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Sept. 12, 2004 / 4:37 PM

NFL: San Diego 27, Houston 20

HOUSTON, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Drew Brees completed 17 of 24 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns Sunday to lead San Diego past Houston, 27-20.

LaDainian Tomlinson gained 121 yards rushing and had a touchdown run on 26 attempts for the winners.

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Domanick Davis had 87 yards rushing for the Texans, but had two costly fumbles.

Houston also was hurt by the two interceptions thrown by quarterback David Carr as it was thwarted in its attempt to become the first expansion team to win its first three season-openers.

Golfer Will Zalatoris reports back flare-up, withdraws from Byron Nelson

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All-Pro cornerback Chris Harris Jr. retires from NFL after 12 seasons

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April 30 (UPI) -- Former Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will retire from the NFL after 12 seasons, the four-time Pro Bowl selection, 2014 first-team All-Pro and 2016 Super Bowl champion announced.

Jacksonville Jaguars cut wide receiver Zay Jones, kicker Joey Slye

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LeBron James undecided on Lakers future, return for 22nd NBA season

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Dodgers stay hot in zero-strikeout win over Diamondbacks

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April 30 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers hitters logged 34 at-bats and not a single strikeout to earn an 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their seventh win in eight games.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray hits game-winner, eliminates Lakers from playoffs

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April 30 (UPI) -- Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray picked up his dribble and soared over the paint, sinking a game-winning jumper in the final seconds to bounce LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs.

White, Celtics dominate Heat for 3-1 series lead; Porzingis injured

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Raiders to sign ex-Cowboys WR Michael Gallup

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Eagles sign ex-Jets OT Mekhi Becton to 1-year deal

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Kansas City Chiefs sign tight end Travis Kelce to new record contract

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April 29 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs signed All-Pro Travis Kelce to new, two-year contract, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL history, his agency, Milk & Honey Sports announced Monday.

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