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Vikings fall to Highline in preseason doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings continued through their preseason as they hosted their first g…
Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Leganés fights relegation in season finale v champion Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid will culminate its championship-winning campaign in the Spanish league on Sunday when it crosses the capital to visit a Leganés team that must win to have a cha…
Yankees' LeMahieu uncertain for opener after COVID absence
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu isn't sure if he'll be ready for Thursday’s season opener after missing much of preseason camp because of a positive coronavirus test.
Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist's penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit on Saturday.
Burnley beats relegated Norwich 2-0 to maintain European bid
NORWICH, England (AP) — Burnley kept alive its slim chances of Europa League qualification with a 2-0 victory over nine-man, already-relegated Norwich in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Latest: Smith back with Orioles after positive test
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Madrid to wrap up championship campaign in Spain at Leganés
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid will culminate its championship-winning campaign in the Spanish league on Sunday when it crosses the capital to visit a Leganés team that must win to have a cha…
AP Source: Blue Jays denied Canadian government approval to play games in Toronto amid pandemic.
TORONTO (AP) — AP Source: Blue Jays denied Canadian government approval to play games in Toronto amid pandemic.
NFL tells teams training camps will open on time
The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.
APNewsBreak: Blue Jays not allowed to play games in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays have been denied approval by the Canadian government to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Atlanta lowering flags indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta will lower flags to half-staff indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis, who represented the city for more than 30 years in Congress before his death, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said Saturday.
Atalanta held to 1-1 draw at Verona in Serie A
MILAN (AP) — Atalanta’s push for second spot was hampered by a 1-1 draw at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday.
NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
AP Source: Decision looming on Blue Jays games in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays will find out Saturday whether the Canadian government allows them to play regular-season games in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More celebrations for promoted Leeds with 2nd-tier title
LEEDS, England (AP) — A day after securing its return to the Premier League after 16 years, Leeds won the League Championship without kicking a ball.