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Mavericks swim hosts first meet of the season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls swim team got their season started Thursday as they hosted a nonleague…
Reigning NFL MVP Jackson will appear on Madden 21 cover
Lamar Jackson? Of course, Lamar Jackson.
NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players
Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.
Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back.
Asia Today: More controls used in Beijing as outbreak grows
BEIJING (AP) — China reported 40 more coronavirus infections Tuesday as it increased testing and lockdown measures in parts of the capital to control what appeared to be its largest outbreak in more than two months.
Former Cy Young winner Mike McCormick dies at age 81
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) — Longtime Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who won the Cy Young Award in 1967, has died. He was 81.
Ohio governor questions holding August Hall of Fame weekend
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday it’s “highly unlikely” that crowds of 20,000 or so would be allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony in August.
Robert Morris joining Horizon League, football to Big South
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Robert Morris is leaving the Northeast Conference to join the Horizon League.
2021 Pro Bowl to be played at new Las Vegas stadium
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pro Bowl is headed to Las Vegas.
Update on the latest in sports:
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB
Giants kicker arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run crash
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Alcohol is suspected in a hit-and-run crash that led to the arrest of New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.
Schools debate whether to detail positive tests for athletes
Over the past two weeks, as college athletes have returned to campuses to work out and prepare for sports later this year, a handful of them have tested positive for the coronavirus.
West Virginia football player tests positive for coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A football player at West Virginia has tested positive for the coronavirus, the school said Monday on the first day of voluntary workouts.
Superdome renovation crew has 32 COVID-19 cases
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform stadium renovations.
Texas Kickoff pushed back a day for Mississippi-Baylor
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Kickoff game between Mississippi and Baylor is moving back a day.
Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball slugger Todd Montgomery squared up his Mets cap and took a swing at hardball questions involving his favorite team.