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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…
This Date in Baseball
July 11
MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Nani called it beautiful and emotional.
Ivy League suspends fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic
The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football, leaving open the possibility of moving some seasons to the spring if the coronavirus pandemic is be…
Leipzig signs South Korean forward Hwang from Salzburg
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig signed South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan in the latest transfer from sister club Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
Editorial Roundup: New York
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers:
Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out
As Major League Baseball cautiously tiptoes closer toward beginning its delayed 2020 season, several teams welcomed back players who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, and the San Francisco Giants resumed …
Wednesday Sports in Brief
COLLEGE SPORTS
Vanderbilt cuts at least 8 from athletics communications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has laid off at least two people with six more forced to re-apply for their jobs as the Southeastern Conference's lone private school works to merge its athletics communications d…
AP Source: Kawhi Leonard's arrival at Disney will be delayed
A person with knowledge of the situation says that Kawhi Leonard did not accompany the Los Angeles Clippers on their flight to Central Florida on Wednesday night for the restart of the NBA season.
Blackhawks say team name honors namesake who inspired
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks say they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations.
Upcoming MLB free agents have fewer games to impress
PHOENIX (AP) — Robbie Ray already knew 2020 would be a big season for his financial future because it's his last one before becoming a free agent.
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Technical study begins on future of PawSox stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A technical survey is beginning at the minor league baseball stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to explore possible future uses of the site.
Sky Blue defeats Dash 2-0 for 1st win of Challenge Cup
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Paige Monaghan and Nahomi Kawasumi scored to give Sky Blue FC a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament Wednesday night.
Former South Carolina football star, AD Dixon dead at 83
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina running back, athletic director and board of trustees member King Dixon died Monday. He was 83.