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Demo Derby concludes for 2026
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Round Up Miner Services Demolition Derby came to an exciting conclusion Wednesday nigh…
Pence aide: NBA protest over Kenosha are 'absurd and silly'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff said Thursday that
Arteta 'pretty confident' about new deal for Aubameyang
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is close to signing a new contract after holding talks with the club, manager Mikel Arteta said Thursday.
ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride.
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Aug. 30
NFL mentor leads program to help players leverage platforms
Lamonte Winston had difficult conversations with players who wanted to follow Colin Kaepernick’s lead — and were afraid to lose their jobs if they protested against racial injustice.
NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shooting
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Empty practice fields made for loud and powerful statements at facilities across the NFL.
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Sept. 3
Jets cancel practice in apparent response to Blake shooting
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have canceled their practice in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
Tony Dungy added to Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Tony Dungy has been added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection committee, the fourth hall member to become part of the voting process.
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Aug. 28
Led by NBA, athletes again put focus on racial justice
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They also wanted social reform.
Sheriff: Missing dad of Bengals player found safe in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The missing father of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander turned up early Thursday at a ranger station at a Florida state park, sheriff's officials said.
Cleveland's 3 major teams link to fight for social change
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s three major professional sports franchises — the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians — are teaming up to fight social injustice.
Record-breaker Gareth Barry retires from football at age 39
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — The Premier League's record appearance-maker has finally retired at the age of 39.
Europa League game postponed by Bosnian team's virus cases
GENEVA (AP) — A Europa League qualifying game in Israel was postponed Thursday because five visiting soccer players from Bosnia-Herzegovina tested positive for COVID-19.