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Pujols' two home runs, passes Mays for fifth place, Angels beat Rangers Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 5:34am

Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule The college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up. For the teams that are playing, it's a chance to jump onto the main stage when otherwise they might have been relegated to side shows. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:34am

Celtics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothing If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals doesn't guarantee anything. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:32am

ROUNDUP | Homers spark Arizona past Astros, 6-3 Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3 on Friday night. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:30am

Leopards cage Rabbs, 24-7 The tide at Liberty-Eylau has turned. by Earl Gill Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:04am

AHS takes 35-21 win over Warren Arkansas High had some first-game problems, but the Razorbacks overcame their own miscues to claim a season-opening win over Warren, 35-21, Friday at Razorback Stadium. by Josh Richert Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:02am

Hawks' air attack leads to victory Sure, Pleasant Grove is effective with running the ball, but it also can get it done through the air. by Brian Tyl Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:59pm

Stars, Lightning turn defense into offense This was already going to be an unusual Stanley Cup, and it now has a matchup for all of those who like their games to be a bit defensive. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:56pm

Reed takes the lead Every shot required full attention. Every hole was a test. Every par was valued. Patrick Reed embraced every aspect of it Friday when the U.S. Open lived up to its reputation as the toughest test in golf, and so did Winged Foot. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:56pm

NFL missing the crowds Broncos quarterback Drew Lock felt like he was at the library, whispering in the huddle at empty Empower Field so the Tennessee Titans couldn't eavesdrop. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:55pm

PG girls beat Bullard Katie Ferguson served 16 points, made eight kills and 15 assists to lift Pleasant Grove to a 3-1 victory over Bullard in varsity volleyball action Friday. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:52pm

Celina blanks Paul Pewitt Celina broke into the win column in a big way, as the host Bobcats mauled Paul Pewitt, 55-0, Friday night Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:49pm

Outlaws remain unbeaten Dierks, a Class 2A school, manhandled Class 3A Jessieville and stayed undefeated on the young season with a 46-28 victory Friday at Ayers Field. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:48pm

Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener Anthony Davis had 37 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James added 15 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:47pm

Ryan Blaney hopes to avoid playoff elimination at Bristol With a bit of disbelief over his fast fall in the NASCAR standings, Ryan Blaney is determined to avoid elimination from the playoffs. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:59pm

Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic year earned him a historic awards sweep. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:58pm

Oklahoma State is ready to take on Tulsa One week after its originally scheduled season opener was supposed to take place, No. 11 Oklahoma State will finally take the field today. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:56pm

#TXKPreps Live Updates returns tonight Follow our live updates from the Texarkana Gazette's sports department while the reporters blog from the pressbox. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:55am

With first win under belt, Pirates thirst for more James Bowie is in the win column. by Brian Tyl Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 6:14am

Magee, Granger claim title at TCC In what turned into a close tournament, Debbie Magee and Lillian Granger held onto their lead and won the 52nd Annual Twice As Nice Women's Invitational championship Thursday at Texarkana Country Club. by Josh Richert Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 1:27am

Dierks looking to continue hot streak The Dierks Outlaws football program is off to a fast start to begin the 2020 season. by Earl Gill Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 1:22am

Football previews: ATLANTA @ LIBERTY-EYLAU TEAMS: Atlanta (0-3) at Liberty-Eylau (1-1) by Earl Gill Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 1:14am

Football preview: PLEASANT GROVE VS. SILSBEE AT CARTHAGE TEAMS: Pleasant Grove Hawks (2-1) vs. Silsbee Tigers (1-0) at Carthage by Brian Tyl Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 1:11am