AP - Denard Robinson accounted for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first game as Michigan's starting quarterback, leading the Wolverines to a 30-10 win over Connecticut on Saturday at the bigger than ever Big House.
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Yahoo Sports Michigan's Robinson shines in 30-10 win over UConn
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Irish win Kelly's debut, 23-12 (AP) AP - Dayne Crist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame's defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue that gave coach Brian Kelly a victory in his Fighting Irish debut.
Gators avoid meltdown, beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12
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AP - Just minutes after Florida's season opener ended, even before players and coaches walked off the field, the scoreboards went blank.
Winning start as South Africa seek redemption
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AFP - South Africa launched a challenge for African Nations Cup redemption by outplaying minnows Niger 2-0 Saturday in the north-east city of Nelspruit.
No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0
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AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.
No. 11 Oregon blows out New Mexico, 72-0
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AP - Oregon didn't need LaMichael James for this one.
Spagnuolo names Bradford as Rams starting QB
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AP - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend.
WR Clayton among players released by Buccaneers
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AP - Receiver Michael Clayton was among the cuts announced Saturday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set their 53-man roster.
Rockies send Padres to 9th straight loss, 6-2
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AP - NL batting leader Carlos Gonzalez had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win Saturday over the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres, whose nine-game losing streak is their longest since 2003.
Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics
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AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.
Kentucky beats Louisville 23-16 in Phillips' debut
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AP - Derrick Locke ran for two touchdowns and Kentucky held off rival Louisville 23-16 Saturday, keeping the Governor's Cup for the fourth straight season and making Joker Phillips victorious in a matchup of longtime friends debuting as head coaches.
Anton takes lead on tragedy-hit Tour of Spain
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AFP - Spanish rider Igor Anton took the overall leader's red jersey after the first mountainous stage of the tragedy-hit Tour of Spain Saturday which was won by France's David Moncoutie.
Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal
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AP - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.
Wozniacki and Sharapova set for US Open showdown
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AFP - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark will play former champion Maria Sharapova of Russia in the fourth round of the US Open after both scored runaway straight set victories on Saturday.
Campbell disqualified for not registering
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AP - This FedEx Cup might be remembered as much for the winners as who didn't get to play.
Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club
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AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.
Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight
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AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.
Hamlin wins pole for Atlanta Cup race
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AP - Denny Hamlin started chasing the championship during qualifying Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests
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AP - Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
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