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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…
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.
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…
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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.
Martinelli adds to Arsenal's injury woes
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal’s injury woes intensified when young forward Gabriel Martinelli was ruled out for “months” by manager Mikel Arteta on Tuesday.
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.
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CANOE-KAYAK
Aguero to see specialist in Spain about 'damaged' knee
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will travel to Barcelona to assess the extent of a left knee injury.
Saints’ Jenkins: Brees' apology "microcosm” of what's needed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins said his criticism of Drew Brees’ opposition about kneeling during the national anthem, and Brees’ later apology, is “a microcosm” of what the country ne…
Schmeichel saves penalty as Leicester draws 0-0 vs Brighton
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saved a first-half penalty Tuesday to help his team earn a 0-0 draw against Brighton in the Premier League and inch closer to Champions League qualif…
Ex-Marshall football player pleads to child porn charge
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former Marshall football player has pleaded guilty to sending videos of children engaged in sexual conduct to an undercover FBI agent.
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MLB
Flyers F Lindblom skates with team, recovering from cancer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom skated with team Tuesday in one of the few times he’s hit the ice since he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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GYMNASTICS
The Latest: 2nd Tennessee men’s basketball player has virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: