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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…
WNBA postpones game between Storm and Lynx due to COVID-19
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed nearly 90 minutes before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test…
Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2
HOUSTON (AP) — George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot, to lead the Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
Virus clusters at French universities give Europe a lesson
PARIS (AP) — Can mandatory masks offer enough protection in lecture halls so packed that late arrivals have to sit on the floor?
Cody earns 1st win, Texas hits 5 HRs, beats Angels 7-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Cody earned his first major league win as the Texas Rangers hit a season-high five home runs to power past the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Sunday.
Pats RB James White inactive against Seahawks
SEATTLE (AP) — New England running back James White is surprisingly inactive for the Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.
Murray runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals roll past Washington 30-15
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray's slippery, spectacular touchdown runs for the up-and-coming Cardinals are becoming a common occurrence.
POLL ALERT: Miami jumps to No. 12, No. 25 Marshall joins Top 25 after beating App State; No. 1 Clemson, top 7 unchanged
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Miami jumps to No. 12, No. 25 Marshall joins Top 25 after beating App State; No. 1 Clemson, top 7 unchanged.
Harris accounts for 3 TDs in UTSA's 24-10 victory
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Frank Harris ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead UTSA to a 24-10 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday.
Willis scores 3 TDs in his Liberty debut, Flames win 30-24
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Malik Willis rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in his Liberty debut as the Flames opened their season with a 30-24 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday.
No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette holds off Georgia State in OT
ATLANTA (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier was concerned about Saturday's game at Georgia State.
Wright, Acuña lead 1st-place Braves to 7-0 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Wright allowed only one hit in the best start of his big league career, pitching into the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 7-0 on Sunday.
Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Jones wanted to do a Lambeau Leap even without fans in the stands.
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.
Kepler homers and Twins beat Cubs and Darvish 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler homered, José Berríos threw six shutout innings to outduel Yu Darvish and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday night.
Rally puts Padres back in playoffs for 1st time in 14 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After 14 long years, the San Diego Padres are back in the playoffs, this time with a cast of stars who never flinch when they get down.