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Angels' Shohei Ohtani cleared to begin throwing progression
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels say two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s elbow ligament is continuing to heal and he has been medically cleared to begin a throwing progression.
It's college football's season of hope – unless you're Vandy
ATLANTA (AP) It’s the season of hope in college football.
Flacco looks impressive in first practice for Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco threw to some of his new wide receivers and tight ends at a public park near the team’s practice facility.
NCAA to study possible effects of widespread legal wagering
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA plans to study how the expansion of legalized betting could affect college athletics and member schools.
Rep. Swanson talks about upcoming information fair for seniors and veterans, and more
State Rep. Dan Swanson next week will be hosting a week of information fairs across the 74th District targeted at getting necessary help and information to veterans and senior citizens, including one next Wednesday at the Knoxville
Cubs place closer Morrow on 10-day DL
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have placed closer Brandon Morrow on the 10-day disabled list with right biceps inflammation.
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16-year-old Thai goes ace-albatross in AJGA event
HALIFAX, Mass. (AP) A 16-year-old Thai player made a hole-in-one and an albatross on consecutive holes Thursday in an American Junior Golf Association tournament.
AP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likely
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City.
A's release veteran reliever Santiago Casilla
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have released veteran reliever Santiago Casilla, five days after he was designated for assignment.
AP source: Falcons won't offer WR Jones new deal this year
ATLANTA (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Atlanta Falcons won’t renegotiate Julio Jones’ contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.
Longtime LA Lakers reporter Mitch Chortkoff dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) Mitch Chortkoff, a columnist and beat writer who covered the Los Angeles Lakers for over 50 years, has died. He was 78.
LPGA Tour’s Lincicome tees off in PGA Tour’s Barbasol event
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) Brittany Lincicome is 4-over par 40 through nine holes at the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship as she tries to become the first female player since 1945 to make the cut at a men’s event.
Parise, local pros skate with kids from Children's Minnesota
Minnesota Wild star Zach Parise and other local pros laced up their skates and took the ice with kids from Children's Hospital.
Long-time owner of Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home passes away
Longtime community leader and businessman George W. Hurd Jr. passed away Monday at the age of 78.
Spieth takes a stumble in his British Open title defense
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Through 14 holes, Jordan Spieth was challenging for the lead in the British Open and making it look easy.
Harbor Freight opening date expected in August
The first of the Galesburg Crossing stores is slated to open next month.
Pre-break surge by Twins might not be enough in loaded AL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins took nine wins from an 11-game home stand into the All-Star break, a midsummer surge that can boost a middling team into the postseason race.
Colin Cowherd’s not buying reports Kawhi is warming up to the idea of playing in Toronto
Hear why Colin Cowherd isn’t buying Kawhi Leonard is ‘warming up’ to playing in Toronto.