped through her clothes after a political argument with another woman.
  The 40-year-old GOP volunteer told police her assailant walked away after the incident Friday night.
  The Star Tribune reports that State Fair police spokeswoman Brooke Blakey declined to say what part of the victim’s body was groped. The assailant was des
  
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• Israeli court bars nationalist activists from upcoming polls

  25-08-2019 22:36
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court has barred two activists from a hard-line, nationalist party from running in upcoming elections.
  The court barred Benzi Gopstein, leader of an extremist anti-assimilation group, and Baruch Marzel, a prominent political activist. The court said both men incite racism against Arabs.
  The activists are part of the Jewish Power list, a faction comprised of hard-line religious nationalists who have cast themselves as successors to the banned Kahanist
  
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• Donaldson, Keuchel, Braves top Mets 2-1 for 8th win in row

  25-08-2019 22:19
  NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit two more home runs against the Mets, Dallas Keuchel pitched his best game of the season and the Atlanta Braves won their eighth in a row, holding off New York 2-1 Sunday.
  Atlanta relievers set a team record, too, by extending their string to 25 scoreless innings before the Mets scored in the ninth. Mark Melancon got pinch-hitter Joe Panik to ground out with runners on first and second to end it.
  The NL East leaders completed a three-game sweep and matched
  
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• Santander has 5 of Orioles’ 16 hits in 8-3 win over Rays

  25-08-2019 22:13
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander went 5 for 5 with a homer, Renato Núñez drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 Sunday for a split of the four-game series.
  After beating Baltimore twice to move atop the AL wild-card standings, Tampa Bay was outscored 15-4 by the team with the second-worst record in the majors.
  Rays opener Diego Castillo (2-7) gave up one run over two innings before Jalen Beeks was roughed up for seven runs and 11 hits in f
  
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• Target teams up with Disney to open shops

  25-08-2019 22:01
  NEW YORK (AP) — Target is hoping to bring the magic of characters like Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by creating permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.
  As part of its collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open 25 Disney-branded stores starting Oct. 4, with 40 additional locations opening by October 2020.
  Target is also launching a Disney-focused online experience on its site on Sunday. And it plans to o
  
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• East Carolina suspends 2 players from team after arrests

  25-08-2019 21:59
  GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car.
  Coach Mike Houston on Sunday announced the suspensions of linebacker Delvontae Harris and cornerback Juan Powell.
  Greenville Police Department spokeswoman Kristen Hunter says they were charged with felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle early Saturday after authorities responded to a report of two men pulling on car door handles and break
  
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• Starlin Castro helps Marlins rally past Phillies 3-2

  25-08-2019 21:55
  MIAMI (AP) — Starlin Castro’s two-run double in the sixth inning capped a comeback by the Miami Marlins, who rallied against Aaron Nola to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Sunday.
  Four Miami pitchers combined on a four-hitter and allowed one walk after giving up 10 bases on balls in each of the first two games of the series.
  Elieser Hernandez (3-5) gave up two runs in six innings. Ryne Stanek pitched around a leadoff walk in the ninth for his first career save.
  Rhys Hoskins hit his
  
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• Police: Man shoots worshipper during church service robbery

  25-08-2019 21:30
  FOREST ACRES, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man walked into a South Carolina church demanding money during an early Sunday service and shot one worshipper.
  Centro Cristiano de Columbia Church Pastor Henry Alfaro said the lights were dim and people were praying when the man waved his gun and demanded money around 6:15 a.m.
  Alfaro told WLTX-TV the man fired in the air, then shot a church member before his gun appeared to stop working and he ran from the church in the Columbia suburb of Fores
  
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• Messi, LeBron inspire Griezmann as Barcelona routs Betis 5-2

  25-08-2019 21:27
  MADRID (AP) — Antoine Griezmann copied Lionel Messi to score a goal and then imitated NBA star LeBron James to celebrate it.
  Griezmann thrived on his Camp Nou debut with Barcelona on Sunday, scoring twice to lead the Catalan club to its first Spanish league win of the season with a 5-2 rout of Real Betis.
  The newly signed France forward scored his first goal with Barcelona in the first half after Betis had taken an early lead, then took inspiration from Messi to curl in a left-footed shot
  
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• LeBron-inspired Griezmann scores 2 as Barcelona routs Betis

  25-08-2019 21:27
  MADRID (AP) — With Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez watching from the stands, Antoine Griezmann came through for Barcelona by scoring twice to lead the Catalan club to its first Spanish league win of the season with a 5-2 rout of Real Betis on Sunday.
  Griezmann celebrated his second goal by going near the Barcelona fans and throwing glitter into the air like NBA star LeBron James.
  “I like LeBron’s ritual and I tried to imitate him,” Griezmann said.
  The newly signed Fra
  
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• Atlético wins again to stay perfect in Spanish league

  25-08-2019 21:27
  MADRID (AP) — Portuguese teenager João Félix set up Víctor “Vitolo” Machin’s second-half goal as Atlético Madrid defeated Leganés 1-0 Sunday for its second straight win to start the Spanish league season.
  Félix sent a through pass for Vitolo in the 71st minute and the striker found the net from inside the area to leave Madrid tied with Sevilla at the top of the standings with a perfect league record.
  “It was a complicated ma
  
