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NFL to invest $3 million into building a better helmet In a quest for a safer helmet, the NFL is starting a $3 million program aimed at the development of new headgear that outperforms anything currently available. Manufacturers, engineers and entrepreneurs all are welcome to submit prototypes in the NFL Helmet Challenge, with the goal of reducing head trauma. NFL notebook: Pats, Raiders reportedly were unaware of AB civil matter Neither the New England Patriots nor the Oakland Raiders were aware of rape allegations involving Antonio Brown until a civil sexual-assault lawsuit was filed by Britney Taylor, ESPN reported Thursday. Continue to Article

September 13, 2019 12:57:am EST

Noah Syndergaard is set to pitch — "likely" to Wilson Ramos, manager Mickey Callaway says — when the playoff-contending Mets open a weekend series at home against Clayton Kershaw (13-5, 3.06 ERA) and the NL West champion Dodgers. The issue of who catches Syndergaard has been a topic in New York all week, ever since it got out the big right-hander isn't completely comfortable throwing to Ramos. Syndergaard (10-7, 4.06) has a 5.09 ERA in 15 starts with Ramos as his catcher and a 2.22 ERA with backups Tomás Nido or René Rivera. Continue to Article

September 12, 2019 10:07:pm EST

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich said he will be "just fine" following his season-ending knee injury. Yelich will miss the remainder of the MLB campaign after fracturing his knee cap in Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 2018 National League MVP and two-time Silver Slugger addressed the injury on Thursday. Continue to Article

September 12, 2019 8:56:pm EST

Cubs 4, Padres 1 Yu Darvish struck out 14 batters over six shutout innings as Chicago earned a victory in San Diego. Darvish and relievers Kyle Ryan (two in two innings) and Rowan Wick (three in the ninth) combined for 19 strikeouts. The Padres scored in the ninth and had the winning run at the plate when Wick fanned Luis Urias to end the game with the bases loaded. Continue to Article

September 12, 2019 8:51:pm EST

The Padres scored in the ninth and had the winning run at the plate when Wick struck out Luis Urias to end the game with the bases loaded. Darvish, who allowed two hits and two walks, retired the first eight Padres he faced before opposing pitcher Dinelson Lamet singled off the Darvish's foot. The only other hit off Darvish (6-6) was Greg Garcia's leadoff triple in the sixth. Continue to Article

September 12, 2019 8:08:pm EST