Tampa Bay had the best record in the AL, winning 100 games for the first time in franchise history.
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USA TODAY columnist Christine Brennan receives prestigious APSE Red Smith Award
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Recapping the Olympics closing ceremony: Bidding farewell to Summer Games in Tokyo
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