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• Israeli military: 3 projectiles launched from Gaza Strip

  25-08-2019 21:23
  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says three projectiles have been launched from the Gaza Strip, setting off air raid sirens in southern Israel.
  The military said two were intercepted by Israel’s missile defense system Sunday evening, but did not disclose what happened to the third.
  The fire from Gaza comes after Israel launched airstrikes into Syria on Saturday against what it said were Iranian drones being readied to attack Israel. Two alleged Israeli drones also crashed in the
  
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• Israeli aircraft strike Hamas site after Gaza rocket fire

  25-08-2019 21:23
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft carried out multiple strikes on Hamas military positions early Monday in the Gaza Strip after three rockets were launched from the territory into southern Israel.
  The military said the airstrikes included one on the office of a Hamas commander in the northern Gaza Strip. There were no reports of casualties.
  Late on Sunday, the army said two rockets fired from Gaza were intercepted by Israel’s missile defense system, but did not disclose what happened
  
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• Former US Sen. Al Franken tests welcome on speaking circuit

  25-08-2019 21:13
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken is testing his welcome on the speaking circuit as he takes more steps into public life after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his political career.
  The Star Tribune reports that tickets went on sale Friday for “An Evening with Al Franken” Oct. 2 at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon.
  The hall says Franken will share behind-the-scenes stories from his 15 years on “Saturday Night Live” and his 8½ years repre
  
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• AP Interview: IAAF head Coe discusses Bolt, Coleman, Semenya

  25-08-2019 21:08
  PARIS (AP) — Usain Bolt’s absence may feel like a giant void for fans, including IAAF President Sebastian Coe, when the world athletics championships begin next month.
  Bolt retired after the 2017 worlds, taking a haul of gold medals and jaw-dropping world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 with him. A star factor impossible to replicate, let alone replace, also left the sport.
  “In my lifetime watching sport, I can’t think of anybody other than Muhamma
  
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• Raiders place RB Doug Martin on IR, sign DT Corey Liuget

  25-08-2019 21:01
  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on injured reserve and signed former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget.
  The team also announced Sunday it has signed linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams and released long snapper Andrew DePaola.
  The nature of Martin’s injury was not immediately known, but he was used sparingly in the preseason after leading the Raiders with 723 yards rushing last year. The 30-year-old Martin spent his first
  
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• Police: Pedestrian fatally struck by pickup truck in Phoenix

  25-08-2019 21:01
  PHOENIX (AP) — Police say a pedestrian has been killed in north Phoenix after being struck by a pickup truck.
  They say 54-year-old Manual Araiza was hit about 11 p.m. Saturday and died after being taken to a hospital.
  Police say the 28-year-old driver of the truck told officers that he didn’t see the pedestrian before colliding with him and was unsure of which direction the pedestrian came from before the accident.
  The name of the driver hasn’t been released and police say thei
  
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• Italian amusement park monorail falls off track, 7 injured

  25-08-2019 20:58
  ROME (AP) — RAI state TV says seven people have been injured when a section of overhead monorail at an Italian amusement park crashed to the ground.
  None of the injured, including two children, suffered critical injuries.
  The accident occurred Sunday at Movieland, one of several attractions at Canevaworld amusement park in Lazise, a town on the shores of Lake Garda.
  Police were investigating the cause.
  After the accident, a stretch of twisted rail, with rail cars tipped to the side, lay on
  
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• Woman finds large diamond in California state park

  25-08-2019 20:53
  CALIFORNIA (NBC News) – An Arkansas woman named Miranda Hollingshead found a 3.72 carat diamond while at a state park known as Crater of Diamonds in California.
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• Trump confronts deep divides with G-7 leaders

  25-08-2019 20:34
  SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, France (NBC News) – There were stark differences with climate change, North Korea, and tariffs among world leaders meeting here this weekend — and barely concealed strife between White House and French officials.
  But to hear President Donald Trump tell it, the summit so far has been wonderful, the U.S. has been treated “beautifully,” and the leaders are “getting along very well.”
  “The vibes were good,” White House economic advis
  
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• Newcastle beats Tottenham 1-0 for Bruce’s first success

  25-08-2019 20:27
  LONDON (AP) — Steve Bruce claimed a first victory as Newcastle manager thanks to Joelinton sealing a 1-0 win at Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.
  Taking over from Rafa Benitez in the offseason, Bruce found himself under pressure after losing his first two games, but Joelinton’s first goal since joining Newcastle for a club-record 40 million pounds (about $50 million) brought the club a welcome three points.
  Newcastle was helped by a poor performance from Tottenham, which rar
  
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• Mona Barthel out of US Open; Kirsten Flipkens gets in

  25-08-2019 20:21
  NEW YORK (AP) — Mona Barthel has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of an injured right foot, allowing 2013 Wimbledon semifinalist Kirsten Flipkens to get into the field.
  Flipkens lost in qualifying at Flushing Meadows but now will participate in the main draw for the 11th time.
  Her best showing at Flushing Meadows was reaching the third round in 2009. She currently is ranked 109th.
  Barthel is No. 102 and hasn’t played on tour since losing her opening match at Lausanne, Switzerland,
  
