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Basin volleyball roundup, Sept. 1-15
MOSES LAKE — Volleyball teams across the Basin are bringing their best right out of the gate this season. See belo…
Indiana mourns death of 2-time Hermann Trophy winner Snow
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ken Snow, a two-time national player of the year, died Sunday, three days before his birthday. He was 50.
Virus-hit Dybala still dangerous for title-chasing Juventus
ROME (AP) — Paulo Dybala remains as dangerous as ever despite nearly 50 days with the coronavirus.
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…
Cowboys' Prescott signs $31M tag, still time for longer deal
Dak Prescott plans to be at training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, if and when it starts, on the richest one-year contract in franchise history.
Aguero gives Man City injury scare during 5-0 win vs Burnley
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Sergio Aguero gave Manchester City a big injury worry inside the first week of the English Premier League’s resumption by hobbling off with a right knee problem during the 5-0 win over Bu…
Pride withdraws from NWSL tourney after COVID-19 positives
The Orlando Pride have withdrawn from the upcoming National Women's Soccer League tournament after six players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Burnley apologizes for plane flying crude banner over game
English soccer club Burnley apologized and vowed to hand out lifetime bans to those responsible for a banner reading “White Lives Matter Burnley" being towed by an aircraft over Etihad Stadium during a Premier Leag…
AC Milan scores 4 without Ibrahimović in win at Lecce
ROME (AP) — AC Milan had no problem producing goals without the injured Zlatan Ibrahimović in beating a relegation-threatened Lecce 4-1 on Monday in its first match of the Serie A restart.
Executive to be first black CEO of Birmingham chamber
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Atlanta-area business leader will become the first Black chief executive of Birmingham’s regional chamber of commerce, the organization 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…
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.
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.
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Cavs' Love commits $500,000 to UCLA's mental health efforts
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love isn't slowing down his push to raise mental health awareness.
Wizards GM to AP: Bertans to sit out restart of NBA season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will skip the Disney-based resumption of the NBA season, making him the first known example of a healthy, eligible player sitting out.