DAVIE, Fla. – Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan says he has added more than 15 pounds in the past year, which should make him better equipped to take on NFL blockers. Jordan was on the field for less than a quarter of the Dolphins’ defensive snaps as a rookie …
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PARIS – Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won their first Grand Slam title by defeating Spaniards Marc Lopez and Marcel Granollers 6-3, 7-6 (1) in the men’s doubles final of the French Open on Saturday. They became the first French team to win the men’s doubles at Roland Garros since …
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(SportsNetwork.com) – Wei-Yin Chen will take the mound Tuesday night at Miller Park opposite Matt Garza, as the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers resume their three-game interleague series. Chen got a no-decision against Cleveland his last time out, as he allowed five earned runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 …
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CHICAGO – Blues center David Backes has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks because of an upper-body injury. St. Louis, however, will have center Patrik Berglund for Monday night’s game against the Stanley Cup champions, who trail the playoff series 2-0. Berglund missed three games, also …
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RENTON, Wash. – Veteran tight end Tony Moeaki has signed with Seattle, giving the Seahawks three healthy tight ends on the active roster. The Seahawks also re-signed wide receiver Bryan Walters on Tuesday. Seattle waived linebacker L.J. Fort and defensive back Terrance Parks with an injury settlement to clear the …
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Carson, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Kell Brook earned a majority decision in taking the IBF welterweight title from Shawn Porter on Saturday night at StubHub Center. Both fighters were cut near the eye due to accidental head butts over the 12- round battle that saw Brook (33-0) win 117-111 and 116-112 …
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Phoenix, AZ – Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Martin Prado suffered a laceration on his left index finger during a 12-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Prado, who exited the game in the bottom of the sixth inning, did not require stitches and is listed …
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FORT WORTH, Texas – Matt Crafton raced to his second NASCAR Camping World Truck victory of the season Friday night, running the final 61 laps at Texas Motor Speedway on one tank of fuel. The defending series champion led 118 of 167 laps on the 1 1/2-mile track, and easily …
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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – Brad Keselowski has won the Nationwide pole for Saturday’s Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International. Keselowski, the defending race winner, turned a fast lap of 124.194 mph in the No. 22 Ford in the second and final round of qualifying to edge teammate Joey Logano and …
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CHICAGO – Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been ruled out for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky. Griner was hit in the right eye Sunday and underwent an outpatient procedure to correct a retinal issue. She has played a key role in helping Phoenix to …
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