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Napoli beats defending champion Liverpool 2-0
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Liverpool opened its Champions League title defense with a 2-0 loss at Napoli on Tuesday — the latest chapter in what is becoming an intense rivalry between the two attack-minded clubs after also meeting in last season’s group phase. Dries Mertens converted a penalty eight minutes from the end of an …
VAR takes center stage as titleholder Liverpool loses opener
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — It didn’t take long for VAR to become a talking point as the video refereeing system made its debut in the Champions League group phase. Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp was left livid over a penalty awarded to Napoli that helped the Italian side beat the defending champion 2-0 on the tournament’s …
Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski Was ‘Overwhelmed’ Walking Around Fenway Park
For the first time in his young career, Mike Yastrzemski will play in the ballpark his Hall-of-Fame grandfather called home for 23 seasons. The San Francisco outfielder and the rest of the Giants begin a three-game set with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Fenway Park — a park Yastrzemski became familiar with and …
Carl Yastrzemski Has Only One Comparison For Grandson Playing At Fenway
Carl Yastrzemski had some special moments during his career. The left fielder is one of the most revered players to ever put on a Red Sox jersey, manning the hallowed ground in front of the Green Monster at Fenway Park for nearly all of his 23 seasons in Boston. He won a triple crown, blasted …
Ter Stegen saves penalty as Barcelona draws 0-0 at Dortmund
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen saved a second-half penalty as the Spanish giant began its Champions League campaign by drawing 0-0 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Lionel Messi came on as a substitute for the last 30 minutes for his first appearance of the season but was unable to spark the …
Broncos look to bounce back from 0-2 start in Green Bay
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders didn’t realize he tied a career high with 11 catches against Chicago. Never even dawned on him. “I just want to get a win,” the Denver receiver said Tuesday as the team began preparations for their game in Green Bay this weekend. The Broncos are off to a …
Drew Brees Reportedly Elects To Undergo Surgery On Throwing Thumb
Drew Brees suffered a torn ligament in his throwing thumb in the New Orleans Saints’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and now the quarterback’s timeline is beginning to become a bit more clear. Brees elected to have surgery on his thumb Wednesday in Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ed …
Season already in trouble for banged-up Jets just 2 games in
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jets are banged up, struggling and searching for answers, and their fans are already fed up. Just two games into the season. Now, New York heads to New England on Sunday against the AFC East rival Patriots, and an 0-3 start appears a strong possibility. The Jets opened as an …
Ajax beats Lille 3-0 to open Champions League campaign
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Two of Ajax’s summer signings scored as last season’s semifinalist opened its Champions League campaign by beating Lille 3-0 in Group H on Tuesday. Netherlands international Quincy Promes opened the scoring in the 18th minute, Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez doubled the lead five minutes after the break and defender Nicolas Tagliafico added …
Leipzig defeats Benfica 2-1 in Champions League
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Timo Werner scored twice in the second half as Leipzig stunned Portuguese champion Benfica 2-1 in Group G of the Champions League on Tuesday. Werner opened the scoring with a low shot from inside the area in the 69th and doubled the lead from close range in the 78th after a …
