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Knights come alive after halftime to beat Bulldogs
ROYAL CITY — After trailing at the half, the Royal Knights (2-0) roared to a 28-17 win over the Cashmere Bulldogs …
Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers
Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the co…
Tar Heels welcome back Stephanie Watts after transfer to USC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Stephanie Watts is returning to North Carolina for a final season after transferring to Southern California for a year.
Positive tests force Nuggets to close practice facilities
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets say they’ve closed their facilities after two members of the team’s traveling party tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. A third tested positive this week.
Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season
Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.
Coach Dawn Staley awaits Olympics, focuses on South Carolina
NEW YORK (AP) — Coach Dawn Staley would be prepping the U.S. women’s basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic.
Soccer players' union points to racial bias in broadcasts
LONDON (AP) — The soccer players' union in England believes racial bias is evident during broadcasts of matches based on the language used by commentators in European leagues.
A's send Mateo to Padres in 1st trade since baseball resumed
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have acquired middle infielder Jorge Mateo from the Oakland Athletics in the first trade since baseball resumed after a shutdown of more than three months due to the coronaviru…
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Fernandes nets twice in Man United's 3-0 victory at Brighton
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scored twice to lead Manchester United to a 3-0 victory over Brighton on Tuesday to maintain its push for Champions League qualification.
Orioles sign MLB second overall pick, Arkansas OF Kjerstad
BALTIMORE (AP) — Outfielder Heston Kjerstad agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles that includes a $5.2 million signing bonus, well below the slot value of $7,789,900 assigned to the No. 2 ove…
Alabama mayor resigns after post on Crimson Tide's BLM video
CARBON HILL, Ala. (AP) — A controversial Alabama mayor has resigned after posting disparaging comments about the University of Alabama football team voicing its support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Baseball's minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were in danger of failing witho…
Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton
One is a man of a million fedoras.
The Latest: S. Korea baseball fans will have to wear masks
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s professional baseball league says it will require fans to wear masks, sit at least a seat apart and prohibit them from eating food in the stands as it prepares to bring back spec…