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NEW YORK (AP) _ Jack Whitaker, whose Hall of Fame broadcasting career ranged from the first Super Bowl to Secretariat’s Triple Crown to short essays from major sporting events, died Sunday morning, CBS reported. The …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. His attorney …

By JANIE McCAULEY OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Zack Greinke threw seven smooth innings for his 200th win, pitching the first-place Houston Astros past the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. Alex …

By SCHUYLER DIXON ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ Jorge Polanco cleared the bases with a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning, helping the Minnesota Twins to their first-ever four-game sweep of Texas with a 6-3 victory …

By The Associated Press Houston Astros (78-44, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (69-52, second in the AL West) Oakland, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (15-4, 2.82 ERA) …

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Eddie Rosario and the Minnesota Twins keep hitting home runs, and maintaining the slimmest possible lead in the AL Central. Rosario matched his career high …