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First phase of Royal City's Apple Avenue construction complete
ROYAL CITY — The first phase of improvements to Royal City's Apple Avenue is complete, and city officials are work…
The Latest: Italy COVID-19 death toll now highest in Europe
MILAN — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe.
UK goes for 3rd straight bowl victory vs streaking NC State
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Kentucky (4-6) vs No. 24 North Carolina State (8-3), Jan. 2, Noon Eastern (ESPN)
Winless streak tests resolve of German club Schalke
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke won exactly one Bundesliga game in 2020, so its New Year's resolutions are clear.
2nd Washington corrections officer dies of COVID-19
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Vaccinations started in Washington state prisons this week while prisoners point to poor conditions, the Department of Corrections announced on New Year’s Eve the second COVID-related death of…
UMaine to host first games since pandemic began
ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine is ready to host its first winter sporting events since the pandemic began in March.
The Latest: Cleveland Browns reopen practice facility
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
NFL chooses 11 players for international pathway program
The NFL has chosen 11 athletes from nine countries to compete for a spot in the 2021 International Player Pathway Program.
EXPLAINER: As Georgia awaits, GOP still has Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — The consequences of Georgia’s twin Senate runoffs are well known: They’ll determine which party controls the Senate in the new Congress.
Some Mexicans struggle to get oxygen amid virus case surge
MEXICO CITY (AP) — On New Year’s Day, dozens of people stood in line with empty oxygen tanks in one of Mexico City’s hardest hit boroughs to take advantage of a city offer of free oxygen refills for COVID-19 patien…
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest incident
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Tampa. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors to consider.
Health care worker has allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A health care worker in Oregon was hospitalized after having a severe allergic reaction to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
Delay sought in ex-officers' trial over George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors in the case against the four Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd requested that the trial delayed by three months.
Title-winning coaches to square off in Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Orange Bowl: No. 5 Texas A&M (8-1) vs. No. 14 North Carolina (8-3), at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN).
Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If there’s one belief that Texas A&M and North Carolina share heading into the Orange Bowl, it’s that there’s no use in looking backward.
Stock exchange delisting 3 China companies under Trump order
NEW YORK (AP) — Three Chinese companies will be booted off the New York Stock Exchange this month under an executive order signed in November by President Donald Trump.