A’s loss nothing do with cheating, everything to do with pitching

By Art Spander
For Maven Sports

All the talk of villainy didn’t matter. This American League Division Series between the Athletics and Astros had nothing to do with morality, with cheating.

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After losing (yikes) to winless Eagles, 49ers face (yikes) winless Dolphins

By Art Spander
For Maven Sports

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Having flopped against the previously winless Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers now get a chance to flop against the still winless Miami Dolphins. Ain’t the NFL just one laugh after another?

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The A’s take a step — a huge one

By Art Spander
For Maven Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics called it a step. And they were correct. It was a step from agony to relief, a step from disappointment to contentment.

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The A’s play like the team they’re supposed to be

By Art Spander
For Maven Sports

OAKLAND — Don’t pack away the bunting. Or the hopes. The Athletics’ season goes on. September may have ended Wednesday, but baseball in Oakland continues.

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For A’s, a stadium empty of fans but full of bad memories

By Art Spander
For Maven Sports

OAKLAND — An empty stadium, but too full of memories. Virtually nobody in the stands, except workers, but plenty of villains in the mind.

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