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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…
Veteran Bentley U. women's coach Barbara Stevens retires
BOSTON (AP) — Longtime Bentley University women’s basketball coach Barbara Stevens is retiring after a four-decade run that included more than 1,000 wins, the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship, and recent…
Villa salvages 1-1 draw at Newcastle to boost EPL hopes
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Ahmed Elmohamady came off the bench to score an equalizer and give Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Newcastle that boosts the visitors' hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.
The Latest: DIII UMass Boston, Bowdoin cancel fall sports
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Summary of Major League Baseball 2020 Operations Manual
NEW YORK (AP) — A summary of Major League Baseball’s 2020 Operations Manual, as edited by The Associated Press. The manual was written by MLB executive vice president Morgan Sword, senior vice presidents Patrick Ho…
Tennessee to host UConn Huskies on Jan. 21 in Revival Series
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The Tennessee Lady Vols will host UConn on Jan. 21 in the second game of the Revival Series between the college basketball rivals.
AP Interview: Manfred: `We owe it to our fans to be better'
NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Manfred knows many fans were angered by the financial fight between Major League Baseball and the players’ association during a pandemic.
Soccer teams turning to virtual 'fan tokens' to raise money
MADRID (AP) — Soccer clubs around Europe are increasingly turning to virtual “fan tokens” to raise money and enhance fan engagement.
Knicks hire Wesley as executive VP, seek July coach decision
NEW YORK (AP) — William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or kee…
Frontier Conference announces shortened fall seasons
WHITEFISH, Mont. (AP) — The Montana-based Frontier Conference has approved abbreviated football and volleyball schedules for this fall, the league announced.
After 60 games in 2019, Series champ Nats were in trouble
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maybe this gives fans a sense of what it will mean to have a Major League Baseball season
Oklahoma State's Cunningham staying despite postseason ban
Cade Cunningham, one of the nation's top basketball recruits, has chosen to remain at Oklahoma State despite the program being banned from the 2021 postseason.
Recent Kansas editorials
The Topeka Capital-Journal, June 22
Kop quiet, Liverpool roars to verge of 1st title since 1990
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — For once, Liverpool's players were alone.
Mississippi gov rejects 'separate but equal' 2-flag plan
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he’s against having two state flags — the current banner with the Confederate battle emblem that critics see as racist, and a yet-to-be…