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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…
Denver Nuggets promote Calvin Booth to general manager
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have promoted Calvin Booth to general manager.
NC State hires ex-ECU head coach McNeill in advisory role
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has hired former East Carolina head coach and Oklahoma assistant Ruffin McNeill for an advisory role on its football staff.
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern
Major League Soccer is about to resume its season — in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will hap…
Wizards' Beal, Nets' Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie won't take part in the restart of the NBA season, two significant absences in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Pirates' Keller looks to mesh information, instincts in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller's first go-round in the majors was a study in contrasts and a snapshot of where baseball is at in 2020.
Browns sign 'Bama tackle Wills, team's first-round pick
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jedrick Wills has slid into place for the Browns.
Kyrie Irving's TV program calls for action in Taylor's death
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is joining rapper Common and others for a TV special calling for action following the death of Breonna Taylor.
Adam Haseley reports to Phils' camp after virus test delay
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley reported to camp Tuesday after waiting several days for clearance because the lab used by Major League Baseball didn’t return the results of his ini…
MLS Nashville-Chicago match postponed after 5 positive tests
Major League Soccer has postponed the second match of the MLS is Back tournament after five Nashville players tested positive for COVID-19, the league announced Tuesday.
Search still on week later for retired Valparaiso U. trainer
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a retired Valparaiso University athletic trainer who disappeared a week ago during a walk.
New Zealander Erceg holds down North Carolina's backline
Coach Paul Riley calls defender Abby Erceg the bedrock of the North Carolina Courage.
AP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets will host the crosstown Yankees on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next season, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Ravens quarterback cancels Florida event amid virus surge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has canceled his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida due to surging coronavirus cases in the state and strict gathering limits.
Shohei Ohtani back on Big A mound in Angels' intrasquad game
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw competitive pitches off the mound at Angel Stadium on Tuesday for the first time in two years.
Alabama's Sarkisian undergoes successful heart procedure
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian has undergone a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly.