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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…
Dapper Pirlo and Juventus move on from Sarri era
MILAN (AP) — Wearing a suit and tie, new Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo cut a very different figure on the sidelines to his predecessor Maurizio Sarri, who often appeared wearing a tracksuit.
Run defense breaks down again for Texans, who fall to 0-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards and Lamar Jackson each ran for more yards individually than the Texans did as a team in the latest embarrassment for Houston's run defense.
Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall coach Doc Holliday and his young quarterback saw the two injured Appalachian State players on the ground after a collision. So they knew what to do next.
College basketball bubbles brewing with season on horizon
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With the coronavirus pandemic already forcing changes for college basketball, a bubble may be brewing in Indianapolis.
Langlois, 3-time Cup winner with Canadiens, dies at 85
MONTREAL (AP) — Albert Langlois, a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 85.
Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history
ATLANTA (AP) — As the ball spun slowly along the turf at Jerry’s World, the black-clad players backing away like it was a live grenade, Atlanta’s grim sports history flooded the consciousness.
Falcons lose on last-play FG after not attacking onside kick
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons could only watch as they lost on a game-ending field goal.
Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies could hit the road for their playoff push without Bryce Harper in the lineup.
Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill
MIAMI (AP) — Despite a blowout loss, the Miami Marlins will embark on their first meaningful week to close a season since their 2003 World Series championship run.
MATCHDAY: Man City opens bid to regain title against Wolves
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Washington's slow start can't be overcome in Week 2 setback
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Dwayne Haskins and the Washington Football Team spent much of Sunday afternoon trying to find a way to consistently get moving against Arizona's much-improved defense.
Person, NC State hold on to beat Wake Forest 45-42 in opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Person Jr. scored the short go-ahead touchdown with 5:51 left to help North Carolina State edge Wake Forest 45-42 on Saturday night in the Wolfpack’s delayed season debut.
FSU coach Norvell tests positive for virus before Miami
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach the Seminoles in-person this week as they prepare for Miami.
N.C. State parents OK'd to attend Saturday football game
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State University said Friday it has received permission from the state to allow up to 350 fans to attend its
49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The injury carts rolled out twice in three plays and the 49ers lost a few more key players. Still, short-handed San Francisco had enough to beat the inept New York Jets.