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August 11, 2020 8:03 p.m.

The Latest: United Soccer League has 9 positive COVID tests

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

August 11, 2020 8:03 p.m.

After multiple crises, this time Lebanese feel broken

BEIRUT (AP) — For nearly a week, Mona Zahran had to sleep on a couch pulled across her apartment's front door. Beirut’s massive explosion knocked her doors off their hinges and shattered her windows, and she feared looters would take advantage of the chaos that has hit the Lebanese capital since.

August 11, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jon Lester and the Cubs didn't let another of 2020's distractions slow them one bit.

August 11, 2020 7:27 p.m.

The Latest: LPGA confirms Buick LPGA Shanghai is canceled

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

August 11, 2020 7:27 p.m.

The Latest: Australian state reports record 21 virus deaths

SYDNEY, Australia — The Australian state of Victoria on Wednesday reported a record 21 virus deaths and 410 new cases from an outbreak in the city of Melbourne which has prompted authorities to impose a strict lockdown.

August 11, 2020 7:27 p.m.

White Sox break through early, beat Tigers 8-4

DETROIT (AP) — Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Chicago White Sox snapped Detroit's four-game wining streak with an 8-4 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night.

August 11, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Point scores in 5th OT as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-2

TORONTO (AP) — Brayden Point scored 10:27 into the fifth overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history.

August 11, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Lightning outlast Blue Jackets 3-2 in 5 OT thriller

TORONTO (AP) — By the time he launched the last shot, Brayden Point was just trying to do anything he could to end the fourth-longest game in NHL history.

August 11, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Android phones to track quakes; California gets alert system

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Android phones will be used to sense earthquakes around the world and may one day be able to provide global warnings, with the first mass alert system unveiled Tuesday in California, Google

August 11, 2020 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: Sarah Palin offers running mate advice to Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden's selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate (all times local):

August 11, 2020 6:30 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

August 11, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Dube scores twice as Flames beat Stars 3-2 in Game 1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson snapped a tie after Dillon Dube scored twice in the first period for the confident Calgary Flames, who beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series Tuesday.

August 11, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Connecticut voters choose Trump, Biden in final 2020 primary

As expected, voters on Tuesday rubber-stamped Republican President Donald Trump and former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in primary elections in Connecticut, where officials were working late into the night counting large numbers of absentee ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic.

August 11, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Ganges River flows with history and prophecy for India

ALONG THE GANGES, India (AP) — More than 2,000 years ago, a powerful king built a fort on the banks of India’s holiest river, on the fringes of what is now a vast industrial city.

August 11, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials

Madison Daily Leader, Aug. 5

August 11, 2020 4:27 p.m.

SEC, ACC, Big 12 still hoping to play football this fall

And then there were three.

August 11, 2020 4:27 p.m.

The Latest: NC gov wins legal victory over COVID-19 orders

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has won another legal victory defending his COVID-19 executive orders, this time when a judge rejected Lt. Gov. Dan Forest’s demand that they be blocked by declaring his lawsuit as unlikely to succeed.

August 11, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Coaches' emotions on edge as pandemic questions linger

Indiana coach Tom Allen was heartbroken. Kansas State’s Chris Klieman doesn't know if he will be, too, eventually, but said he wants to keep his players on campus.

August 11, 2020 4:03 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:30 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 11, 2020 4:03 p.m.

College football players left in limbo as seasons get pushed

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is ready to play football next month.