SUMMARY: Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica will permanently close on November 9 at 10 p.m., Boyd Gaming announced. The closure follows a decline in gaming customers and careful business considerations. No new casino will replace Sam’s Town, nor will its gaming license relocate elsewhere in Mississippi. Hotel reservations will be accepted until November 2. Offers and comps remain valid until closing but aren’t transferable to other Boyd properties. Boyd Rewards points can be redeemed at Sam’s Town until closing, then at other Boyd locations for six months or more. Members retain reward status and benefits. Outstanding balances must be settled before closing.

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SUMMARY: Kyler Murray played through illness to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a narrow 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in their season opener. Murray threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 38 yards despite feeling unwell. The Saints, coached by rookie Kellen Moore, struggled with penalties and missed a last-second chance to tie the game. Saints QB Spencer Rattler passed for 214 yards but has now lost all seven NFL starts. Alvin Kamara scored the Saints’ only touchdown. Saints defender Cameron Jordan recorded 1.5 sacks. Both teams faced injuries, and the Cardinals will face Carolina next, while the Saints host San Francisco.

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SUMMARY: Charles Huff earned his first win as Southern Miss head coach as the Golden Eagles defeated Jackson State 38-20 in Hattiesburg. Southern Miss took an early lead with a blocked punt touchdown and maintained control throughout the game. Quarterback Braylon Braxton threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns, connecting often with Bralon Brown. Jackson State’s JaCobian Morgan passed for 131 yards but threw an interception late in the game. Defensively, Southern Miss’s Mathis Haygood and MaLik Caswell made key plays. Southern Miss improves to 1-1 and will face Appalachian State next, while Jackson State also stands at 1-1 before hosting Tuskegee.

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