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O'Hearn, Royals end Tigers' seven-game winning streak Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run homer and Carlos Santana also connected as the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 5-3 on Friday night, ending the Tigers' seven-game winning streak. The Tigers had been 7-0 since the All-Star break. It was their longest winning string since an eight-game run in 2016. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:36am

Farmer sparks Reds comeback for 6-5 win past Cardinals Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 win Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:35am

Number of NFL players in vaccination process up to 80 percent The number of NFL players in the COVID-19 vaccination process has reached 80 percent, with nine teams having 90 percent or more of their players in that category. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:34am

Guardians chosen as new name for Cleveland's baseball team While riding his bike across a bridge across the Cuyahoga River near Progressive Field, Indians owner Paul Dolan rarely paid much attention to the eight giant stone figures that seem to guard the city. They have new meaning. After more than 100 years, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team is getting a new name — Guardians. The Indians are going, going, soon to be gone. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:29am

Chiefs start reporting for camp with roster 90 percent vaccinated Patrick Mahomes and several of his Kansas City Chiefs teammates reported for training camp Friday, with 90 percent of the team's roster having received the COVID-19 vaccine. "There's six teams that are over 90 percent, so we're glad to be in that area there," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "We're one of the teams where the players have really challenged themselves to get things done and take care of business." by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:29am

New commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaos Conference realignment is back on the table in college sports just as three Power Five conferences are breaking in relatively new commissioners. While the Big 12 is trying to keep Oklahoma and Texas from being poached by the Southeastern Conference, the Big Ten, Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast conferences could be challenged to respond should veteran SEC commissioner Greg Sankey make a bold move. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:28am

Hadwin, Armour shoot 65s to share 3M Open lead Adam Hadwin missed the weekend cuts in his last three tournaments, continuing a disappointing stretch as he dropped to 120th in the FedEx Cup standings. The 33-year-old Canadian has put himself in position to get back in contention for the playoffs with a strong run at the 3M Open. Hadwin shot a 6-under 65 on Friday for a share of the lead with Ryan Armour at 10-under 132. Armour shot 65. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:25am

Rangers trade Buchnevich to Blues, begin buying out DeAngelo Chris Drury continues to put his stamp on the new-look New York Rangers, adding a back-to-back Stanley Cup champion, beginning the process to buy out a player they paid to go away and trading a productive winger to change the makeup of the roster. The latest move in the offseason makeover came Friday before the NHL draft with the trade of winger Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues for forward Sammy Blais and a 2022 second-round pick. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:17am

Osaka lights Olympic cauldron What a moment for Naomi Osaka. For the new Japan. For racial injustice. For female athletes. For tennis. The four-time Grand Slam winner lit the cauldron Friday at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:15am

Olympic hoops, NBA different for players The U.S. men's basketball team was about to start playing its final warm-up for the Tokyo Olympics a few days ago in Las Vegas, and Spain's Ricky Rubio found himself in a pregame conversation with American guard Zach LaVine. Rubio has more than a decade of experience in the international game. LaVine has a few weeks. "This is different," LaVine told Rubio. Rubio nodded. LaVine wasn't wrong. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:14am

Black participation rising in gymnastics There's a phenomenon that happens every time Simone Biles appears on a screen inside Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness. As if flipping a switch, the young women of color on the gym's competitive team spring to life, fueled by the jolt of adrenaline that comes watching the reigning Olympic champion test the limits of their sport. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 12:13am

Westminster Blue Jays men's soccer reveals 2021 schedule The Westminster men's soccer team announced its 2021 schedule Friday and that its first game will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at home against Hannibal-LaGrange. by Jeremy Jacob Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 10:09pm

Callaway County colleges welcome NIL changes The athletic directors at Westminster College and William Woods University haven't seen and don't expect much name, image and likeness activity at their schools, even when Missouri's NIL goes into effect Aug. 28. They both support NIL reform and believe it will improve the experience of the college athlete. by Jeremy Jacob Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 10:05pm

