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2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Winners Announced

ST. LOUIS - Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced today the winners for the 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League™ and National League™. Winners were unveiled during a live, one-hour "Baseball Tonight – The 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Announcement Show" on ESPN presented by Newell Brands.

Fans can now vote for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ winner presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) in each League on Rawlings.com. Voting opens at 9 p.m. CST on Nov. 7^th and will end at 9 p.m. CST on Nov. 9^th. Fans can only select one player in each league among the 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners to take home the "Best of the Best" honor, to be unveiled at the 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2017.

No. 5 Bulldogs Round Out Fall Slate at the Masterson Farms Invitational

FRESNO - The No. 5 Fresno State equestrian team rounds out its fall slate at the Masterson Farms Invitational in Martin, Tenn., on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 facing two United Equestrian Conference foes. The Bulldogs will ride against No. 10 UT-Martin on Thursday and No. 4 SMU on Friday. The rides are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. PT for both days.

"We have really been focusing on the basics and accuracy of our riding," said head coach Eric Hubbard. "We have not competed at UT-Martin for awhile now and they may have some new horses that we have not seen before. Fundamental riding will be very important for us this weekend."

Jeffrey Allison Named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week Again

FRESNO - Fresno State sophomore Jeffrey Allison was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 6 following his standout performance on Nov. 4 vs. BYU. It is Allison’s second honor in a three week span after earning his first career honor on Oct. 23 following the Bulldogs’ Oct. 21 contest at San Diego State.

How he won it:

Made a diving leap to recover a fumble in the air that was jarred loose by Mike Bell late in fourth quarter (3:14) which ultimately sealed the win for Fresno State as BYU’s offense never saw the ball again.

Bulldogs Clinch Bowl Bid After 20-13 Victory Over BYU

FRESNO - Gaining bowl eligibility for the first time since 2014, the Fresno State Bulldogs picked up its sixth win of the season, defeating BYU 20-13, on Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium. "It is nice," Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford said of being bowl eligible. "That was one of our goals we set going into the year, getting into a bowl game. We still have a lot of work to do, but it is nice to get that sixth win. The players deserve it, they work really hard. The staff has done a phenomenal job. It is always gratifying to see hard work pay off, especially in a game like tonight where it could have gone either way. We found a way to get that sixth win and I am very proud of our players and our staff."

Fresno State (6-3), who improved to 4-1 at home this season, totaled 310 yards of offense as junior quarterback Marcus McMaryion went 14-of-20 through the air for 174 yards while spreading it out to five different Bulldog pass catchers. Leading the way was senior Da'Mari Scott with 61 yards on four receptions while junior KeeSean Johnson added 47 yards on a team-high five receptions.

Week 10 CIF Football - November 3, 2017

CENTRAL VALLEY - Around the valley on Week 9 of Central Section CIF Varsity Football. Check here every Friday night for final scores from around the valley. From Visialia to Modesto. Photos from the games can be ound on our Facebook page.

Houston Astros "Going To Disney World!'' For World Series Victory Parade At Magic Kingdom Park

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - After the city of Houston revels in the Astros' first-ever World Series victory, the heroes of the club's championship team will be "Going to Disney World'' for a magical celebration Saturday, November 4 at the place where dreams come true, Walt Disney World Resort. World Series MVP George Springer and star players Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will be honored with a historic victory parade down Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park, providing yet another example of the power of magic at Disney Parks.

Thanks in part to the heroics of Springer, Altuve and Correa, the Astros took the best-of-seven-game series by winning the deciding Game 7 Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The 5-1 victory delivered the team its first World Series title in its 56-year history.

100 Days Away From Super Bowl LII And Premium Ticket Packages Are On-Sale From On Location Experiences

NEW YORK - We are officially 100 days away from Super Bowl LII, which will be played on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. On Location Experiences (OLE), the official hospitality partner of the National Football League, offers the ultimate fan packages for Super Bowl weekend and is the only source to purchase verified tickets with exact seat locations directly from the NFL. Tickets to this year's game are available for purchase at nflonlocation.com.

"As we approach the midpoint of this NFL season, fans are making arrangements to support their favorite teams and attend Super Bowl LII in Minnesota," said John Collins, CEO, On Location Experiences. "OLE is the best place to reserve your seats and plan the ultimate Super Bowl experience that will get you as close to the action as possible, both on and off the field, all weekend long."