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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…
Sessions steps up attacks on Tuberville ahead of runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday stepped up attacks against his Senate primary rival, accusing former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville of hiding and bein…
West Ham still in relegation danger after 1-0 loss v Burnley
LONDON (AP) — West Ham missed the chance to climb further away from relegation trouble in the Premier League after Jay Rodriguez's goal earned Burnley a 1-0 victory at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
New center field backdrop has Dodgers hitters adjusting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers were eager to show off $100 million worth of stadium renovations to fans and a national audience at the All-Star Game this summer.
Barcelona wins derby against Espanyol, relegates city rival
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona kept its title hopes alive with a 1-0 win in the city derby against Espanyol in the Spanish league on Wednesday, sealing the rival's relegation for the first time in nearly three decades.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
NFL
Kimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — With just 60 games this season, the Chicago Cubs need Craig Kimbrel to be better than he was last year.
Lazio's Patric handed 4-game ban for biting opponent
MILAN (AP) — Lazio defender Patric was banned for four games and fined 10,000 euros ($11,300) for biting an opponent.
Kentucky adds UAB, Marshall to men's basketball schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has added UAB and Marshall to its nonconference men's basketball schedule next season.
Bolton left Penn State after coach's 'noose' comment
Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton said he decided to leave Penn State last spring because of a comment by coach Pat Chambers, who said the player had a noose around his neck.
Delle Donne waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, the Washington Mystics said Wednesday.
Winds of change? Company looks at weather's effect on ball
CHICAGO (AP) — The wind blowing out at Wrigley Field. The tricky breeze in San Francisco. The heat in Los Angeles.
Yanks' Cole learns safety-protocol lesson in 1st intrasquad
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole couldn't have expected the New York Yankees to take the ball away from him just one batter into his first home start in the Bronx.
NFL's stay-at-home order means no travel for training camp
Tim Flynn was looking forward to one final year as the mayoral host of training camp for the Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard, California.
List of college teams cut because of coronavirus pandemic
Four-year college athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic, according to research by The Associated Press through Wednesday, July 8. (x-denotes…
Agent: RB Raheem Mostert requests trade from 49ers
San Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert requested a trade from the team after being unable to renegotiate his contract.