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Bryce Harper tripled and homered in the Nationals’ 5-2 victory over the Mets on Sunday. Washington, with the majors’ best record, took two of three from New York in the weekend series. Harper also homered in Friday night’s victory. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Sergio Garcia leads by one shot in the Wyndham Championship. He’ll have to wait until Monday to try to secure his first PGA Tour victory in more than four years. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Devin Burns appeared in seven games for Maryland in 2011, making a 17-yard catch against West Virginia. He’ll be counted on to back up two true freshmen at quarterback this season with C.J. Brown lost for the year. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez didn't have his most dominant stuff, but he still won his 16th game to set the record for most victories in a season by a Nationals pitcher. Livan Hernandez held the record of 15. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Jayron Hosley, a former Virginia Tech star, took a Mark Sanchez pass back 77 yards for a score in the Giants’ 26-3 exhibition win over the Jets on Saturday. The rookie was in a walking boot after the game. (Associated Press)

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Greg Biffle celebrates Aug. 19, 2012, in Victory Lane after winning the Pure Michigan 400 Race auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Mich. (Associated Press/Autostock)

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Devin Burns appeared in seven games for Maryland in 2011, making a 17-yard catch against West Virginia. He’ll be counted on to back up two true freshmen at quarterback this season with C.J. Brown lost for the year. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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With a trumpet fanfare, U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad heralds the start Saturday of her attempt to swim from Havana, Cuba, to the Florida Keys as well-wishers see her off. Ms. Nyad, who turns 63 on Wednesday, is aiming to complete the 103-mile marathon without a shark cage.