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Grindy, Warriors power past Liberty Christian for 2-0 start
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (2-0) are off to a hot start this season after earning their sec…
CONCACAF to revise World Cup qualifying format
MIAMI (AP) — CONCACAF will revise its World Cup qualifying format following FIFA's decision Thursday to remove September dates from the international match calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia DC Koenning on leave after player accusations
West Virginia has placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative leave after a player alleged in a social media post that the assistant coach made a series of insensitive remarks, including against His…
Dodgers, Twins report some positive tests for COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some people in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins organizations have tested positive for COVID-19, officials with the teams said Thursday.
2nd Czech club fined for fans' racist abuse of player
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech soccer league on Thursday fined a club 160,000 Czech crowns ($6,700) after its fans racially abused an opposing player during a cup game, the second such case in a week.
Michigan governor allows return of pro sports - without fans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday allowed for the return of pro sports in Michigan as long as fans aren't in attendance.
3 football players announce plans to transfer from Liberty
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Three football players at Liberty University say they have entered the transfer portal, with two of them citing “racial insensitivity” by the university's leadership or similar reasons for the…
Panthers' coach considers kneeling during national anthem
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
Lynn named Rangers' opening day starter over Minor, Kluber
Veteran right-hander Lance Lynn has been named the Texas Rangers' starter on opening day, a game that will be played more than four months after manager Chris Woodward actually made that decision.
Colts GM Ballard wins football writers' Jack Horrigan Award
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has won the Jack Horrigan Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his cooperation with the media.
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kop joy: Liverpool fans flood Anfield, 1st title in 30 years
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The sun had just set over Anfield — and on a 30-year wait to be champions of England again — when the fireworks started to explode into the twilight.
Rodriguez’s header gives Burnley 1-0 home win vs. Watford
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Burnley tightened up its defending and found a way through in attack as Jay Rodriguez's late header secured a 1-0 home win against Watford in the Premier League on Thursday.
He'll manage; Pirates' Shelton navigating roller coaster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton ended nearly each press availability during spring training by jokingly telling reporters they picked the wrong day to ask the Pittsburgh Pirates first-year manager about his opening…
GM Berry, Browns launch racial justice initiative for change
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Berry was moved emotionally, and eventually into action.
Australia and New Zealand picked by FIFA to host 2023 Women’s World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — Australia and New Zealand picked by FIFA to host 2023 Women’s World Cup.