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• Becao scores his 1st goal to help Udinese beat Milan 1-0

  25-08-2019 20:17
  MILAN (AP) — Rodrigo Becao scored his first professional goal to help Udinese beat AC Milan 1-0 as new Rossoneri coach Marco Giampaolo’s first match in charge ended in defeat on Sunday.
  Becao, who was signed by Udinese in the offseason, headed a corner into the bottom right of the net in the 72nd minute.
  The 23-year-old defender was signed from Brazilian side Bahia but had spent last season on loan at CSKA Moscow.
  Milan had no shots on target but thought it had a penalty after Alessi
  
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• Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job

  25-08-2019 20:15
  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With one game left in the preseason, the Atlanta Falcons have brought in former Pro Bowler Blair Walsh to compete for their kicking job.
  Walsh was at practice Sunday and will get a shot at beating out Giorgio Tavecchio, who has made only four of eight field goal attempts during the preseason.
  The Falcons (0-4) travel to Jacksonville for their final exhibition game Thursday night.
  The 29-year-old Walsh attended Georgia and was a sixth-round pick of Minnesota in 20
  
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• Man City, Spurs discover high bar for VAR on penalty calls

  25-08-2019 20:09
  LONDON (AP) — With VAR in its third weekend in the Premier League, Manchester City and Tottenham now know just how high the threshold is for penalty calls to be overturned by video reviews.
  City was denied a penalty even when Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma stood on David Silva’s foot. The champions were leading at the time and Sergio Aguero went on to score his second in a 3-1 win.
  But Tottenham had no such good fortune against Newcastle later on Sunday. Trailing to Joelinton
  
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• Rapids name Robin Fraser as head coach

  25-08-2019 20:05
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids have named former Major League Soccer player and longtime assistant Robin Fraser as their head coach.
  Fraser steps in for Conor Casey, who’s been the interim coach since the team fired Anthony Hudson in May. Colorado is 7-14-6 and at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
  Fraser’s first match in charge will be Saturday at the New York Red Bulls.
  The 52-year-old Fraser has served as an assistant coach at Toronto FC since 2
  
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• Flight data shows Iranian foreign minister’s plane has left the city where this year’s G-7 summit is taking place.

  25-08-2019 20:05
  BIARRITZ, France (AP) — Flight data shows Iranian foreign minister’s plane has left the city where this year’s G-7 summit is taking place.
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• Cubs 1B Rizzo sidelined by back tightness

  25-08-2019 19:58
  CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the starting lineup because of tightness in his back.
  Rizzo left Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Washington in the fifth inning. Rizzo has a history of back issues, but manager Joe Maddon says the tightness is in a different spot this time.
  The Cubs are off Monday before beginning a three-game series at the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
  Chicago also placed reliever Derek Holland on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder David
  
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• Average US price of gas down 8 cents per gallon to $2.66

  25-08-2019 19:47
  CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 8 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.66.
  Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that an abundant supply and low crude oil costs contributed to the decrease at the pump.
  The price is 25 cents lower than what it was a year ago.
  The highest average price in the nation is $3.57 a gallon in Honolulu.
  The lowest average is $2.07 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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• Kanye West hosts service honoring Ohio mass shooting victims

  25-08-2019 19:28
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Kanye West hosted a Sunday Service in Ohio in support of those affected by the recent mass shooting.
  A large crowd gathered at the musician’s service in a park in Dayton. The event featured choir singers and was also attended by comedian Dave Chappelle.
  Chappelle, who resides in nearby Yellow Springs, was scheduled to host a special block party and benefit concert later Sunday in Dayton for those affected by the shooting. That event was expected to feature nationa
  
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• Man dies in after taken in custody by Oklahoma City police

  25-08-2019 19:26
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police in Oklahoma City say a man has died after he was handcuffed and taken into custody.
  Authorities say the incident occurred about 3:30 a.m. Sunday after officers responded to an apartment complex following reports that a person was kicking apartment doors, talking incoherently and kicking a fence by the pool area.
  Police say officers found a man inside the complex and placed him in handcuffs before escorting him outside. Officials say officers placed the man on th
  
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• Tennessee CB Bryce Thompson faces domestic assault charge

  25-08-2019 19:18
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend.
  A woman told police the argument began Saturday night after she found another woman’s fake eyelashes in Thompson’s room. Thompson and the woman said they had been dating for four years.
  A witness told police he heard Thompson threatening to slap a woman and yelling that he would “shoot up the school.”
  Police say Th
  
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• AP Interview: Sudan PM seeks end to country’s pariah status

  25-08-2019 19:17
  KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s new prime minister says in an interview that ending his country’s international pariah status and drastically cutting military spending are prerequisites for rescuing a faltering economy.
  Abdalla Hamdok, a well-known economist, told The Associated Press on Sunday that he has already talked to U.S. officials about removing Sudan from Washington’s list of countries sponsoring terrorism and portrayed their reaction as positive. He says that &ld
  
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