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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…
The Latest: California CCAA moving all sports to the spring
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here…
MATCHDAY: Madrid seeks to grow lead; UEFA competition draws
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Friday:
MATCHDAY: Barcelona needs win to keep pressure on Madrid
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
AP Sportlight
July 11
Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants star catcher Buster Posey decided to opt out of the 2020 season Friday out of health concerns for his newly adopted twin baby girls during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pac-12 to play only conference games in fall sports
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pac-12 to play only conference games in fall sports.
South American World Cup qualifiers rescheduled for October
SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA has agreed to move South America's World Cup qualifiers from September to October as the region struggles to contain the coronavirus.
Thursday Sports in Brief
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Gallo joins Rangers after missed week due to positive test
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star slugger Joey Gallo joined the Texas Rangers for the first time at summer camp Friday after missing the first week of workouts because he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Positive virus tests postpone WVU women's workouts
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) —
Angels' Anthony Rendon expects MLB stars to find groove fast
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels' new $245 million third baseman mostly spent the first few months of his seven-year contract changing his daughters' diapers and occasionally throwing a tennis ball at …
NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA.
Jaguars announce plans for 25% capacity, masks in 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars announced plans Friday to play home games in front of a significantly reduced capacity this fall.
Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto patient on contract
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto isn’t worried about his contract situation.