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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…
Mariners hope 6-man rotation pays off now and going forward
SEATTLE (AP) — When the Seattle Mariners kicked off summer camp Friday, figuring out how to get pitchers ready in just three weeks was a primary concern.
AP Source: Agent asks Browns to trade tight end David Njoku
CLEVELAND (AP) — Agent Drew Rosenhaus has asked the Cleveland Browns to trade tight end and former first-round draft pick David Njoku, a person familiar with the request told The Associated Press on Friday.
Astros look to McCullers to help make up for loss of Cole
HOUSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole’s departure to join the New York Yankees in free agency left a gaping hole in Houston’s rotation entering the season.
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos keeping team name
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping their team name.
K-State launches diversity programs after football boycott
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State is launching a diversity and education fund amid several other initiatives to address racial injustice after football players threatened a boycott in response to an insensitive …
8-month wait almost over for resumption of Chinese soccer
An eight-month wait for the new Chinese Super League to start is nearly over, a delay nearly as long as it takes to play a regular season. And July 25 can't come soon enough for the players and coaches.
Kathy D'Antoni retiring from WVa Department of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Department of Education Associate Superintendent Kathy D’Antoni is retiring.
Wednesday Sports in Brief
NFL
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Defending champion Nats return healthy, careful on protocols
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dave Martinez's mantra of going 1-0 every day followed the Washington Nationals to their first World Series title.
MATCHDAY: Buffon could break Serie A appearance record
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
UMass-Dartmouth cuts 8 athletic teams; not virus related
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has cut eight varsity athletic teams in an effort to better direct resources to remaning programs and align itself with other NCAA Division III schools, officials said.
Tatis Jr. wears mask during workout; Pham tests positive
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Prized shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. wore a facemask throughout the reboot of spring training Friday for the San Diego Padres, who reported that outfielder Tommy Pham tested positive for COVID-19 an…
MLB cancels All-Star Game, awards 2022 All-Star Game to Los Angeles Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB cancels All-Star Game, awards 2022 All-Star Game to Los Angeles Dodgers.