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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…
Martial's hat trick leads Man United to easy 3-0 win
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Converting from a winger to a central striker is bringing the best out of Anthony Martial at Manchester United this season.
In-person homecoming events canceled except football game
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — All in-person homecoming activities will be canceled this year at West Virginia State University due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Man City's Aguero says knee surgery 'went well'
BARCELONA (AP) — Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero underwent surgery on his left knee in Barcelona on Wednesday and said the operation “went well,” although it remains unclear whether he'll play again this seas…
Landmarks to highlight Australia-New Zealand World Cup bid
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Opera House and Auckland’s Sky Tower will be lit up simultaneously to highlight the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in the final hours before FIFA decides on the venue for the 2023…
Brown U. students claim fraud, want cut sports restored
Lawyers for a group of Brown University athletes whose sports have been targeted for elimination are accusing the Ivy League school of fraud for working secretly on a plan to cut the programs without telling the pl…
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following months of acri…
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Canada open to MLB in Toronto but MLB has not submitted plan
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government is open to Major League Baseball playing in Toronto this summer, but the league has not submitted the required plan to health authorities, Canadian officials said Tuesday.
The Latest: Grand Canyon hoops team placed in quarantine
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Schiano: Two Rutgers football players have coronavirus
A week after the football team returned to campus, Rutgers is reporting cases of coronavirus with some players.
Thunder sign Luguentz Dort to multi-year deal
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a multiyear contract with rookie Luguentz Dort on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.
The late Don Banks wins football writers' service award
Don Banks, whose 36-year sports writing career included more than 16 years at Sports Illustrated’s website, has been selected as the Dick McCann Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America.
Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns
Ron Gardenhire and Dusty Baker are a little uneasy. Jim Crane hopes his Houston Astros can play in front of fans at some point.
Atalanta comes back from 2 goals down to beat Lazio 3-2
MILAN (AP) — The match between Serie A's two highest-scoring teams lived up to its billing as Atalanta fought back from two goals down to beat Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday, putting a dent in the visitors’ title hopes.
Texas Rangers have all 5 picks signed 2 weeks after draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed all five of their picks from baseball's condensed amateur draft after completing deals with their third- and fifth-round selections.