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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…
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.
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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.
Tim Anderson homers twice, White Sox overpower Reds 5-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tim Anderson hit two of Chicago's five solo homers, and the White Sox — already guaranteed a playoff spot — took another step toward the AL Central title by overpowering the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on…
Moreno helps to give Emery 1st win at Villarreal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ten months after he was fired by Arsenal, Unai Emery was back to winning ways on Saturday with his first victory as Villarreal coach in the Spanish league.
Valeri scores 2 goals, Timbers beat Earthquakes 6-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Diego Valeri had two goals, Yimmi Chará had a goal and an assist, and the Portland Timbers beat the San Jose Earthquakes 6-1 on Saturday night.
Fiorentina's Castrovilli scores 1st goal of Serie A season
MILAN (AP) — Gaetano Castrovilli scored the first goal of the Serie A season to give Fiorentina a 1-0 win over Torino on Saturday.
Cavallin scores late to lift Whitecaps past Real Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Lucas Cavallini's sliding goal between a pair of defenders in the 84th minute gave the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
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.
Rojas, Cooper homer to lead Marlins over Nationals 7-3
MIAMI (AP) — Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Saturday night.
NCAA approves Cade Mays' waiver appeal for No. 15 Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NCAA notified No. 15 Tennessee on Thursday that offensive lineman Cade Mays' appeal for a waiver to play immediately has been approved.
Burton eligible at Texas Tech after 2 seasons at Wichita St
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Junior guard Jamarius Burton has been granted a waiver from the NCAA that makes him eligible to play this season for Texas Tech after starting 52 games the past two seasons for Wichita State.
Nketiah's late goal earns Arsenal 2-1 win over West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to score an 85th-minute winner Saturday as Arsenal beat West Ham 2-1 for a second straight victory to open the Premier League.
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.