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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
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.
Top talent or aloof golf lover? Bale's mixed Madrid legacy
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A one-of-a-kind talent who scored incredible goals at the most critical moments, or an aloof loner who cared more about golf than the sport he was paid millions to play?
Bale back at 'special club' Tottenham to reignite career
Seven years after leaving for a world-record fee to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale is back at Tottenham in a bid to reignite his career.