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July 26, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifier

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona general manager John Chayka earned a contract extension early this season for building the Coyotes into playoff contenders in four short years.

July 26, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Thorpe's scandal-tainted 1912 golds still resonate, amaze

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — It has been described as the first major international sports scandal, and still resonates more than a century later.

July 26, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Number of fires increases in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The number of fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands nearly doubled in the first half of 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to data released by a state institute. Officials said it was the largest number of fires in a six-month period in the last two decades.

July 26, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

July 26, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 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

July 26, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Actor John Saxon dies; 'Enter the Dragon' among many roles

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in “Enter the Dragon” and appeared in several “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 83.

July 26, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Workers praise Disney virus safety, but will visitors come?

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Every week, it seems, Kaila Barker, her husband and their five children change their minds about whether to travel from their home in Connecticut to Florida's Walt Disney World as planned in September.

July 26, 2020 4:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 6:40 a.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

July 26, 2020 3:30 a.m.

Putin attends naval parade, promises new ships to navy

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said the Russian navy will get 40 new ships and vessels this year, as he attended a naval parade in St. Petersburg on Sunday marking the Navy Day in Russia.

July 26, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Church volunteer admits to arson attack on French cathedral

PARIS (AP) — French authorities detained and charged a repentant church volunteer Sunday after he told investigators that he was responsible for

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump plays on fears in play for the suburbs

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump this week sent a message to “The Suburban Housewives of America," and in a single tweet summed up his strategy for shoring up support in communities critical to his reelection chances: Scare them.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Ozuna homers off Díaz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format

NEW YORK (AP) — Free-agent prize Marcell Ozuna introduced himself to new fans back in Atlanta with a big swing when it counted most.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's virus uptick

ROME (AP) — New rules on wearing masks in England came into effect Friday, with people entering shops, banks and supermarkets now required to wear face coverings, while Romania reported a record for daily infections and France announced mandatory testing for arrivals from 16 countries, including the United States.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daniel Bard won in his first major league game in more than seven years, pitching 1 1-3 scoreless innings in relief for the Colorado Rockies in a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Hanna's rain remains biggest threat to virus hot spot Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — South Texas braced for flooding Sunday after Hanna roared ashore as a hurricane the day before, bringing winds that lashed the Gulf Coast with rain and storm surge to a part of the country trying to cope with a spike in cases of the coronavirus.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Seahawks prepare for quiet training camp for a change

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-6)

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Cobb strong in return to mound, Orioles beat Red Sox 7-2

BOSTON (AP) — Orioles pitcher Alex Cobb has been waiting a long time to tell his teammates "thank you" following a victory.

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Machinists union president rallies striking shipyard workers

BATH, Maine (AP) — The international president of the Machinists union rallied striking workers at Bath Iron Works on Saturday, urging them to stay strong and proclaiming “there's no way in hell we are backing down from this fight.”

July 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The global march of face masks: A mirror on humanity

SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France (AP) — House keys, wallet or purse, mobile phone and .... oh, yes: face mask.