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New Jersey sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons that had been interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, figures released Monday showed.
New Jersey sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons that had been interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, figures released Monday showed.
Second Trump appointee out at FDA amid credibility concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A second Trump administration appointee has been ousted at the Food and Drug Administration in the wake of the agency's botched announcement about an experimental therapy for COVID-19, which medical experts said damaged the health regulator's credibility with the public.
Cousins: No virus worry, wants to 'respect' others' concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins said he's sensitive to concerns about COVID-19 and believes in the importance of wearing a mask to help protect others, as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback tried to clarify comments on a newly released podcast that came across as dismissive of the coronavirus.
Kennedy loses Senate bid; race for his House seat is tight
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III became the first in his storied political family to lose a run for Congress in Massachusetts, falling short in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Edward Markey in a hard-fought Democratic primary.
Former World Anti-Doping Agency chief John Fahey dies at 75
John Fahey had an impressive career in Australian politics and international sport. There were few people, if any, who had a bad word to say about him, a testimony to the New Zealand-born Fahey's genteel and always understanding demeanor.
Former World Anti-Doping Agency chief John Fahey dies at 75
John Fahey had an impressive career in Australian politics and international sport. There were few people, if any, who had a bad word to say about him, a testimony to the New Zealand-born Fahey's genteel and always understanding demeanor.
Virus spikes in UK, new restrictions in Birmingham, England
LONDON (AP) — Households in England's second city, Birmingham, were being urged to stop socializing with others from Friday as part of a dramatic tightening of coronavirus restrictions in the wake of a sharp spike in new confirmed cases.
European shares open higher after bleak day in Asia
European stocks and U.S. futures advanced Wednesday after a day of losses in Asia following a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street.
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw scratched from Game 2 start in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw was scratched Tuesday from his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series due to back spasms, though manager Dave Roberts said the likelihood is very good their ace lefty will pitch in the series.
Louisiana lawmakers want more say over high school sports
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers Wednesday edged closer to inserting themselves into the decision-making of high school sports, a response to parents' criticism about the state athletic association's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
BEIJING (AP) — China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Risky gamble by Ron Rivera fails in final :36; no regrets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While it failed to provide Washington with a win, few are second-guessing Ron Rivera's gutsy decision to go for a potentially winning 2-point conversion in the final minute Sunday.
Asian shares lifted by stronger China growth numbers
Shares advanced in Asia on Monday after China reported its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the last quarter, with consumer spending and industrial production rising to pre-pandemic levels.
MATCHDAY: Tough start for Bayern's Champions League defense
A look at what’s happening around the Champions League on Wednesday:
Group seeks to combat misleading information online
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A group of U.S. Black scholars, activists and writers has launched a new project they say will combat misleading information online around voting, reparations and immigration, supporters announced Friday.
Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill are inching forward, but it's clear the window for action before the Nov. 3 election is closing and the issue will be tossed to a postelection lame-duck session of Congress.
Stewart says 'everyone wants a piece' of first-place Seattle
The WNBA has reached its midway point and its clear that the Seattle Storm are the team to beat.
Virginia lawmakers start special session amid pandemic
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers met Tuesday for a special session aimed at addressing both the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and widespread calls for criminal justice reform sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Californians saving energy, power operators eye thermostat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operator praised residents and businesses for astonishing conservation efforts that kept the power on Monday night but warned the state will need a repeat to overcome another large energy gap Tuesday.