Athletics 9, Astros 3
<p>HOUSTON — Brett Anderson struck out 10 more Houston batters, and Oakland backed him with three home runs for a win and a three-game sweep of Houston.<br />
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Cardinals 14, Giants 3
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain became the first Giants pitcher to allow nine runs in an inning since 1902 when Matt Carpenter and St.
Diamondbacks 8, Brewers 7
<p>MILWAUKEE — Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske belted a long two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers to complete a three-game series sweep.<br />
Johnson wins again at Martinsville
Driver earns eighth career victory at Virginia track
<p>MARTINSVILLE, Va. — No matter the changes to the car, the tires, or the weather, Martinsville Speedway is Jimmie Johnson’s kind of place.
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FBI investigating possibility of extortion in Rutgers scandal
<p>The FBI is investigating whether a former Rutgers basketball employee tried to extort the university before he made videos that showed ex-coach Mike Rice shoving and kicking players and be
ESCAPING THE SHADOWS
Michigan, Louisville are used to being overlooked
<p>ATLANTA — The hoops teams at Louisville and Michigan are used to being overlooked.
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Trapped N.C. children feared dead
<p>STANLEY, N.C. (AP) — A fire official says two young children trapped under dirt at a residential construction site in North Carolina are not expected to be found alive.
Monday weather
<p>“Two things you can count on this week: It will be much warmer, and there will be several chances for rain.
Johnson and Johnson is superb investment
<p>Dear Mr. Berko: In April 2005, I bought 140 shares of Johnson & Johnson at $72 (including commission). It’s now $80; in the past eight years, it’s gained only 8 points.
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<p>Church’s $10G brass hand rails stolen
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