Rain Delays Cardinals Mets Doubleheader in New York
A tarp covers the field as the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets await a makeup doubleheader after Monday's rain postponement. The twinbill is slated to start at 4 p.m. local time tomorrow, with both games postponed from Monday’s schedule.
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Bluefield Blue Jays visit Kingsport Mets and Princeton Rays play Greeneville Astros at 7 p.m. in two Appalachian League matchups.
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Huskers honor Sam Foltz at game with somber tribute
Nebraska coaches and teammates remembered star punter Sam Foltz on Monday after Foltz died in a weekend car crash started by a kicking clinic. Former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler also died. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye was injured in the same crash near Merton Wisconsin about 30 miles west of Milwaukee.
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Chastain's 2004 Rose Bowl kick echoes in coaching career
Forty years after Brianna Chastain's decisive World Cup shootout kick against China at the Rose Bowl, she now coaches youth, high school, and college soccer in California. She follows the current U S team and reflects on Olympic golds and a silver from her career, while Abby Wambach's retirement looms in the backdrop.
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Bland County Bears Begin Football Practice August 1
Bland County Varsity Bears start practice for grades 9-12 on August 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bland County Football Field with VHSL 2016-2017 sports physical required. Middle School players in grades 7-8 begin August 1 at 5 p.m. at the same field with the same physical requirement.
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Police arrest final Rio Olympic attack suspect in Brazil
Federal Police say they captured the last suspect linked to Brazilian supporters of the Islamic State who allegedly discussed attacking the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The arrest occurred in Comodoro in Brazil's central west region.
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Iowa football player mistaken for bank robber while playing Pokemon Go
Faith Ekakitie of the University of Iowa said on Facebook that he was in a public park playing Pokemon Go when police surrounded him and searched him at gunpoint after a nearby bank robbery. He described matching the suspect’s description, wearing goggles and headphones, and stated he feared for his life but understood the police actions.
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Cubs and White Sox clash in Chicago primetime clash
ESPN offers a 7 p.m. game pitting the Chicago Cubs against the Chicago White Sox. At 10 p.m. MLB coverage features Tampa Bay at Los Angeles Dodgers or Cincinnati at San Francisco, depending on regional selections.
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Knight and Day: Knight Leads Appalachian League Batting
Nash Knight, Bluefield Blue Jays second baseman, tops the Appalachian League with a .424 average after a .207 Gulf Coast League season. He also leads in on base percentage and OPS, with 36 hits, 20 RBIs, 15 runs, seven doubles, and two home runs, crediting perspective and daily focus for his success.
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Wildthrow seals Kingsport win over Bluefield in ninth
In Kingsport, Jeffrey De Aza scored on a misplay at first in the bottom of the ninth, giving the K-Mets a 4-3 Appalachian League victory over Bluefield at Hunter Wright Stadium. Jake Simon struck out six in seven innings for Kingsport, Placido Torres got the win, and Nova took the loss for Bluefield.
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NFL clears Manning of HGH accusations in Al Jazeera case
The NFL found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning received human growth hormone or other banned substances as alleged in a 2014 Al Jazeera America documentary. Manning and wife Ashley cooperated fully during a seven month probe. the league continues investigations into other linebackers referenced in the report.
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ACC Coaches Face Fresh Tests as 2016 Season Opens
In Charlotte for ACC Kickoff four new coaches share tough tasks for 2016. Miami's Mark Richt aims to lift the program into the league elite while Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente works to halt a slide from 10-win seasons. Dino Babers at Syracuse, Bronco Mendenhall at Virginia, and others must rebuild after recent struggles as training camp approaches.
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