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New Orleans Pelicans hold off Houston Rockets, win preseason opener

Houston, TX (Sporting Alert) — Anthony Morrow scored a game high 26 points and the new-look New Orleans Pelicans edged the Houston Rockets 116-115 in their opening preseason game at Toyota Center Saturday night. Morrow went 8-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-6 from three point range, while pulling down five rebounds and going a perfect …

Maguire scores winner, Sheffield United beat Notts County in League One opener

BRAMALL LANE (Sporting Alert) — Harry Maguire scored a second half winner for Sheffield United to open off the new Football League season with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Notts County in League One at Bramall Lane on Friday. Kevin McDonald fired the hosts into a 30th minute lead after Notts County midfielder Gary Liddle picked …