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Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Hous…
Newton humbled after being named Patriots starting QB
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cam Newton has been a starting quarterback for his entire nine-year NFL career. He'll remain one with the Patriots, an opportunity he says he's not taking for granted.
Kikuchi strikes out 7, Mariners beat Rangers 6-3
SEATTLE (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi struck out seven, J.P. Crawford hit a three-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Friday night.
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle in a 6-3 victory Friday night for a doubleheade…
Two South Carolina receivers opt out, OL Rhodes opts back in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina receivers Randrecous Davis and OrTre Smith have chosen to skip the season because of concerns regarding the coronavirus.
Virus prompts Marshall to prohibit tailgating at home games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University is prohibiting tailgating at its home football games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona's Williams to pursue professional opportunities
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona sophomore guard Brandon Williams will explore professional opportunities and forego his remaining eligibility.
Stars, Golden Knights win Game 7s to reach Western finals
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Joel Kiviranta completed a hat track 7:24 into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Game 7, sending the Stars to the Western Conference finals for …
Trout ties Angels' HR record, then scores winning run
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout tied the Angels’ record for career home runs in the first inning and scored the winning run in the 11th as Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-5 on Friday night.
Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ketel Marte homered, doubled twice and singled as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
LA Dodgers blast 3 homers in 8th, surge past Rockies 10-6
LOS ANGELES (AP) — AJ Pollock, Joc Pederson and Mookie Betts homered in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers shrugged off Kevin Pillar's dramatic grand slam moments earlier to claim their sixth straight v…
Jewell Loyd hits 3-pointer at buzzer, Storm top Sparks 90-89
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jewell Loyd made a 3-pointer off an inbounds pass with 0.8 seconds left to give the WNBA-leading Seattle Storm a 90-89 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night.
Fernando Tatís Jr. and slugging Padres pound Athletics 7-0
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The San Diego Padres were far too powerful and beat the Athletics at their own home run game with Oakland searching to rediscover its rhythm after an unplanned layoff.
Should NFL set moratorium on hirings until after Super Bowl?
In an effort to increase opportunities for minority candidates for NFL jobs covered by the Rooney Rule, it has been suggested to push back hirings until after the Super Bowl each year.
Orioles end 19-game skid vs Yankees, split doubleheader
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle to earn a 6-3 victory Friday night for a double…
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