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Kansas City Royals' Brett Phillips (14) celebrates the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics with Bubba Starling, right, at the end of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

A’s waste late lead to Royals, lead over Tampa Bay down to 1

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden listens to questions during a news conference at the end of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Kansas City won the game 28-10. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

1 bad quarter overshadows 3 good ones for Raiders D

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Reddick has 5 hits, Miley wins 14th as Astros sweep KC

By DICK KAEGEL - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Jurickson Profar (23) greets Ramon Laureano, right, at the top of the dugout after Laureano hit a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Davis hits 2 HRs, A’s top Rangers 14-9, keep wild-card lead

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics Marcus Semien, left, and Matt Olson, center, celebrate at the plate next to Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Olson during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Olson, Athletics top Astros 3-2, take over AL wild-card lead

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, then-Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown jogs onto the field before stretching during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. At right, in a July 27, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill watches a drill at NFL football training camp, in St. Joseph, Mo. When these Chiefs and Raiders meet on Sunday in the second game of the season in Oakland, they both will need to figure out how to thrive without their most dangerous receiving options. (AP Photo/File)

Chiefs, Raiders missing big-play WRs heading into matchup

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Nick Solak watches his two-run home run, next to Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Solak, Rangers help knock Rays from AL wild-card lead, 6-4

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy, right, shakes hands with third base coach Matt Williams after hitting a solo home run off Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Murphy, Semien HR; Luzardo sharp in debut as A’s beat Astros

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Plesac pitches 4-hitter, Indians keep pace, beat Angels 8-0

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bill Belichick not worried about Antonio Brown, cites Randy Moss

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68), offensive guard Ronald Leary (65) and others sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won the game 24-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Broncos’ strategies backfire in dud of season opener

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Raiders show skeptics they can compete without Antonio Brown

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Chiefs lose Hill, escape serious trouble with Mahomes in win

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (15) kneels during the National Anthem, before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Latest: Pats unveil 6th Super Bowl banner

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Bassitt fans 11, A’s hit three HRs in 10-2 win over Tigers

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brett Hundley (7) tries to elude the reach of Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Hollins (52) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Davis’ injury leaves Broncos exploring at inside linebacker

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Star receiver Antonio Brown is not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock.Mayock issued a brief statement at the beginning of practice Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, saying that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Antonio Brown returns to Raiders, plans to play opener

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, celebrates with Matt Chapman (26) after hitting a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers' David McKay in the ninth inning of a baseball game that was suspended due to rain earlier in the season, Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

A’s beat Tigers 7-3 in game resumed nearly 4 months later

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game in Cleveland. At right, in a Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Beginning Sunday when they host Tennessee, we’ll find out if the new and improved Browns are exactly that, and a playoff contender. Or if they will do what the Browns nearly always have done since returning to the NFL in 1999, and disappoint the Dawg Pound. (AP Photo/File)

NFL 2019: Browns outmatch Raiders for NFL drama crown

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Star receiver Antonio Brown is not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock.Mayock issued a brief statement at the beginning of practice Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, saying that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Brown’s release adds more intrigue to Broncos-Raiders opener

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press