Washington Nationals fall to Houston Astros, 8-2, before mostly empty stadium

The Nationals fall a season-worst 26 games below .500, but very few people are there to see it an 8-2 loss to the visiting Astros.


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Baltimore Orioles' win against the Red Sox gives them most victories against Boston in five years

The timely hitting, coupled by some clutch work out of the bullpen, keyed the Orioles' 4-2 victory over the Red Sox.


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Virginia football team nears a decision on injured wide receiver Tim Smith

A decision on whether to redshirt injured wide receiver Tim Smith appears to be near for the Cavaliers. The sophomore will seek a second opinion on his lingering ankle injury this week.



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Selig rules out increased instant replay this year

NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig ruled out increased use of instant replay by umpires to review close calls during the postseason this year.


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Jeter helps Yankees to `monumental' win over Rays

NEW YORK -- For a night, the Yankees' pennant push was secondary.


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With Kolb back, Vick is again Eagles' backup

PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick is more likely to begin the game at wide receiver than quarterback this week.


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Fitzpatrick to start at QB for Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- It didn't take long for Bills' first-year coach Chan Gailey to give the revolving door at quarterback a quick and sudden spin.



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Jimmy Clausen to start for Panthers; Matt Moore benched

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A day before his 23rd birthday, Jimmy Clausen received a job promotion he seemed destined for since before he entered high school: NFL starting quarterback.


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Ravens assistant coach Moeller charged with DUI

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Authorities say Baltimore Ravens assistant offensive line coach Andy Moeller is facing drunken driving charges.


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Titans QB Young still starter despite benching, 3 turnovers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jeff Fisher keeps repeating it: There's no quarterback controversy in Tennessee, and Vince Young will start Sunday against the New York Giants and for the rest of the season.


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Steelers not saying how long QB Dixon will be out

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't saying yet how long quarterback Dennis Dixon will be out with a left knee injury, a problem that typically sidelines a player for multiple games.



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