us-hotdailynews: 2015-09-01 U.S. Sports

David Ortiz hits homer No. 495 as Red Sox beat Yankees
Boston Globe
There is much work to be done on the roster before the Red Sox are contenders again, starting with the pitching staff. But on Monday night, Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. showed once again that the outfield is set. Betts slugged a two-run home run ...
Baseball Capsules   USA TODAY
Red Sox Wrap: David Ortiz Hits Homer No. 495 In 4-3 Win Over Yankees   NESN.com
Closing Time: David Ortiz hits career home run No. 495, Mookie Betts also goes ...   WEEI.com
Bangor Daily News
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Jay Gruden's clout on display as Robert Griffin III loses starting job
Washington Post
In naming Kirk Cousins his starting quarterback over incumbent Robert Griffin III on Monday, Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden made strong statements about the primacy of competition and about his own clout within the organization. Gruden informed ...

RG3's potential teams after Redskins exit: 4 bad fits, 1 ideal landing spot   Yahoo Sports
Bell: Jay Gruden better be right about Kirk Cousins after fumbling on Robert ...   USA TODAY
Redskins Name Kirk Cousins as Quarterback; Steelers Obtain Kicker   New York Times
Dallas Morning News
NBCSports.com
Newsday
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ESPN

Bodo: How Roger Federer distracts Serena Williams
ESPN
As Serena Williams makes her attempt at completing the calendar Grand Slam, she'll depend a lot on her massive serve to beat the field. John Brenkus and the ESPN Sport Science team reveal that there's more than just power to her game. Peter Bodo ...

Serena Williams Coasts Through Shortened Match at US Open, Losing Only Five Points   New York Times
US Open: Serena Williams advances to second round   Yahoo Sports (blog)
Thompson: Serena Williams an Ali for a new generation   San Jose Mercury News
FOXSports.com
Philly.com
Miami Herald
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Levine: Cubs' Jake Arrieta Adds Leadership To His Pitching Resume
CBS Local
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 31: Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs hugs pitching coach Chris Bosio #25 during a ceremony in recognition of pitching a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on ...

Jake Arrieta celebrates no-hitter by flying home in pajamas   San Jose Mercury News
5 pitchers who threw flawed no-hitters   New York Daily News
Arrieta buzz quickly fades around Cubs in loss to Reds   Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Biddeford Journal Tribune
Hartford Courant
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IBNLive

Kei Nishikori, Ana Ivanovic out as US Open starts with upsets
IBNLive
Kei Nishikori was back in the US Open spotlight on Monday but for all the wrong reasons as last year's runner-up headlined a day of first-round upsets at Flushing Meadows. Fourth seed Nishikori, who last year became the first Asian man to reach a grand ...

Last year's US Open finalist Kei Nishikori a first-round loser this year   Los Angeles Times
Stars Take a Beating on a Topsy-Turvy Day   New York Times
Nishikori, Ivanovic out as US Open starts with upsets   Reuters
CNN
SI.com
Daily News & Analysis
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Bartolo Colon cruises through eight shutout innings as Mets top Phillies
USA TODAY
NEW YORK (AP) — Bartolo Colon breezed through eight snappy innings and the New York Mets got homers from Curtis Granderson and Michael Conforto, extending their dominant run against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 victory Monday night.
Bartolo Colon baffles Phillies for second time in a week   ESPN (blog)
Colon Blanks Phillies For 8 Innings, Mets Win 3-1   CBS Local
Bartolo Colon pitches like an ace for Mets in 3-1 win over Phillies   New York Daily News
CBSSports.com
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Yankees, Counting on Greg Bird to Replace Mark Teixeira, Come Up Short
New York Times
BOSTON — With Mark Teixeira headed back to New York on Monday to have more tests on his injured shin, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman was asked what his alternatives at first base might be besides Greg Bird. “Bird,” Cashman said. So it was ...

Rapid Reaction: Red Sox 4, Yankees 3   ESPN (blog)
Yankees fall to Red Sox, 4-3, miss chance to gain ground on Blue Jays in AL East   New York Daily News
Female fan hit by McCann's bat   Washington Post
Newsday
New York Post
NJ.com
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ESPN

Kings VP of basketball operations Vlade Divac adds title of GM
ESPN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Vlade Divac has added the title of general manager of the Sacramento Kings. The Kings announced Monday that Divac will serve as vice president of basketball operations and general manager. Divac was hired in March as vice ...

Sacramento Kings promote Vlade Divac to general manager   SI.com
Vlade Divac Named Kings GM, Peja Stojakovic's Front-Office Position Revealed   Bleacher Report

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Mariners trade Austin Jackson to Cubs
CBSSports.com
Peters: After years of regular-season success and postseason failures, the Blues are at a crossroads. If the trend continues, St. Louis might be forced into big changes. Story. NHL Headlines. Stars fan delivers pregame burgers to Seguin · Stars sign ...
How does newcomer Austin Jackson fit in with Cubs?   ESPN (blog)
Cubs' trade for outfielder Austin Jackson provides greater flexibility   Chicago Tribune
Playoff-hopeful Cubs get Austin Jackson from Mariners   USA TODAY
NBCSports.com
Yahoo Sports (blog)
CBS Local
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SI.com

LA Clippers sign veteran free agent Chuck Hayes
Washington Post
LOS ANGELES — The Clippers have signed free agent veteran Chuck Hayes. The center-power forward averaged 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 29 games for Toronto last season. The 10-year NBA veteran also has played for Houston and Sacramento.
Clippers sign center Chuck Hayes   Los Angeles Times
Clippers sign vet big man Hayes; Jordan leaves agent   OCRegister
Report: Clippers reach deal with veteran Chuck Hayes   CBSSports.com
NBA.com (blog)
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