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PET OF THE WEEK: Casey

<p class="CUTLINE">Casey, a 2-year-old female Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Casey or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 7012 Mockingbird Lane, call 381-5503 visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. Adoption fees for pets start at $50.</p><p class="CUTLINE"> </p>

Casey, a 2-year-old female Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Casey or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 7012 Mockingbird Lane, call 381-5503 visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. Adoption fees for pets start at $50.

Posted: August 25
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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Roemon Fields hit a walk-off single with one out in the 11th inning, as the Buffalo Bisons beat the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 on Sunday.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There was no formal announcement on Sunday when Jack Coan was named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Evan Johnson allowed just three hits over 7 2/3 innings, leading the West Virginia Power over the Lakewood BlueClaws in a 6-4 win on Sunday. With the victory, the Power swept the three-game series.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Kyle Isbel hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Wilmington Blue Rocks to a 2-1 win over the Down East Wood Ducks on Sunday. The Blue Rocks swept the three-game series with the win.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

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EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- Raynel Delgado hit a run-scoring double in the eighth inning, leading the Lake County Captains to a 3-2 win over the Dayton Dragons on Sunday.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

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SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Kole Cottam had a walk-off double with one out in the ninth inning, as the Salem Red Sox beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 3-2 on Sunday. With the victory, the Red Sox swept the three-game series.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

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CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox right-hander Reynaldo López was pulled after five no-hit innings due to dehydration and flu-like symptoms against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:02 pm

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:45 pm

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Posted: August 25, 2019

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:32 pm

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Raiders place RB Doug Martin on IR, sign DT Corey Liuget

Posted: August 25, 2019

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on injured reserve and signed former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget.

Plassmeyer, Gomez lift Charlotte over Clearwater 8-0

Posted: August 25, 2019

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- Moises Gomez homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Michael Plassmeyer allowed just one hit over five innings as the Charlotte Stone Crabs topped the Clearwater Threshers 8-0 on Sunday. The Stone Crabs swept the three-game series with the win.

Valente's single leads Lakeland over Tampa in 8 innings

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:15 pm

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- John Valente hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning to help lead the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Tampa Tarpons in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

Setback for Hertha Berlin in 3-0 defeat to Wolfsburg

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin's hopes of a bright new dawn with a fresh coach and new investor had a setback Sunday in a 3-0 defeat at home to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.

Paris celebrates its liberation from Nazis, 75 years on

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:15 pm

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PARIS (AP) — Paris celebrated the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago on Sunday, unleashing an eruption of kissing, dancing, tears and gratitude.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — A glance at the U.S. Open, the year's fourth and final Grand Slam tennis tournament:

Trump sends mixed messages to China on trade war

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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BIARRITZ, France (AP) — Injecting fresh uncertainty at a time of global economic jitters, President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Sunday on the U.S.-China trade war as leaders at a global summit pushed the unpredictable American president to ease frictions over tariffs and cooperate on other geopolitical challenges.

Johnson acknowledges touch and go prospects for Brexit deal

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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BIARRITZ, France (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Sunday that the prospect of a Brexit deal was "touch and go," as other European Union capitals grasp the problems Britain has with the withdrawal agreement.

Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With just a few days left in the preseason, the Atlanta Falcons have brought in former Pro Bowler Blair Walsh to compete for their kicking job.

Javier leads Florida to 1-0 win over Dunedin

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Odalvi Javier allowed just two hits over six innings, leading the Florida Fire Frogs over the Dunedin Blue Jays in a 1-0 win on Sunday.

Newcastle beats Tottenham 1-0 for Bruce's first success

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

LONDON (AP) — Steve Bruce claimed a first victory as Newcastle manager thanks to Joelinton sealing a 1-0 win at Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Dorian likely to strengthen as it moves west

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:47 pm

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MIAMI (AP) — Weather forecasters say the fourth tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season will strengthen as it moves through the Lesser Antilles.

Mona Barthel out of US Open; Kirsten Flipkens gets in

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Mona Barthel has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of an injured right foot, allowing 2013 Wimbledon semifinalist Kirsten Flipkens to get into the field.

Luck finds cost of football too pricey to continue career

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:30 pm

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck was unique.

Rapids name Robin Fraser as head coach

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:30 pm

AP

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids have named former Major League Soccer player and longtime assistant Robin Fraser as their head coach.

Some young Americans warm to socialism, even Miami Cubans

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:17 pm

AP

MIAMI (AP) — Andy Vila's mother remembers her son as a bright, rebellious child who enjoyed Harry Potter books and dressing up as the U.S. president. But when he began to embrace the same ideology his family had fled in socialist Cuba, she pleaded in vain for him to stop his political activism.

Yale upgrading hockey rink, will no longer use glass boards

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:17 pm

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is upgrading its hockey rink.

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Fields hits walk-off single in 11th, Buffalo beats Pawtucket 5-4

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Roemon Fields hit a walk-off single with one out in the 11th inning, as the Buffalo Bisons beat the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 on Sunday.

