home opener

Derrick Favors scored a career-high 20 points and added 11 rebounds in his first start at center for Utah, and the Jazz beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-99 in their home opener Friday night to avoid their first 0-3 start in 32 years.

Simon Gagne and Mike Richards are in Los Angeles because the Kings needed more offense.

It's the 101st regular-season meeting between the Cowboys and Redskins. Can Dallas win a home opener for the first time in its new stadium or will Washington move to 3-0?

They're tied 3-3.

Darren McFadden bullied the New York Jets on the ground and Oakland Raiders bloodied Mark Sanchez in a most satisfying victory in their home opener.

Surgery to repair a lingering groin injury will sideline veteran left guard Robert Gallery for four to six weeks, so the Seahawks will turn to Paul McQuistan as they prepare for their home opener.

Brady rides dazzling Week 1 performance into home opener.

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced that their home opener against San Francisco on Sept.

April 1, 2011 -- Pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. lined an RBI single off closer Brandon Lyon that capped a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros 5-4.

On a day where Brett Myers nearly stuck it to his old team by outdueling Roy Halladay, the Phillies had some comeback drama on ...

For this home opener unlike any other, the Miami Heat deviated from the years-old script of having starters run onto the floor when their name was called.

LeBron James stayed fairly quiet when the Orlando Magic questioned his competitiveness this summer.