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GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Th…
Wolf eases crowd limits with sliding scale tied to capacity
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Coronavirus-related crowd restrictions for both indoor and outdoor events were loosened Tuesday by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who called the shift “a gradual adjustment to our lives as we le…
Kentucky back Smoke out 'a couple of weeks' with broken rib
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says reserve running back Kavosiey Smoke is out “a couple of weeks” after breaking a rib during Saturday’s overtime home loss to Mississippi.
Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history
Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player in NHL history on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Kings selected him with the second pick.
New York Rangers select Canadian forward Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — New York Rangers select Canadian forward Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft.
Mays' saga brings new chapter to Tennessee-Georgia rivalry
Right tackle Cade Mays and No. 14 Tennessee are about to add another juicy chapter to a Southeastern Conference football soap opera.
Indians enter offseason of major decisions, uncertainty
CLEVELAND (AP) — A short, stressful 2020 season that ended two games into the playoffs is being followed by an equally harrowing offseason for the Cleveland Indians.
Yanks' Germán completes 81-game domestic violence ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was reinstated from the restricted list by the commissioner’s office on Tuesday after completing an 81-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence …
QB Coan injures foot while practicing for No. 16 Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is dealing with a foot injury as the Badgers prepare for the start of their coronavirus pandemic-delayed season.
Governor says aid for Ohio renters, businesses coming soon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — People struggling to pay rent, along with small businesses and nonprofits hurt by the pandemic and the weak economy, could have details by next week on an aid package to help them, Republican …
Willis gets seventh shutout, Nashville ties Minnesota 0-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Willis made four saves for his league-leading seventh shutout of the season and Nashville played Minnesota United to a scoreless draw on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the cl…
Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the new park to start their National League Division Series.
After bumpy road, The Mailman delivers for No. 3 Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Stetson Bennett certainly has a sense of comedic timing.
Patriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the air
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots anticipated having some offensive limitations without starting quarterback Cam Newton in the lineup against the defending champion Chiefs.
Cowboys cut 13-year vet Carr after adding just before season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys released defensive back Brandon Carr on Tuesday, cutting ties with the 13-year veteran after bringing him in just before the season for depth in the secondary.
NY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
Alexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft.