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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…
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
Disjointed and overrun, Man Utd slumps to loss on EPL return
Manchester United began its Premier League campaign with a performance as disjointed as its offseason.
Trout, Ohtani put Angels past Rangers 4-3 for 3rd straight W
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rebounded from a rough start for their third straight victory, 4-3 over the Texas Rangers on Sat…
Marshall University marks 50 years since fatal plane crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University is putting up new memorial banners to mark the 50 years since a plane crash killed all 75 football players, coaches and others aboard a flight home from a college matchu…
OU changes student section rules for upcoming football games
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The University of Oklahoma announced a number of changes on Friday to its student seating section for next week's football game after what it described as “disappointing behaviors" by students …
Eastern Conference-leading Columbus improves to 8-1-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pedro Santos scored in the 50th minute to help the Columbus Crew beat Nashville SC 2-0 on Saturday night.
Ga Tech missing top runner, defensive lineman vs No. 14 UCF
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech did not have its leading runner and a top defensive player for Saturday's game against No. 14 Central Florida.
Dream debut for Truffert as Rennes beats Monaco to go 1st
PARIS (AP) — Teenage defender Adrien Truffert had a dream debut on Saturday, coming off the bench to set up the equalizer and score the winner as Rennes beat Monaco 2-1 to move top of the French league.
Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule
The college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up.
Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement
DETROIT (AP) — Jose Ramirez hit a two-run double in the third inning, and for a while it looked as if that would be enough for the Cleveland Indians.
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Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason
Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book just needed to stick to the routine against South Florida.
Ronnie Hogue dies, UGa's 1st Black scholarship hoops player
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Ronnie Hogue, the first Black scholarship athlete on the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team, died Friday, the school announced. He was 69.
Fields, Awatt run for TDs; UTEP beats Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Josh Fields and Ronald Awatt each had a rushing touchdown to help UTEP beat Abilene Christian 17-13 on Saturday night.