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Larson has good time at ‘awkward’ media day

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Kyle Larson’s championship media day at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Thursday could be summed up in one word: awkward. Larson was the lone Cup Series “contender” on hand for the event. Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin, both technically still in the mix for the ...

Pirates’ Lowe up for hitting award

Brandon Lowe has been named an N.L. Silver Slugger Award finalist among second basemen by Louisville Slugger. Lowe, who is looking to win his first Silver Slugger, is joined by Milwaukee’s Brice Turang. Lowe hit .260 (152-for-584) with 29 doubles, 35 home runs, 96 RBI, a .331 on-base ...

Miami faces Irish minus Toney

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — For Notre Dame, this season comes with a mantra of “leave no doubt.” For Miami, there is now doubt. A game that has been hyped for months — No. 1 Miami at No. 4 Notre Dame — awaits Saturday night, a rematch from last season’s contest that got the Hurricanes ...

Injured Murray forces Vikes to change plans

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain, coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Thursday. Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday, with Max Brosmer serving as the backup. Murray’s status ...

Penguins fall behind early in loss at home

PITTSBURGH — Pavel Zacha scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night. Morgan Geekie scored in his third straight game and had an assist. Elias Lindholm, Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten also scored for the Bruins, who have won three straight. ...

Red Devils drop title tilt on kicks

JOHNSTOWN — The District 6 Class 2A boys soccer championship matchup between top-seeded Westmont Hilltop and second-seeded Central Cambria was that proverbial game that neither team deserved to lose, but that circumstances required one team to suffer that unfortunate fate. After the two ...