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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…
Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over Texans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL's long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the…
Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well
ATLANTA (AP) — The offseason program was virtual. There were no preseason games to work out the kinks or gauge the opposition. Any familiarity will be welcomed in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam’Ron Harris ran for 134 yards and scored twice to lead Miami to a 31-14 season-opening win over UAB Thursday night.
Muschamp: South Carolina quarterback competition continues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is letting his first true quarterback battle in four years go a little bit longer.
No. 10 Irish welcome Blue Devils in inaugural ACC campaign
Duke at No 10 Notre Dame, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC).
Paddack sprains ankle but streaking Padres stop Giants, 6-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Oña homered for his first major league hit, Manny Machado also went deep and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Thursday night despite an injury to starter Chris Paddack.
Petrino in spotlight as Missouri State visits No. 5 Oklahoma
Missouri State at No. 5 Oklahoma, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (Pay-per-view).
Hoerner, Happ, bullpen lead Cubs past Reds 8-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras had four hits to tie a career high, rookie Nico Hoerner added three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit to top Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Thurs…
Singer flirts with no-hitter for 8, Royals beat Indians 11-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brady Singer's bid at history turned to heartbreak in one pitch.
Louisville kicks off season vs. in-state rival Hilltoppers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky and Louisville kick off the season hoping to build on impressive turnarounds a year ago.
Hines-Allen scores 30, leads Mystics over Sparks 80-72
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Myisha Hines-Allen scored 30 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-72 on Thursday night.
Return of football renews fears over more virus spread
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Are you ready for some football?
Indians break up rookie Singer's no-hit bid in 8th
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland's Austin Hedges broke up Kansas City rookie Brady Singer's no-hit bid with a two-out single in the eighth inning on Thursday night.
Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie pitcher Riley Smith earned his first career win. Newly acquired reliever Travis Bergen got his first major league save.
Yadiel Hernández makes big league debut at age 32 for Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yadiel Hernández, who played for five years at a top level in his native Cuba before signing with Washington in 2016, made his major league debut at age 32 for the Nationals on Thursday night.