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Ramirez powers Red Sox into first...Altuve boosts average to .357 UNDATED (AP) — There's been at change at the top of the American League East standings. Boston is on top, Baltimore drops a half-game behind and the New York Yankees are two games over .500 for the first time since April.

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.

Lowry leads in third round OAKMONT, Pa. (AP)— Shane Lowry, who climbed into contention and fell back, is back on top when play resumes early this morning at the 116th U.S. Open at Oakmont. The Irishman is at 5-under par, good for a two-shot lead over little known Andrew Landry.

Bills win in Ryan's return to the Meadowlands EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan made a triumphant return to the Meadowlands on Thursday, and the Buffalo Bills' head coach watched his team take over second place in the AFC East.

Bears get road win SAN DIEGO (AP) — It was a record-setting victory for Jay Cutler on Monday, and a major sense of relief for the Chicago Bears following back-to-back losses.