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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…
Reign's Bethany Balcer aims to build on rookie NWSL season
Bethany Balcer didn't come to the National Women's Soccer League by way of a powerhouse college program like North Carolina or Stanford. She didn't have a national team history and wasn't a draft pick.
Vandy player expelled for violating sexual misconduct policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Vanderbilt football player dismissed from the team and expelled for violating the university's sexual misconduct policy in October 2018 took part in a Pro Day on campus months later, forci…
From Three Rivers to PNC Park, Pirates pitcher Musgrove set
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove isn't trying to make a political statement when the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher dons a mask, but a practical one.
Morata double leads Atlético to 3-0 over Mallorca in Liga
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Álvaro Morata scored twice to lead Atlético Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca and extend its strong finish to the Spanish league on Friday.
Canada health official says MLB season exemption not assured
TORONTO (AP) — A top Canadian government health official says the Toronto Blue Jays aren’t guaranteed to get an exemption for the regular season.
Votto, Reds resume with unsettled feelings as workouts start
CINCINNATI (AP) — Hitters in bright red shirts slapped batting-practice pitches to all parts of the recently mowed field. A mash-up of disco, rap and Motown reverberated through empty Great American Ball Park for b…
Cubs, Ross get back to work as workouts resume in baseball
CHICAGO (AP) — To new manager David Ross, Wrigley Field looked as good as ever.
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
Rick Carlisle isn't sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the NBA season resumes in empty arenas in Florida.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.
Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virus
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was going to address his entire team before the start of MLB's unprecedented summer training camp, just like he did when spring training opened about 4 1/2 months ago. It was on…
Bayern finally gets its man, signs Leroy Sané from Man City
MUNICH (AP) —
Yale planning for students' return to campus in August
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is planning to welcome students back to campus in August with public health protocols including required weekly testing for the coronavirus, the school announced Wednesday.
The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget
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Utah defensive coordinator Scalley to keep job after review
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will remain on staff but will take a pay cut and must undergo diversity training after being suspended for using a racial slur in a 2013 text message.
Chisox pitcher Kopech misses camp start with personal matter
The Chicago White Sox plan to give Michael Kopech whatever he needs to deal with a personal matter.