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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
New Mexico marks another daily record for virus cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico set a single-day record with 819 confirmed COVID-19 cases, health officials confirmed Friday.
Thauvin stars as Marseille beats Bordeaux 3-1 to go 5th
PARIS (AP) — Winger Florian Thauvin scored a fine goal and set up another as Marseille beat Bordeaux 3-1 at home to move up to fifth place in the French league on Saturday.
Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk has been a commanding — even transcendent — presence at the heart of Liverpool’s defense throughout the team’s rise to the top of English and European soccer in recent years.
Braves, Dodgers set for just 2nd NLCS Game 7 in 15 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Anderson doesn’t remember the last time the Atlanta Braves were in a Game 7.
No.. 17 SMU beats Tulane 37-34 in OT to improve to 5-0
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Crossley ended the first overtime possession with an interception and Chris Naggar made a 34-yard field goal to give No. 17 SMU a 37-34 victory over Tulane on Friday night.
The Latest: Md. allowing up to 10% capacity at NFL stadiums
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Barcelona, Madrid lose ahead of Champions League openers
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Real Madrid lost for the first time this season on Saturday against modest Spanish league opposition, increasing the doubts over their stalled attacks ahead of Champions League…
In-form Calvert-Lewin earns Everton 2-2 draw with Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — With a leap reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the fifth straight Premier League game to earn Everton a 2-2 draw from a typically frenetic Merseyside derby …
LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A positive COVID-19 test couldn't keep Nick Saban from the sideline, and Georgia's heralded defense had scant hope of keeping Alabama's playmakers out of the end zone.
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo’s sprained right ankle felt much better this week in practice, making the San Francisco 49ers confident their quarterback can bounce back from a rough performance last wee…
MATCHDAY: Premier League holds breath for Gareth Bale return
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:
Manning, Stringer, Amos joining the New Jersey Hall of Fame
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, legendary Rutgers women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, “Roots” and “Good Times” star John Amos, and actors Flip Wilson and Danny Aiello will be among tho…
Fading Rays: Tampa Bay on brink of ALCS collapse vs Astros
SAN DIEGO (AP) — With three consecutive losses in the AL Championship Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of an extremely regrettable bit of baseball history.
Kentucky snaps skid at Neyland, beats No. 18 Tennessee 34-7
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two years ago, Kentucky was playing well before being shut down at Neyland Stadium by a Tennessee team with a losing record.