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Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There was no formal announcement on Sunday when Jack Coan was named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.

Johnson leads West Virginia to 6-4 win over Lakewood

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:15 pm

AP

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Evan Johnson allowed just three hits over 7 2/3 innings, leading the West Virginia Power over the Lakewood BlueClaws in a 6-4 win on Sunday. With the victory, the Power swept the three-game series.

Isbel's single leads Wilmington to 2-1 win over Down East

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Kyle Isbel hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Wilmington Blue Rocks to a 2-1 win over the Down East Wood Ducks on Sunday. The Blue Rocks swept the three-game series with the win.

Delgado's double leads Lake County to 3-2 win over Dayton

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- Raynel Delgado hit a run-scoring double in the eighth inning, leading the Lake County Captains to a 3-2 win over the Dayton Dragons on Sunday.

Cottam hits walk-off double, Salem beats Myrtle Beach 3-2

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Kole Cottam had a walk-off double with one out in the ninth inning, as the Salem Red Sox beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 3-2 on Sunday. With the victory, the Red Sox swept the three-game series.

Beltre leads Chattanooga to 8-7 win over Montgomery

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Michael Beltre hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Chattanooga Lookouts to an 8-7 win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Saturday.

Authorities: Los Angeles deputy lied about sniper assault

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:02 pm

AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County deputy lied when he said he was shot in the shoulder while standing in a sheriff's station parking lot last week and will face a criminal investigation, authorities said.

White Sox RHP López leaves after 5 hitless with dehydration

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox right-hander Reynaldo López was pulled after five no-hit innings due to dehydration and flu-like symptoms against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Clementina's homer leads Daytona to 10-3 win over Bradenton

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Hendrik Clementina hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Daytona Tortugas to a 10-3 win over the Bradenton Marauders on Sunday.

Pirela's double leads Lehigh Valley to 6-2 win over Scranton/WB

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Jose Pirela hit a run-scoring double in the second inning, leading the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to a 6-2 win over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday.

Herb leads Bowie to 4-3 win over Altoona

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 4:01 pm

AP

BOWIE, Md. (AP) -- Tyler Herb allowed just four hits over seven innings, leading the Bowie Baysox over the Altoona Curve in a 4-3 win on Sunday.

Lansing beats Great Lakes 3-2

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

AP

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Ronny Brito scored on an error in the eighth inning, leading the Lansing Lugnuts to a 3-2 win over the Great Lakes Loons on Sunday.

Mazeika's homer leads Binghamton to 5-1 win over New Hampshire

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

AP

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Patrick Mazeika hit a three-run home run in the third inning, leading the Binghamton Rumble Ponies to a 5-1 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday.

Krizan, Nimmo lead the way for Syracuse

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

AP

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Jason Krizan homered and singled twice, scoring three runs as the Syracuse Mets topped the Rochester Red Wings 11-3 on Sunday.

Tennessee CB Bryce Thompson faces domestic assault charge

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend.

No. 8 Florida ends up relying on defense again in opener

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

AP

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Defense has been Florida's identity for a dozen or so years, with the team developing more talent on that side of the ball and watching one successful coordinator after another leave for head coaching jobs.

Randolph leads Reading over Hartford 5-1

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:46 pm

AP

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Cornelius Randolph homered and had two hits, driving in two as the Reading Fightin Phils topped the Hartford Yard Goats 5-1 on Sunday.

East Carolina suspends 2 players from team after arrests

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:31 pm

AP

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car.

Drone war takes flight, raising stakes in Iran, US tensions

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:31 pm

AP

From the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia to the crowded neighborhoods of Beirut, a drone war has taken flight across the wider Middle East, raising the stakes in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Tetreault, Freeman spur Potomac to 4-0 win over Winston-Salem

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:15 pm

AP

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) -- Cole Freeman hit a two-run home run and had two hits, and Jackson Tetreault allowed just five hits over six innings as the Potomac Nationals beat the Winston-Salem Dash 4-0 on Sunday.

Dyson, Alu lead Auburn to 4-2 win over Mahoning Valley

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:15 pm

AP

AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) -- Jake Alu had two hits and two RBI, and Tyler Dyson hurled six scoreless innings as the Auburn Doubledays topped the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 4-2 on Sunday.

US OPEN '19: Williams-Osaka reverberations felt a year later

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:15 pm

AP

As the start of the 2019 U.S. Open approaches, the indelible image from last year's tournament does not involve a particularly remarkable shot or a champion holding a trophy.

Taylor leads Harrisburg over Erie 3-2

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Michael A. Taylor doubled and singled twice as the Harrisburg Senators defeated the Erie SeaWolves 3-2 on Sunday.

US tech industry becomes hotbed for employee activism

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:15 pm

AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Liz O'Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two of her main interests: technology and ethics. Two years later, she found herself facing a moral dilemma.

