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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…
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.
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.
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.
The Latest: Washington Nationals resume training camp
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Alabama agrees to play 3 games with Tigers, 2 in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Penny Hardaway and Memphis will play Alabama three times over the next three seasons with two of those games in Memphis.
The Latest: Liberty's Durr to miss WNBA season due to virus
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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.
Wizards' Beal not playing rest of NBA season due to injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal won’t take part in the restart of the NBA season because of a right rotator cuff injury.
Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB
MIAMI (AP) — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.
AP source: Browns restructure DE Olivier Vernon's contract
CLEVELAND (AP) — Olivier Vernon's status with the Browns has more certainty. So does his paycheck.
The Latest: Louisville halts hoops after 2 test positive
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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.
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Ravens quarterback to hold Florida social event amid virus
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida amid the state's spike in coronavirus cases.