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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Pro football returns tonight with the opening game of the 2015 NFL season. The first game features the NFL champion New England Patriots at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before the game the Patriots will unveil their fourth Super Bowl banner.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been a busy team. First they placed center John Sullivan on the injured reserve list with a designation to return because of a bad back. Then came news that they had signed wide receiver Jarius Wright to a four-year contract extension.
NEW YORK (AP) — The women's semifinals scheduled for tonight at the U.S. Open have been rained out. The plan now is for a long day of tennis tomorrow with the women's semi's up first followed by the men's.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies have fired general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. The club has the worst record in the majors at 54-86 and for the fourth straight season will miss the playoffs after winning five consecutive National League East titles.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — First-round play at the LPGA's Evian (ay-vee-AWN') Championship in France is over. The lead is shared by Lexi Thompson of the U.S. and South Korea's Mi Hyang Lee at 5-under 66. Three players, including American Gerina Piller, are tied for third at minus-4.
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