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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…
Gyasi Zardes powers Columbus past Cincinnati FC 4-0
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored twice to help the Columbus Crew beat Ohio rival Cincinnati FC 4-0 on Saturday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters
PHOENIX (AP) — San Francisco catcher Buster Posey became the latest well-known player to opt out of the abbreviated 2020 season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, joining Dodgers pitcher David Price…
Senate, House runoffs included on Alabama runoff ballot
The Republican Senate runoff for U.S. Senate and three contests to select party nominees for two open U.S. House seats are the highlights of Tuesday's election in Alabama.
Norwich relegated, Liverpool's 100% home record ends in EPL
Norwich finally succumbed to relegation, a fate its own manager and many others expected at the start of the English Premier League.
Delayed start should help Brewers' Knebel play all season
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel believes the pandemic-imposed hiatus will enable him to be ready for the start of the season as he returns from Tommy John surgery.
Blue Jays player expresses concern about bubble isolation
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw says he's not interested in confining himself to the hotel attached to the Rogers Centre for the summer if major league baseball is granted an exemption from the Canad…
New Mexico State extends suspension of athlete workouts
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University says it will continue its temporary suspension of student-athlete workouts as it waits for more COVID-19 testing results.
UNC recruit Grimes to reclassify, join Tar Heels this summer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina recruit Tony Grimes says he plans to reclassify and graduate this summer so that he can join the Tar Heels for the upcoming season.
Valot scores as Red Bulls down Atlanta United 1-0
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Florian Valot scored in the opening minutes, and the New York Red Bulls beat Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
Pac-12, Big Ten shelve games and fears grow of ripple effect
The Big Ten and Pac-12 became the first Power Five leagues to shift to an all-conference fall schedule as college sports faces a dramatically different landscape due to the coronavirus pandemic. In football alone, …
Texas Tech signs 7-foot-1 Russian center as 8th addition
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has signed 7-foot-1 Russian center Vladislav Goldin.
Fans, coach Landon Donovan return to pitch for USL relaunch
Fans get to watch U.S. pro team sports in person for the first time in four months when Landon Donovan resumes his fledgling coaching career in a United Soccer League match.
Yanks closer Chapman has coronavirus; Astros cancel workout
HOUSTON (AP) — New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman became the latest high-profile player to test positive for the coronavirus, his diagnosis announced Saturday hours after the Houston Astros canceled another pr…
Antonio scores 4 as West Ham relegates Norwich from EPL
NORWICH, England (AP) — Michail Antonio scored all the goals as West Ham beat Norwich 4-0 to relegate the Canaries from the English Premier League on Saturday.
Atalanta shows off European credentials with draw at Juve
ROME (AP) — The little squad from Bergamo can play with the big boys.