A 21-point third quarter against Rice blew open a close season opener.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-general-news/3229816/no-3-texas-a-dominant-second-half-team-as-longhorns-head-into-big-12-play.html

After beating Grantsville 41-0 in its opener, the Bulldogs now have a chance to show if they can be a 5A power with a showdown against perennial rival Timpview at home next week.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/high-school-sports/2023/8/18/23834444/provo-makes-big-plays-at-the-end-to-surprise-olympus

After being held to one goal in Canada’s opener, Bedard piled up seven, six and four points in preliminary-round play.

Source: https://leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/regina-pats/rob-vanstone-connor-bedard-takes-brilliance-to-another-level

After dispatching them 4-1 in an uneventful opener, they rallied from down 6-0 in the second game of the day, capitalizing on six LA Mission errors in the final four innings and winning 8-7 in extras.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/sports/bc-softball-walks-off-in-extra-innings-sweeps-doubleheader-against-la-mission/article_c3d9312a-d4d9-11ed-8ce9-1f1522d1fdd2.html

After scoring 17 points in Boston’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA analyst JJ Redick took to “The Old Man and The Three” podcast to share his analysis of Porzingis’ addition to the Celtics system.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/10/nba-analyst-identifies-major-celtics-impact-for-kristaps-porzingis/

A good-sized crowd of more than 2,000 saw captain and former England Test opener Lees score a magnificent career-best 144, from 107 balls and featuring 19 fours.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/crushing-defeat-sussex-start-one-day-cup-campaign-with-hefty-loss-to-durham-4244781

A late-arriving crowd filled with Jets and Browns fans came for Revis, Klecko and local hero Joe Thomas for the week of festivities that included Cleveland’s 21-16 victory over New York in the NFL preseason opener on Thursday.

Source: https://thegrio.com/2023/08/05/darrelle-revis-pro-football-hall-of-fame/

Although it was far from a vintage display, Steve Borthwick's side continued their steady start, having prevailed over Argentina in their tournament opener.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/1813908/rugby-world-cup-live-matt-dawson-england-eddie-jones

Although this move takes too long to use effectively in combat, it can be charged up before combat starts and works as a great opener.

Source: https://gamerant.com/ff16-final-fantasy-16-xvi-best-abilities-to-unlock-first/

And a small group of supporters, mainly female, gathered at the Old Trafford forecourt to protest against the decision before Monday's Premier League opener against Wolves.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1803911/Man-Utd-news-Mason-Greenwood

And it proved the final noteworthy moment of an entertaining opener, which showed both sides there was life without talismans Kane and Toney.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/08/13/two-assists-for-james-maddison-as-tottenham-move-on-without-harry-kane-with-draw/

And it was a fine win in their Northern Group A opener as they blitzed their way past the League Two outfit in the first half.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/liverpool-drop-fresh-double-selection-hint-ahead-of-lask-clash-4341957

And once again they will be singing their iconic anthem La Marseillaise in their opener against Italy.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/6546872/france-national-anthem-words-la-marseillaise-lyrics/

Arizona showed how flawed it can be in Week 1, but the Cards should bounce back at home and 5.5 points is a lot for a Las Vegas squad that lost its opener by five points at home.

Source: https://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfl/week-2-nfl-picks-betting-analysis-odds/

A scene from the screens at Beyoncé’s North American Renaissance World Tour opener in Toronto.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/arts/music/amplifier-newsletter-beyonce-renaissance-references.html

As England batted second on the tricky Delhi pitch, the defending champions were forced to deal with challenges from the Fazal Farooqi removed England’s reliable opener, Jonny Bairstow with an inswinger on the first ball of his spell on the Delhi wicket.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/sports/afghanistan-defeats-england-world-cup/

Ashwin's stint as an opener ends after four balls in which he scored zero runs.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rr-vs-pbks-live-score-ipl-2023-sanju-samson-led-rajasthan-royals-lock-horns-against-shikhar-dhawans-punjab-kings-8539589/

Asked if the early opener impacted his side’s gameplan, O’Neil responded: “The game plan was the same.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23363513.afc-bournemouths-gary-oneil-gutted-defeat-arsenal/?ref=rss

Asked what that meant on the eve of the new Premier League season’s opener against Aston Villa, Howe said: “It means we can’t just go out and slap money on the table and buy a player.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/08/11/eddie-howe-says-newcastle-cannot-slap-money-on-table-in-pursuit-of-signing/

A Sterling High School player crosses home plate after another player is declared out ending the inning during the Lady Tigers' 12-5 loss to Scottsbluff at their home opener Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.

Source: https://www.journal-advocate.com/2023/08/23/sterling-softball-honors-perry-mason-at-home-opener/