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SAN DIEGO -- In sports, "wreaking havoc" is a term more reserved for outside linebackers who crush running backs and sack quarterbacks.

HOUSTON -- Mired in a prolonged offensive slump, the Houston Astros enter a decisive series against a recent nemesis at precisely the wrong time.

CHICAGO -- The Baltimore Orioles cling to a slim lead in the American League East, while the Chicago White Sox are trying to avoid tumbling further down the AL Central standings.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals have ranked among the league leaders most of this season in team ERA and fielding percentage.

NEW YORK -- The Cleveland Indians have held sole possession of first place in the American League Central for nearly two months.

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a backup QB immediately became a hot topic after Kellen Moore broke his leg, and when Nick Foles spurned his hometown team to sign with the Chiefs, it became even more of a burning question.The rumors turned to another Texas native, Josh McCown, and the Cleveland Browns QB on Thursday addressed the reports that the teams were talking about a trade.While McCown said he's focused on the Browns, he acknowledged he grew up a Cowboys fan and has discussed the situation with the Browns' front office."I've worn No.

   

   

Second-year pro Brett Hundley has an ankle injury that kept him out of Green Bay Packers practice a second straight night Thursday.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The Missouri Tigers were a bit short-handed for the start of preseason camp Thursday after defensive linemen Walter Brady and Harold Brantley were dismissed from the team.

   

    

BALTIMORE (AP) Jonathan Lucroy hit his first homer with Texas, Ian Desmond drove in two runs and the Rangers beat Wade Miley and the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals signed nine-year NFL cornerback Alan Ball on Thursday and released safety Tyrequek Zimmerman.

    

Martin Truex Jr. has signed a two-year contract extension with Furniture Row Racing, keeping him with his NASCAR team through the 2018 season.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The new backup for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a little hobbled.

South Korea's Eun Jeong Seong and Italy's Virginia Elena Carta each won two matches Thursday in the U.S. Women's Amateur to keep alive their bids for rare season sweeps.

HOUSTON (AP) Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Cecil Shorts has stepped into the role of the savvy veteran among Texans wide receivers.