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Knights set for state title rematch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (1-0) are slated for a big game against the Cashmere Bulldogs (1-0) on Friday, as i…
NFL, Oakley come up with face shields to protect players
NEW YORK (AP) — With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is closer to one answer when it comes to player safety amid the coronavirus pandemic: face shields for the player…
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Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke
Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke — a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people.
Kentucky’s former Democratic Party chief to be sentenced
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are seeking prison time for Kentucky's former Democratic Party chief when he is sentenced this week, but attorneys for Jerry Lundergan are seeking probation.
Davidson pleased with Rangers' first practice in return
The New York Rangers were playing some stellar hockey coming out of the All-Star break to move into playoff contention. After four months away during the NHL’s stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, team preside…
Seeking comback, Sessions faces Tuberville in Alabama race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Seeking to reclaim his old Senate seat from Alabama, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces onetime college football coach Tommy Tuberville — a political newcomer endorsed by Presi…
California ski resort eyes name change over derogatory term
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — California’s popular Squaw Valley Ski Resort is considering changing its name to remove the word “squaw” — a derogatory term for Native American women — amid a national reckoning over raci…
Portland gets spark from Blanco, Timbers beat Galaxy 2-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastián Blanco scored seven minutes apart midway through the second half, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez had a first-half penalty saved, and the Portland Timbers o…
Blackmon returns to Rockies after recovering from COVID-19
DENVER (AP) — All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon, the first major league player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus, returned to the Colorado Rockies for his first workout Monday after getting the a…
WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver
NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
LAFC rallies with pair in 2nd half for 3-3 draw with Houston
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Diego Rossi and Brian Rodriguez scored six minutes apart midway through the second half, and Los Angeles FC rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Houston Dynamo in the MLS is Back tournament…
Lions sign 1st-round pick Okudah, Swift, Cephus, Huntley
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick Jeff Okudah.
Inter beats Torino 3-1, moves into 2nd place in Serie A
MILAN (AP) — Two quick second-half goals lifted Inter Milan to a confidence-boosting 3-1 comeback win over Torino in Serie A on Monday.
MATCHDAY: Chelsea can reclaim 3rd in EPL; Porto eyes title
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday: