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Sushik comes full circle ahead of first season at BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The next step in Liana Sushik’s athletic journey has led her to play for the Big Bend Community Colle…
The Latest: Spain reports half a million COVID-19 cases
MADRID — Fueled by a sharp surge of coronavirus contagion just as the school year opens, Spain has now officially more than half a million confirmed coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Jason Peters back at left tackle for the Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Peters is back at left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Steelers sign All-Pro DT Cam Heyward to 5-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward knew his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, bounced around the NFL during a decade-plus career as a running back that saw him suit up for five different teams.
Dwight Anderson, former Kentucky and USC hoops player, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Anderson, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court playing basketball at Kentucky and Southern California, has died. He was 61.
Messi back to training after deciding to stay with Barcelona
MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi returned to training with Barcelona on Monday, almost two weeks after he told the club he wanted to leave.
McKennie opens his 1st news conference with Italian flair
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Weston McKennie opened his first news conference as a Juventus player on Monday with a bit of cultural flair, speaking in Italian.
No preseason games could mean sloppy start for special teams
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Penalties. Blocked punts or would-be field goals swatted out of the air. A kick returner weaving his way to a touchdown.
Latest: Denmark limits gatherings in capital to 50 people
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke says authorities have reduced the number of people who can gather in greater Copenhagen from 100 to 50.
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England drops Foden, Greenwood for COVID-19 rule breaches
England players Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood were fined by Icelandic authorities and dropped from the squad on Monday for breaching coronavirus rules in Reykjavik after making their international debuts.
Jaguars sign veteran QB Mike Glennon to practice squad
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback Mike Glennon to their practice squad Monday, adding a veteran under the NFL's revamped roster rules.
The Latest: Pakistan to start opening schools as cases fall
ISLAMABAD — Education officials in Pakistan say authorities will start reopening schools from Sept. 15 amid a steady decline in coronavirus deaths and infections.
Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres' back-and-forth 5-3 win over th…
Nationals in a hole, and this year they're short on time
For a second straight season, the Washington Nationals are off to an awful start.