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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…
The Latest: South Korea has biggest daily rise in 3 weeks
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported its largest 24-hour increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in about three weeks amid an upward trend in new infections.
A person familiar with decision tells AP that MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with decision tells AP that MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning.
The Latest: Beijing reports further drop in new virus cases
BEIJING — China’s capital has recorded a further drop in new confirmed coronavirus cases as tightened measures to contain the spread remain in place.
Washington Post calls on Skins' owner or NFL to change name
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post editorial board is calling on Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to change his football club's name.
Astros sign Correa's brother as undrafted free agent
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have signed second baseman J.C. Correa, getting the brother of star shortstop Carlos Correa on the third try.
5 Phils test positive for virus, 4 teams shut spring camps
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies shut their spring complex after five players tested positive for COVID-19 and at least three other teams closed camps Friday, raising the possibility the coronavirus pa…
The Latest: Hospitals full in Washington's Yakima County
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima County has the highest rate of coronavirus infection in Washington state and its hospitals are beyond capacity with sick patients.
MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible
NEW YORK (AP) — The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season, leaving open the possibility of an even shorter s…
Players say Major League Baseball told union that teams will not play more than 60 games during 2020 regular season
NEW YORK (AP) — Players say Major League Baseball told union that teams will not play more than 60 games during 2020 regular season.
Pogba helps Man United draw at Spurs on return from injury
LONDON (AP) — Paul Pogba made an immediate impact on his return from surgery, earning a penalty converted by Bruno Fernandes that recovered for Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Tottenham in the English Premier Leagu…
Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson said 23 football players have tested positive for coronavirus since returning to campus this month.
The Latest: Brazil rises above 1 million coronavirus cases
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Independent Atlantic League cancels season due to virus
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — The independent Atlantic League won’t be able to play this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, and its Sugar Land Skeeters will host a four-team circuit whose managers are to include R…
The Latest: US judge overturns Michigan's gym closures
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Lakers' director of racial equity will help educate staff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for new ways to understand racism as an organization, and Karida Brown has joined them to help.