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    Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian celebrates Sadio Mane's first goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Liverpool, at St Mary's, in Southampton, England, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
    August 17, 2019 - 12:18 pm

    Liverpool wins again despite Adrian mistake; Pukki hat trick

    An embarrassing mistake by goalkeeper Adrian failed to stop Liverpool racking up a second straight win to open the Premier League, and Norwich hat-trick star Teemu Pukki enhanced his reputation as a potential sensation of the new English season. Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 Saturday but was...
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    Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger watches the flight of a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    August 17, 2019 - 6:01 am

    LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Braves, Giant debut, Houston hits skid

    A look at what's happening around the majors today: STAR ATTRACTIONS The top two teams in the National League meet again when Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers visit Atlanta. Los Angeles starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-2) leads the majors with a 1.45 ERA. Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 6.24 ERA) gets the ball for...
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    Bill Walton does commentary on NBC Sports Chicago for the Chicago White Sox's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Walton was calling the game on an invitation from the White Sox and announcer Jason Benetti, right. (AP Photo/Joe Reedy)
    August 17, 2019 - 4:09 am

    Walton's World: Big Bill brings unique musings to baseball

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton brought his unique commentary and musings to the baseball booth Friday night. After nine innings, it was evident Chicago White Sox broadcasts might never be the same again. Walton was the guest analyst because Steve Stone is taking this...
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    Oakland Athletics' Robbie Grossman swings for the game-winning hit in the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    August 17, 2019 - 3:31 am

    A's edge Astros 3-2 in 13 to inch closer in playoff chase

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have been pretty good this season when hitting home runs, and added to their total with a pair of solo shots off Houston ace Justin Verlander. Manager Bob Melvin's team showed it can be pretty effective playing small ball, too. Robbie Grossman singled...
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    San Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the 11th inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Phoenix. It was Yastrzemski's third home run of the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)
    August 17, 2019 - 3:19 am

    Yastrzemski hits 3 HRs, Giants beat D'backs in 11 innings

    PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski never experienced a night like Friday. Not in his months in the major leagues, not in the minor leagues and not in Little League. "Not even in video games," the 28-year-old Yastrzemski said. Yastrzemski hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the...
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    August 17, 2019 - 3:10 am

    Los Angeles tries for series sweep over Atlanta

    Los Angeles Dodgers (82-42, first in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (72-52, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-2, 1.45 ERA) Braves: Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 6.24 ERA) LINE: Dodgers favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE...
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    Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a home run off San Diego Padres' Michel Baez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
    August 16, 2019 - 11:33 pm

    Harper homers in third straight game to lead Phillies to win

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Just like their laid-back new hitting coach, Phillies batters suddenly are relaxed. But they are doing some serious damage. Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game, Roman Quinn and J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Philadelphia's resurgent offense remained red-hot in an...
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    August 16, 2019 - 11:25 pm

    Friday's Scores

    PREP FOOTBALL= Alexander 38, Heard County 20 Aquinas 12, Banks County 0 Aucilla Christian, Fla. 42, Sherwood Christian 0 Burke County 25, Jefferson County 16 Callaway 48, Starr's Mill 7 Cartersville 24, Dalton 21 Cass 23, Pepperell 21 Cedartown 55, Chattooga 0 Colquitt County 21, Columbia, Fla. 14...
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    Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger watches the flight of a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    August 16, 2019 - 11:02 pm

    Bellinger hits 41st homer, Dodgers beat Braves 8-3

    ATLANTA (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit his 41st home run, Max Muncy and Justin Turner connected against reliever Sean Newcomb in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. It was nothing new for the powerful Dodgers, who...
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    Naomi Osaka, of Japan, looks up a replay as she faces Sofia Kenin, of the United States, in the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Mason, Ohio. Osaka withdrew from the match with an injury. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
    August 16, 2019 - 10:45 pm

    Naomi Osaka's knee injury lends uncertainty to US Open

    MASON, Ohio (AP) — Naomi Osaka felt a strange sensation in her left knee, different than anything she'd experienced. The U.S. Open champion left the court worried about whether she'll be in shape to defend her precious title. Osaka retired from her quarterfinal match at the Western & Southern...
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