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Missed chances cost Mariners in series-opening loss
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners (56-61) are currently 3-3 in August after suffering a 2-1 loss against the Tampa Ba…
Buchele's 5 TDs help SMU beat North Texas 65-35
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Shane Buechele threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter and SMU cruised to a 65-35 win over North Texas on Saturday night.
LHP Cole Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — After making just one start for the Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels is done for the season.
Entertaining Cardinals winning games, strive to improve
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2015 and just the sixth time in the past 30 years. The offense is fun to watch, the defense is vastly im…
Lightning beat Stars 3-2 in Game 2, get even in Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning got themselves up off the ice to get even in the Stanley Cup Final.
STAT WATCH: Bentley's 227-yard day ranks among best for SMU
SMU's Ulysses Bentley IV already has made his mark for a program that has produced some of the biggest-name running backs in college football history.
Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-21
ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Gabriel made sure Central Florida didn't let another game slip away on the road.
QB Guarantano opens as undisputed starter for No. 16 Vols
Jarrett Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much it helps them having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons.
Arenado goes on injured list with sore left shoulder
The Colorado Rockies will chase after a flickering playoff spot without All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was placed on the injured list with a sore left shoulder.
Parade to penalty box could prevent Stars Stanley Cup parade
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — There is no telling what a championship parade might look like in a pandemic. If the Dallas Stars don't stop taking so many penalties, they won't have to worry about that.
Rookie Alejandro Kirk has HR, 4 hits, Jays beat Yankees 11-5
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rookie Alejandro Kirk became the first catcher 21 or younger since Johnny Bench with at least four hits that included two for extra bases, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 11-5 Monday…
Crowder, Olynyk see parallels between Spoelstra, Stevens
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jae Crowder will tell anybody who asks that the Miami Heat are extremely well-prepared for whatever comes their way in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pillar, Márquez help Rockies hand Giants costly loss, 7-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Pillar homered against his former team and German Márquez pitched six strong innings to snap a five-game losing streak as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Monday …
Oakland Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.
Saints doomed by 129 penalty yards against Raiders
When Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins hooked his arm around that of Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs on an overthrown, third-down pass, yellow flags flew. A defensive pass interference call extended a late Las Vegas d…
Gonzales shuts down Astros as Mariners roll to 6-1 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Marco Gonzales pumped his fist and let out a scream after striking out Michael Brantley on a full-count pitch to finish off eight shutout innings.