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Source: Bucs to sign ex-Broncos safety Ward

Reds continue building process versus Pirates (Sep 03, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Even with 25 games left in the season, including Sunday’s rubber match of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, the Cincinnati Reds have made it clear they are looking ahead to next season.

Brewers send another rookie out against Nationals (Sep 03, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Looking to stay in the playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers will turn to a rookie starting pitcher against one of baseball’s top offenses for the second straight game.

Dodgers' Wood set to return for series finale vs. Padres (Sep 03, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers have their sights set on splitting their four-game series with the San Diego Padres. But when Dave Roberts points his starter, Alex Wood, to the mound on Sunday, he’ll be thinking about Friday.

Rangers' Perez looks to stay hot versus Angels (Sep 03, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas left-hander Martin Perez did his part in August to keep the Rangers in the playoff picture.

Royals turn to Kennedy against Twins (Sep 03, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins’ big surge in the American League wild-card standings has been driven by a relentless offense that has gotten contributions across the board.

D-backs lean on Corbin, Martinez to drop Rockies, win 9th straight

Arizona stretched its streak of scoring at least one run in the first inning to five consecutive games.

Cardinals cut draft pick Johnson, Wright 29 others

Also released, as had been reported Friday, was veteran running back Chris Johnson.

Falk lifts No. 24 Washington St. over Montana St. 31-0 (Sep 02, 2017)

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State had lost its season opener the past two years to members of the FCS Big Sky Conference, but the 24th-ranked Cougars weren’t going to let it happen a third time.

Arizona rolls over Northern Arizona 62-24 (Sep 02, 2017)

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Brandon Dawkins accounted for three touchdowns and Arizona ran for 506 yards to open the season with a 62-24 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday night.

Hokit, defense help Fresno St beat Incarnate Word 66-0 (Sep 02, 2017)

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) Josh Hokit accounted for three touchdowns and the Fresno State defense limited Incarnate Word to minus-7 yards rushing on Saturday night to help the Bulldogs beat the Cardinals 66-0 in the season opener for both teams.

TCU opens season with rout of Jackson State

Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallies for 23-10 win over Morehouse (Sep 02, 2017)

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) Brandon Duncan connected with Jaelen Collins for a 44-yard touchdown to ignite a second-half rally that propelled Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 23-10 win over Morehouse in the season opener for both teams Saturday night.

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D-II Tuskegee upends Alabama St. 14-6 behind Ezell (Sep 02, 2017)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Jamarcus Ezell threw a touchdown pass and Jonah McCutcheon had a 46-yard interception return for a score and NCAA Division II-member Tuskegee never trailed in its 14-6 win over Alabama State Saturday night.

Mariners rally from 4-run deficit, beat Athletics 7-6 (Sep 02, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Jean Segura raced home from third base on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.

San Diego State rolls past UC Davis 38-17 (Sep 02, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Christian Chapman had two touchdown passes and Rashaad Penny ran in two scores Saturday night to lead San Diego State to a 38-17 win over UC Davis in the season opener for both teams.

Chestnut, Jordan help New Mexico roll over Abilene Christian (Sep 02, 2017)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Daryl Chestnut scored two touchdowns and quarterback Lamar Jordan threw for a career-high 213 yards Saturday to help New Mexico roll over Abilene Christian 38-14 in the season opener for both teams.

How the FCS Top 25 fared

(STATS) – How teams in the STATS FCS Top 25 fared in Week 1:

Huskers survive close call against Arkansas St., win 43-36 (Sep 02, 2017)

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Justice Hansen overthrew Kendrick Edwards in the end zone on the game’s final play, allowing Nebraska to hold off Arkansas State 43-36 in a dramatic season opener Saturday night.

Freeman runs for 4 TDs and Oregon beats Southern Utah 77-21 (Sep 02, 2017)

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) The Willie Taggart era at Oregon got off to a fast start with Tony Brooks-James’ 100-yard touchdown return on the opening kickoff against Southern Utah.

Jonathan Banks' 4 TDs spark Tulane past Grambling, 43-14 (Sep 02, 2017)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jonathan Banks completed just 10 of 15 passes for Tulane, but three of them resulted in touchdowns as the Green Wave washed past Grambling, 43-14 in the season opener for both schools Saturday.

Jayhawks start off on right foot with 38-16 win over Southeast Missouri State

Kansas got off on the right foot with a 38-16 win over Southeast Missouri State.

10-man FC Dallas salvages 2-2 draw with Red Bulls (Sep 02, 2017)

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Mauro Diaz scored on a penalty kick in the 75th minute and 10-man FC Dallas salvaged a 2-2 draw with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

No. 16 Louisville overcomes mistakes to beat Purdue 35-28 (Sep 02, 2017)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and compiled 485 total yards Saturday, helping No. 16 Louisville escape with a 35-28 victory over Purdue.

One game in, Lamar Jackson's Heisman repeat bid already seems shaky

No. 16 Louisville slipped by Purdue 35-28 behind 485 yard from its quarterback

W. Kentucky resumes rivalry taking down E. Kentucky 31-17 (Sep 02, 2017)

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) D’Andre Ferby ran for two touchdowns and Western Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky 31-17 in Mike Sanford’s head coaching debut on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

Rourke scores 3 TDs, Ohio smothers Hampton 59-0 (Sep 02, 2017)

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) Backup quarterback Nathan Rourke ran for three touchdowns and the Ohio defense was dominant as the Bobcats opened the season with a 59-0 win over Hampton on Saturday night.

Mauer, Twins erupt for 17-0 win over Royals (Sep 02, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Joe Mauer went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and Eduardo Escobar hit two home runs while driving in six runs, as the Minnesota Twins erupted for a 17-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

Cadet, Grayson, Bighill among last Saints preseason cuts

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Veteran running back Travaris Cadet, quarterback Garrett Grayson and linebacker Adam Bighill are among New Orleans Saints players cut before the NFL deadline to reduce rosters to the regular season maximum of 53.