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Payton Tolle gave Red Sox fans something to talk about before the coffee even cooled — the left-hander opened Sunday's game against Kansas City with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches. A stunning way to set the tone at Fenway.
From the diamond to the gridiron, and it's a rough one out of Minnesota — Kyler Murray's debut as a Viking lasted all of about one quarter. The former Cardinal took a hard hit early against Green Bay and was ruled out with a concussion before the game had barely found its legs. A brutal start to what was supposed to be a new chapter.
Across the Atlantic, Manchester United's misery deepened at Old Trafford — a one-nothing loss to Manchester City in front of minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who spent one point two five billion pounds to buy into the club just over a year ago. Fan protests filled the stands, and United's start now ranks as their joint-worst since nineteen ninety two. The pressure is mounting fast.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
