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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
The Latest: Florida bars set to reopen at 50% capacity
MIAMI — Florida officials have announced that bars will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity starting Monday.
The Latest: Thai soccer team member tests positive for virus
BANGKOK — Health officials in Thailand say a 29-year-old player from Uzbekistan who is a member of the Buriram United Football Club has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Latest: England, Wales set to launch virus tracing app
LONDON — An app to help to contain the spread of the coronavirus will finally be launched in England and Wales on Sept. 24, months later than the British government had hoped.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) — TENNIS
Raiders counting on 2 rookie receivers in opener
There will be no easing into the NFL for Las Vegas Raiders rookie receivers Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards.
SoFi Stadium videoboard first of its kind in many ways
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — SoFi Stadium is striking for many different reasons, but the signature element of the opulent new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers hangs 122 feet above the playing field.
Week 2 Preview: Trevor Lawrence launches Heisman campaign
This college football season is already so odd that it’s unclear whether this is Week 1 or Week 2.
'Clinical judgments' key in college football contact tracing
A planned scrimmage at Tennessee last weekend turned into a scaled-down practice when the Volunteers were without about 35 players due to COVID-19.
LEADING OFF: Shane Bieber faces Twins seeking 8-0 start
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Asian Champions League set to restart after 6-month delay
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — When the decision was made in 2013 to split the Asian Champions League into east and west geographic zones, it was unthinkable that a team from one half of the continent could book a place…
Fridays without football: Local coaches miss the start of the season
Football stadiums remain empty on Fridays this fall with the football season postponed until spring. Coaches from the Columbia Basin discussed what it has been…
Newton feeling thankful, not pressure taking over as Pats QB
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There are a lot of things Cam Newton is feeling as he prepares to take the field Sunday to succeed Tom Brady as the Patriots’ starting quarterback.
Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick and Brian Flores have built their NFL coaching reputations on the defensive side of the ball.
Big 12 opens virus-delayed 25th season with only 7 games
Some things to watch in the Big 12 Conference during the delayed opening weekend of the league's 25th season, with just seven teams set to play their only non-conference games at home this weekend after three games…