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Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Former world number one Andy Murray said he expects to be back to his physical best by January next year, 12 months after he had hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career. Murray, 32, made his long-awaited singles return at the Cincinnati Masters on Monday -- his first singles match since an opening-round Australian Open exit in January -- where he lost in straight sets to Richard Gasquet. Continue to Article

August 13, 2019 12:57:pm EST

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ONE-TWO PUNCH Houston goes into a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox with two of the pitchers the Astros hope will carry them deep into October. In the opener, Zack Greinke will make his second start for AL West-leading Houston since he was acquired from Arizona in a blockbuster trade at the deadline. Greinke is a combined 11-4 with a 3.08 ERA and got the win with a middling performance in his Astros debut, allowing five runs in six innings against the Colorado Rockies. Continue to Article

August 13, 2019 2:46:am EST

A two-run homer by former Padre Yonder Alonso triggered a four-run, sixth-inning rally Sunday afternoon that led the visiting Colorado Rockies to an 8-3 victory over San Diego. German Marquez (11-5) helped the Rockies avoid a sweep in the four-game series by holding the Padres to three runs on five hits with nine strikeouts in eight innings. San Diego right-hander Dinelson Lamet allowed only one hit over five innings before Charlie Blackmon singled to open the sixth. Continue to Article

August 11, 2019 9:51:pm EST

A two-run homer by former Padre Yonder Alonso triggered a four-run, sixth-inning rally Sunday afternoon that led the visiting Colorado Rockies to an 8-3 victory over San Diego. German Marquez (11-5) helped the Rockies avoid a sweep in the four-game series by holding the Padres to three runs on five hits with nine strikeouts in eight innings. San Diego right-hander Dinelson Lamet allowed only one hit over five innings before Charlie Blackmon singled to open the sixth. Continue to Article

August 11, 2019 6:57:pm EST

Reds rookie Aristides Aquino is making fans forget about Yasiel Puig after tying home run record for first 10 games. Cincinnati Reds rookie Aristides Aquino is making fans forget about Yasiel Puig in a hurry. The 25-year-old outfielder launched home runs in each of first three at-bats Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs, giving him seven already in his 10 major league games. Continue to Article

August 10, 2019 9:00:pm EST