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Brady Goldblatt, Staff Writer
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International
U.S. Defeats Mexico
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team defeated Mexico 3-0 on Oct. 3 in Arizona. Cavan Sullivan scored his first international goal and became the youngest player to score a goal for the United States. Other players contributed as well, Julian Hall and Malik Tillman both scored in the win. (U.S. Soccer)
Djokovic Advances
Novak Djokovic, a tennis player from Serbia, defeated Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to earn a spot in the semifinals of the China Open. Djokovic came back after losing the first set and now have remained undefeated at the tournament in Beijing. (Reuters)
National
Cowboys Come Back Against Texans
The Dallas Cowboys came back to defeat the Houston Texans 34-30 on Oct. 4. CeeDee Lamb had 17 catches for 189 yards and caught the game-winning 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left in the final quarter. (AP News)
Dodgers Take Game 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the first game of the National League Division Series. Tarik Skubal had a good postseason debut, allowing only one run and striking out seven in six innings. (MLB)
Florida Falls to Missouri
The Florida Gators lost to Missouri 45-17 on Oct. 3, which gave Florida its first loss of the season. Missouri pulled ahead during the second quarter, going from three to 17 points and Florida could not catch up. Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons threw 340 yards and two touchdowns. (Florida Gators)
Local
North Greenville Comes Back Against UNC Pembroke
North Greenville University football came back from a 21-point deficit to defeat UNC Pembroke 42-41 on Oct. 3. The Trailblazers tied the game 21-21 at halftime before taking the lead in the next two quarters. Kam Montgomery accounted for six touchdowns, and NGU stopped UNC Pembroke’s two-point attempt in the last few seconds to stay undefeated at 5-0.
