Athletics-Astros preview (Aug 30, 2016) and other top stories.

• Athletics-Astros preview (Aug 30, 2016)

  

  HOUSTON -- Before dropping the series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday night, the Oakland Athletics had caught a glimmer of hope with consecutive series victories over postseason contenders Cleveland and St. Louis. Oakland (57-74) has been besieged by injuries, using the disabled list a club-record 27 times this season. With starters Sonny Gray (strained right forearm) and Jesse Hahn (strained right shoulder) currently on the DL, the Athletics have been forced to fill the void wi..

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• Why John Isner would buy stock in Frances Tiafoe

  

  10:48 PM ETGreg GarberSenior Writer CloseGreg Garber joined ESPN in 1991 and provides reports for NFL Countdown and SportsCenter. He is also a regular contributor to Outside the Lines and a senior writer for ESPN.com.NEW YORK -- A week ago, John Isner saw his three-year run as the United States' No. 1-ranked man come to an end. On Monday, the same day that top ranking was restored, the No. 20 seed at the US Open was stretched to his outer limits by an 18-year-old fellow American.Frances Tiafoe, ..

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• No. 3 Oklahoma's D looks to slow No. 15 Houston's Ward

  

  Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Oklahoma begins the season against Houston, in Houston on Saturday. (Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press) By Cliff Brunt | AP August 29 at 7:02 PM NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma’s defense might need to reach midseason form in the opener. Houston, led by explosive quarterback Greg Ward, Jr., is ranked 15th and looking to make a jump on the big stage against the thi..

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• Tuesday NFL preview: Chargers' Joey Bosa says he's 'ready to play'

  

  NFL Nation reporters assess the top storylines to watch for every team on Tuesday.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTThe Bills are getting healthier. After losing several players to injuries over the final week of camp, the team got safety Aaron Williams (concussion), left tackle Cordy Glenn (ankle), wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and running back Mike Gillislee (concussion) all back at practice this week in some capacity. W..

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• Tim Tebow reportedly gets offer from Venezuelan winter ball team

  

  The former Heisman Trophy winner was offered a contract from Aguilas del Zulia, a five-time champion of the Venezuela Professional Baseball League, according to Yahoo Sports. The team sent Tebow's representatives the offer on Monday, the day before he ...

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• Buccaneers-Redskins game moved up due to threat of severe weather

  

  29 Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutBuccaneers-Redskins game moved up due to threat of severe weatherAn approaching tropical depression forced the preseason finale to be moved from Thursday to Wednesday.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Buccaneers-Redskins game moved up due to threat of severe weatherThe preseason final..

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• A Q and A with Bellator president Scott Coker - Las Vegas Review

  

  Bellator MMA president Scott Coker has seen the mixed martial arts world from bottom to top.He started Strikeforce and turned it into the unquestioned No. 2 organization in just five years, eventually selling to the UFC, where he was under contract for three years as part of the deal.When that time expired, he took over Bellator, where he is trying to carve out a market share in the shadow of a UFC organization that was just sold for a whopping $4 billion.Coker isn’t one to be intimidated, howev..

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• First-round opponent a tall order for Serena Williams

  

  First-round opponent a tall order for Serena WilliamsBy Peter Bodo | Aug 29, 2016ESPN.comBryan R. Smith/AP PhotoChris Evert looks ahead to Serena Williams' first-round match against Ekatarina Makarova at the US Open. Williams has been suffering from shoulder problems since she won Wimbledon.NEW YORK -- If Serena Williams thought the pressure that surrounded her like a thick, toxic fog while she sought to complete a historic calendar-year Grand Slam last year at Flushing Meadows has dissipated fo..

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• Winners and losers: Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott shine

  

  The loneliest job in football belongs to the man who lets Tom Brady down. Patriots second-year tight end A.J. Derby learned the hard way Friday night, when his wide-open drop ended Brady's third drive of his brief preseason. Brady headed to the bench with disgust, aware that he only had so many snaps until October. The ferocity Brady displayed in his four drives was unmistakable. He looked like a man who didn't enjoy coming off the bench or the notion that he'll have to watch Jimmy Garoppolo..

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• Harbaugh: 'I don't respect' Kaepernick's actions

  

  ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh didn't mince words when asked Monday about the recent protest made by his former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick."I acknowledge his right to do that. I don't respect the motivation or the action," said Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick with the San Francisco 49ers.Harbaugh looked to clarify his comments in a tweet later Monday.I apologize for misspeaking my true sentiments. To clarify, I support Colin's motivation. It's his method ..

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