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![Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as Philadelphia defensive end Michael Bennett (77) and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) apply pressure during the Panthers' 21-17 victory on Sunday in Philadelphia.]()
Panthers going to hurry-up offense? Rivera: Not so fast
CHARLOTTE - Panthers quarterback Cam Newton loves playing in the no-huddle, hurry-up offense, calling it "our edge."
Tight Greg Olsen thinks Newton excels in an upbeat offense.
But coach Ron Rivera pumped the breaks on the notion that the …
![THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Milwaukee's Ryan Braun celebrates with Lorenzo Cain after scoring on a double by Jesus Aguilar during the first inning of the Brewers' 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Friday in Milwaukee. Game 7 was played on Saturday.]()
Aguilar, Brewers beat Dodgers 7-2, send NLCS to Game 7
MILWAUKEE - Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy.
A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd have the Milwaukee Brewers all set up for Game 7.
Jesus Aguilar sparked Milwaukee's slumping lineup with …
![Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebgrates with Lorenzo Cain after scoring on a double by Jesus Aguilar during the first inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)]()
Aguilar, Brewers beat Dodgers 7-2, send NLCS to Game 7
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy.
A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd have the Milwaukee Brewers all set up for Game 7.
Jesus …
![The Boston Red Sox celebrates after winning Game 5 of a baseball American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Thursday.]()
Red Sox sail into World Series, set for ace Sale's return
HOUSTON (AP) — David Price, at last, looked like a postseason ace. Craig Kimbrel pitched a lockdown inning. And much-maligned Jackie Bradley Jr. became an MVP.
Most everything went right for the …
![North Carolina State's Kelvin Harmon (3) hauls a pass in against Virginia's Bryce Hall (34) during the first half of their Sept. 29 game in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack visits Death Valley this weekend to take on No. 3 Clemson.]()
Harmon making the tough catches for No. 16 Wolfpack
RALEIGH, N.C. - It doesn't matter to North Carolina State's Kelvin Harmon whether he's wide open downfield or tussling with a defensive back as the ball comes his way.
Just get the ball close, and he's going to make that catch.
The junior has …
![Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Read the full story at www.theitem.com.]()
Kershaw dominant, Dodgers beat Brewers 5-2, lead NLCS 3-2
LOS ANGELES - Clayton Kershaw put his previous flop behind him and pushed the Los Angeles Dodgers forward - one victory from a return trip to the World Series.
With so much at stake, the three-time Cy Young Award winner bounced back from one of …
![Milwaukee's Lorenzo Cain hits an RBI double during the third inning of Game 5 of their National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles.]()
Dodgers knock off Brewers 2-1 in 13 to even NLCS
LOS ANGELES - Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night and tying the NL Championship Series at two games apiece.
Bellinger …
