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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…
1 worker dies, 1 injured in structure collapse
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (AP) — One worker died and another was injured when a structure at an old West Virginia power plant collapsed while being prepped for demolition, officials said.
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Durant joins ownership group for soccer's Philadelphia Union
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.
Seniors at UP school get gifts from 1925 alumnus, wife
LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (AP) — A school district in the Upper Peninsula is giving college scholarships to graduates, thanks to a $2.5 million gift from a couple with ties to the area.
FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke
FIFA appealed Monday for “tolerance, mutual respect and common sense” after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that required soccer players to stand during the national anthem.
'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racism
Brian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.
Texas president to meet with students on athletes' demands
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The interim president of the University of Texas said Monday he is scheduling meetings with student groups after dozens of Longhorns athletes said they wanted the school to ditch “The Eyes of T…
Hundreds of unpaid soccer players seek help from FIFA fund
ZURICH (AP) — A $16 million FIFA fund to pay soccer players whose clubs disbanded leaving wages unpaid has had 441 applications.
Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of Honor
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year.
Vegas Golden Knights sign Reaves to $3.5M, 2-year extension
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights signed tough guy Ryan Reaves on Monday to a two-year contract extension worth $3.5 million.
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner hurt in jet ski accident
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on a jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
MLB delays start of new international signings period
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has delayed the start of the new international signings period from July 2 until Jan. 15, a move that will cause teams to push back deals for 16- and 17-year-old Latin American…
Nantes signs forward Moses Simon on 4-year deal from Levante
NANTES, France (AP) — French club Nantes has signed Nigeria forward Moses Simon from Spanish club Levante on a four-year deal.
Mayfield "absolutely" will kneel during national anthem
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.
WNBA announces plan to play abbreviated 22-game season in Florida beginning in late July without fans in attendance
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA announces plan to play abbreviated 22-game season in Florida beginning in late July without fans in attendance.