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Monday night doubleheader UNDATED (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have opened their 2016 season by easily winning a road game against a reigning division champion.

Super Bowl champs escape in opener DENVER (AP) — The NFL kicked off its new season with Denver hosting Carolina in a rematch of the last Super Bowl. And just like last February, the Panthers still cannot beat the Broncos. Denver's dominant defense came up big against Cam Newton again and the Broncos escaped with a 21-20 victory...

Bosox take division lead...Yanks sweep Jays UNDATED (AP) — There's a new leader in the American League East.

Yanks hold off Jays...Red Sox tied for AL East lead...Marlins and Pirates in free falls...4 straight win for Dodgers UNDATED (AP) —There was a thrilling end to the New York Yankees' win over AL East-leading Toronto. Brett Gardner made a leaping catch against the left field wall to rob Justin Smoak with the bases loaded in the ninth to preserve a 7-6 win over the Blue Jays and keep the Yanks' wild

NL West-leading Dodgers rally for split at Coors Field...Orioles fading in AL East...Twins losing streak hits 13 UNDATED (AP) — — Colorado split a doubleheader with the Dodgers, winning 7-0 and losing the second game 10-6. In the opener, Tyler Anderson scattered six hits over 6 1/3 innings and drove in a run in the Rockies first shutout at home this season. Nolan Arenado had a run-scoring double i

US notches first gold of the games RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The first gold medal handed out at the Rio Olympics has gone to an American.

US notches first gold of the games RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — American shooter Virginia Thrasher has won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle.

Walker makes it 4-for-4 first-time winners in this year's majors SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — There's another first-time major champion in men's golf after Jimmy Walker tamed Baltusrol Golf Club.

UNDATED (AP) — They are smiling in Houston and pouting near Dallas as the Astros continue to inch closer to first place in the American League West. Lance McCullers Jr. struck out 10 while yielding just one run and five hits in six innings of the Astros' 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees. McCullers helped Houston avoid a three-game sweep and pull within 2 ½ games of the division-leading Texas

Dodgers hang first loss on Strasburg...Red Sox use 17-hit attack to stay in first place UNDATED (AP) — Stephen Strasburg's perfect season is over. Justin Turner homered twice off the Washington ace and drove in five runs to pace the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over Washington.

Red Sox gaining...Mets hold off Cubs...Sanchez wins ninth straight decision for Blue Jays UNDATED (AP) — The race in the American League East is getting tighter. The Red Sox are within a half-game of Baltimore for the top spot in the AL East.

MLB-SCHEDULE Sale goes 8 shutout innings, but doesn't get win...A-Rod four shy of 700 club UNDATED (AP) — Chris Sale did all he could to become baseball's first 15-game winner last night. He hurled eight shutout innings, allowing just one hit and left with a 3-0 lead.

Indians rip Tigers again UNDATED (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have added another game to their lead in the American League Central by maintaining their perfect record against the Detroit Tigers this season.

Indians streak reaches a dozen...Royals outlast Cards UNDATED (AP) — The Cleveland Indians continue to own the longest current winning streak in the majors.