The Latest: French, US officials talk tech tax at dinner

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:02 pm

AP

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven leaders' summit (all times local):

High-stakes gamble: Iranian envoy gets surprise G-7 invite

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 3:02 pm

AP

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — A top Iranian official paid an unannounced visit Sunday to the G-7 summit and headed straight toward the heart of the city where leaders of the world's major democracies have been debating how to handle the country's nuclear ambitions.

Column: Luck makes the decision of his life, for his life

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

The timing was bad, but even worse was the reaction of the fans who took it upon themselves to boo Andrew Luck the last time he walked off a football field in an Indianapolis Colts uniform.

Scott's single leads Jupiter to 8-3 win over St. Lucie

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:45 pm

AP

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Zach Scott hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to an 8-3 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Sunday. The Hammerheads swept the three-game series with the win.

Man City, Spurs discover high bar for VAR on penalty calls

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:45 pm

AP

LONDON (AP) — With VAR in its third weekend in the Premier League, Manchester City and Tottenham now know just how high the threshold is for penalty calls to be overturned by video reviews.

Trump sends mixed messages to China on trade war

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:32 pm

AP

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — Injecting fresh uncertainty at a time of global economic jitters, President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Sunday on the U.S.-China trade war as leaders at a global summit pushed the unpredictable American president to ease frictions over tariffs and cooperate on other geopolitical challenges.

AP Interview: IAAF head Coe discusses Bolt, Coleman, Semenya

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

PARIS (AP) — Usain Bolt's absence may feel like a giant void for fans, including IAAF President Sebastian Coe, when the world athletics championships begin next month.

Cubs 1B Rizzo sidelined by back tightness

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:32 pm

AP

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of Sunday's starting lineup because of tightness in his back.

Raiders place RB Doug Martin on IR, sign DT Corey Liuget

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on injured reserve and signed former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget.

Plassmeyer, Gomez lift Charlotte over Clearwater 8-0

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- Moises Gomez homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Michael Plassmeyer allowed just one hit over five innings as the Charlotte Stone Crabs topped the Clearwater Threshers 8-0 on Sunday. The Stone Crabs swept the three-game series with the win.

Valente's single leads Lakeland over Tampa in 8 innings

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:15 pm

AP

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- John Valente hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning to help lead the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Tampa Tarpons in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

Setback for Hertha Berlin in 3-0 defeat to Wolfsburg

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin's hopes of a bright new dawn with a fresh coach and new investor had a setback Sunday in a 3-0 defeat at home to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.

Paris celebrates its liberation from Nazis, 75 years on

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:15 pm

AP

PARIS (AP) — Paris celebrated the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago on Sunday, unleashing an eruption of kissing, dancing, tears and gratitude.

US OPEN '19: Serena Williams vs. Sharapova highlights Day 1

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — A glance at the U.S. Open, the year's fourth and final Grand Slam tennis tournament:

Trump sends mixed messages to China on trade war

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — Injecting fresh uncertainty at a time of global economic jitters, President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Sunday on the U.S.-China trade war as leaders at a global summit pushed the unpredictable American president to ease frictions over tariffs and cooperate on other geopolitical challenges.

Johnson acknowledges touch and go prospects for Brexit deal

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Sunday that the prospect of a Brexit deal was "touch and go," as other European Union capitals grasp the problems Britain has with the withdrawal agreement.

Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With just a few days left in the preseason, the Atlanta Falcons have brought in former Pro Bowler Blair Walsh to compete for their kicking job.

Javier leads Florida to 1-0 win over Dunedin

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 2:02 pm

AP

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Odalvi Javier allowed just two hits over six innings, leading the Florida Fire Frogs over the Dunedin Blue Jays in a 1-0 win on Sunday.

Newcastle beats Tottenham 1-0 for Bruce's first success

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

LONDON (AP) — Steve Bruce claimed a first victory as Newcastle manager thanks to Joelinton sealing a 1-0 win at Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Dorian likely to strengthen as it moves west

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:47 pm

AP

MIAMI (AP) — Weather forecasters say the fourth tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season will strengthen as it moves through the Lesser Antilles.

Mona Barthel out of US Open; Kirsten Flipkens gets in

Posted: August 25, 2019

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Mona Barthel has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of an injured right foot, allowing 2013 Wimbledon semifinalist Kirsten Flipkens to get into the field.

Luck finds cost of football too pricey to continue career

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:30 pm

AP

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck was unique.

Rapids name Robin Fraser as head coach

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:30 pm

AP

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids have named former Major League Soccer player and longtime assistant Robin Fraser as their head coach.

Some young Americans warm to socialism, even Miami Cubans

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:17 pm

AP

MIAMI (AP) — Andy Vila's mother remembers her son as a bright, rebellious child who enjoyed Harry Potter books and dressing up as the U.S. president. But when he began to embrace the same ideology his family had fled in socialist Cuba, she pleaded in vain for him to stop his political activism.

Yale upgrading hockey rink, will no longer use glass boards

Updated: August 25, 2019 - 1:17 pm

AP

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is upgrading its hockey rink.

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