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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…
Lakers vow not to let up against resilient Nuggets
With one comeback after another in the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showed themselves to be a team that falls down but doesn't stay down.
The Latest: Arizona health officials adjust virus case count
PHOENIX — Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 610 additional coronavirus cases and 16 deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 213,551 confirmed cases and 5,467 deaths.
Jurkovec helps BC beat Duke 26-6 in Hafley’s debut
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Phil Jurkovec threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, Zay Flowers had 162 receiving yards, and Boston College beat Duke 26-6 on Saturday to give Jeff Hafley a win in his first game as a head coa…
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. 13 Cincinnati rolls past Austin Peay 55-20 in opener
CINCINNATI (AP) — No. 13 Cincinnati had to wait a while to kick off its season. Once it got started, the Bearcats found their stride in a hurry.
'Big Papi' had COVID; Maine paper mill cases grow
BOSTON (AP) — A look at developments related to the coronavirus in New England on Saturday.
Dortmund beats Gladbach 3-0 as fans return in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Youngsters Gio Reyna and Erling Haaland scored as Borussia Dortmund started its Bundesliga campaign with a 3-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.
Up to 1,000 fans to be allowed into Serie A matches
ROME (AP) — Up to 1,000 fans will be allowed into stadiums for Serie A matches from Sunday.
No. 25 Pitt overcomes mistakes, slips by Syracuse 21-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi watched the Panthers put together a nearly flawless practice last Tuesday, one so close to perfect that Narduzzi admitted he practically had to invent something to co…
Sluggish Man United beaten 3-1 by Palace in 1st EPL game
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United was well off the pace in its first Premier League game of the season Saturday, losing 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace in a match featuring a converted retaken penalty foll…
Promoted Lens beats Bordeaux 2-1 for 3rd win in 4 games
PARIS (AP) — Promoted Lens continued its surprisingly strong start to the season by beating Bordeaux 2-1 at home on Saturday in the French league for a third win in four games.
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.
Astros' Verlander to have elbow surgery, miss rest of season
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.
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.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery.