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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 …
Messi scores 700th goal, Barcelona held 2-2 by Atlético
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 in the Spanish league on Tuesday and deal Barcelona’s title hopes a major blow.
Spuds fall late in their opening game in Post Falls, 15-13
POST FALLS, Idaho — In their opening game of the summer, the Spuds fell late against host Post Falls, 15-13.
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.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
MLB
OL Reign and Sky Blue play to scoreless draw
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Sky Blue played to a scoreless draw with OL Reign on Tuesday night in the NWSL's Challenge Cup tournament.
MLB stars say it's time to pull Landis name off MVP plaques
NEW YORK (AP) — Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award.
Oakland A's looking to fill seats with cardboard cutouts
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics might have some fans at home games after all.
Sky F Lavender has foot surgery, will miss 2020 season
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Sky forward Jantel Lavender is recovering after surgery on a broken bone in her left foot.
Rockies GM supports Desmond's decision to skip '20 season
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and help rejuvenate youth baseball in his hometown in Flor…
University of Minnesota: 7 students test COVID-19 positive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota said Tuesday that seven athletes from “multiple sports” have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sinkerballer Jared Hughes agrees to 1-year deal with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinkerballing reliever Jared Hughes and the New York Mets agreed Tuesday to a $700,000, one-year contract, a deal that amounts to $259,259 in prorated pay over the 60-game season.
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…
NFL Calendar
July 15 - Deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension.
MATCHDAY: Chelsea eyes Champions League qualification boost
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday:
Ertz, Short say soul-searching led to vulnerability on field
Chicago Red Stars teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short say hard conversations over the past several weeks led to their vulnerability in the moment they shared an emotional embrace while they knelt during the nation…