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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…
Iowa pauses ticket sales until stadium capacity limit known
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has paused ticket sales for the 2020 football season until there's clarity about how many people will be allowed to attend games in Kinnick Stadium, the athletic department announced Mon…
Liverpool held by Everton on resumed mission to seal title
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — There was no victory for Liverpool on the longest day of the year, which could mean an even longer wait to clinch the Premier League title.
Salt Lake City police investigate after Floyd mural marred
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mural of George Floyd was reportedly vandalized over the weekend, Salt Lake City police said Monday.
McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth throu…
Browns' Hunt 'blessed' for another chance after traffic stop
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kareem Hunt knows he's run out of second chances.
Soriano returns 3 years later as Villarreal and Sevilla draw
MADRID (AP) — As former Spain international Bruno Soriano returned to soccer after three years, Villarreal and Sevilla drew 2-2 in the Spanish league on Monday.
Young baseball players get memento filled with stadium dirt
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese high school baseball players, heartbroken because their annual tournament was canceled due to the pandemic, are getting a consolation prize: a spoonful of dirt.
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.
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…
Timing now right as Weaver takes over as Detroit's GM
DETROIT (AP) — The timing eventually worked out for Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons.
Australia-NZ favored for 2023 Women's WCup after Japan quits
Australia and New Zealand have become the clear favorites to jointly host the 2023 Women's World Cup after Japan withdrew from bidding.
Sun star to sit out WNBA season due to COVID-19 concerns
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones, the star center for the Connecticut Sun, has decided not to play in the WNBA this season because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.