Kim earns fifth straight win as Cards beat Cubs 3-2 Kwang Hyun Kim earned his fifth straight win on his 34th birthday and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Thursday night. Nolan Arenado and Dylan Carlson homered as the Cardinals improved to a game above .500 at 49-48. It's the Cardinals' first winning record since being 36-35 after winning the first game of a doubleheader June 20 at Atlanta. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:25am

Drinkwitz, Pittman back for SEC encores Missouri and Arkansas both had some encouraging signs, if not great records, in their first seasons under new coaches. Now, the Tigers' Eli Drinkwitz and Razorbacks' Sam Pittman are among four second-year Southeastern Conference coaches trying to continue making headway. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:15am

Texas and Oklahoma going to SEC could shift college sports again Barry Alvarez lived through the tidal wave of conference realignment that swept through college sports in the early 2010s as Wisconsin's athletic director, watching the Big Ten grow to 14 teams from the Midwest to the East Coast. Another round of shuffling could be on the horizon, with Texas and Oklahoma initiating discussions with the Southeastern Conference about leaving the Big 12 and joining what is already college football's strongest league. Alvarez's reaction when he heard the news: "Why?" by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:15am

NFL teams face potential forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks NFL teams that experience a COVID-19 outbreak among nonvaccinated players could forfeit regular-season games, with players on both teams not getting paid. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell warned the 32 teams Thursday in a memo no games would be rescheduled under such circumstances. Instead, forfeits could happen. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:15am

Jordan's first year in NASCAR a missed layup with Wallace The 23XI Racing team posted a slideshow of the Bubba Wallace firesuit collection and asked fans to comment on their favorite. The designs were from business plucked straight out of Super Bowl ad space: Wallace was dressed by top companies in fast food, fantasy sports and auto insurance. For a driver who spent most of his NASCAR career scraping together sponsorship deals for underfunded teams, Wallace is flush with Fortune 500 cash. Oh, and boasting Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin as team owners sure helps the cause. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:10am

Fowler, Vegas, Merritt tied for 3M Open lead in Minnesota Rickie Fowler's improved driving helped him shoot a 5-under 65 on Sunday in the final round of the British Open. Looking for a late push in the FedEx Cup standings, Fowler carried over the strong play Thursday with a 7-under 64 in the first round of the 3M Open. Fowler set the opening-round pace with a bogey-free round later equaled by Jhonatton Vegas and Troy Merritt, who attended Spring Lake Park High School, about six miles south of the TPC Twin Cities. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:00am

Molina lifts Cards to 3-2 win against Cubs in 10 innings Cardinals manager Mike Shildt had one thought when he saw Yadier Molina striding to home plate in the 10th inning: Game over. Molina singled home the winning run against All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to give St. Louis a 3-2 victory Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs. by Associated Press Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 12:20am

Keller, Royals top Brewers to sweep season series Brad Keller is doing his part to make sure the Kansas City Royals withstand the injuries that have decimated their starting rotation. Keller earned his first win in more than six weeks Wednesday afternoon to help the Royals complete a season sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-3 victory. by Associated Press Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 12:20am

Kraken expansion draft showcases Seattle, lacks drama What the expansion draft of the Seattle Kraken lacked in drama it made up for with quirks, production and a giant party to celebrate one of the biggest steps in the launch of the NHL's newest team. "I envisioned this a lot of different ways and this is unbelievable," Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said. "All the boats on the lake behind us, the scene on the other side of the stage. It's awesome." by Associated Press Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 12:15am

Texas, Oklahoma reportedly reach out about joining SEC The last time Texas got a wandering eye for alternative conference affiliations it fueled a series of realignment in college sports that nearly killed the Big 12. A report Texas could once again be exploring free agency ended up stealing the headlines at SEC Media Days and cranked up speculation about another round of conference shuffling. by Associated Press Published Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm