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Pelicans beat Nuggets for first victory of season
Pelicans beat Nuggets for first victory of season

No. 12 Baylor beats West Virginia 17-14 to improve to 8-0
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No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU
Brewer throws for 277 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Baylor beat West Virginia 17-14 for 10th win in a row

Ravens, Jackson takes on Brady, undefeated Pats in Week 9
NFL This Week: Ravens, Jackson takes on Brady, undefeated Pats in Week 9

Georgia Southern stuns No. 20 Appalachian State again
Wesley Kennedy ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns and Georgia Southern upset No. 20 Appalachian State for the second straight season 24-21

Tokyo gives in: Olympic marathons head north to Sapporo
Tokyo gives in: Olympic marathons head north to Sapporo

Panthers don’t want to allow big loss to snowball vs. Titans
The Carolina Panthers are determined to not allow another big midseason loss to send their season spiraling

Suns hammer Warriors and continue impressive start
Steph Curry breaks left hand in loss

Timberwolves exercise third-year option on guard Okogie
The Timberwolves announced Thursday that they exercised the third-year option on Josh Okogie.

Vikings, Chiefs both await word on whether Mahomes plays
The Chiefs aren’t the only ones who hope Patrick Mahomes plays against Minnesota on Sunday

Seahawks face last “easy” challenge hosting Buccaneers
With what lies ahead, the Seattle Seahawks better enjoy what appears to be the final “easy” week on the schedule

Cole, Rendon among 131 free agents on market
Cole, Rendon among 131 free agents on market

Raiders happy to return home from game against Lions
Raiders happy to return home from game against Lions

Jets lose rookie LB Cashman for season with shoulder injury
New York Jets rookie LB Blake Cashman will miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury

Indians exercise ace Corey Kluber’s 2020 contract option
The Cleveland Indians officially exercised starter Corey Kluber’s $17.5 million contract option for next season

Gasper, McKenzie, Turner among players for early training
Gasper, McKenzie, Turner among players for early training

Athletics exercise $5.5 million contract option for Petit
Versatile Oakland reliever Yusmeiro Petit had his $5.5 million contract option for the 2020 season exercised by the Athletics

Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns each suspended 2 games
Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns each suspended 2 games

Mariners decline 2020 option on LHP Wade LeBlanc
The Seattle Mariners have declined Wade LeBlanc’s $5.5 million option for the 2020 season, and the left-hander will become a free agent