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Chouteau launch led to Ray's rising FAYETTEVILLE -- Johnny Ray was a lot like the other teen-aged guys around his hometown of Chouteau, Okla., in the mid-1970s. by Tom Murphy - July 8, 2020

Teams set for return to actual practices Practice facilities in the NBA have been open for a couple of months, with one major element missing from them. by The Associated Press - July 8, 2020

Mahones' decision paying off Patrick Mahomes risked everything when he opted for football over baseball. by The Associated Press - July 8, 2020

Series brings out some interesting facts The series on the Top 10 Pro Baseball Hogs has been a great read and no doubt will finish strong. by Wally Hall - July 8, 2020

A fine 60-game start means even more Cody Bellinger was well on his way to becoming the National League MVP only 60 games into last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, already with 20 home runs in ... by The Associated Press - July 8, 2020

Wizards, Nets stars out for rest of year WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal and Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie won't take part in the restart of the NBA season, two sig... by The Associated Press - July 8, 2020

Baffert 2 positive for banned substance LOS ANGELES -- Two undefeated horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have come back positive in split-sample testing for a ba... by The Associated Press - July 7, 2020

President calls out Wallace, NASCAR WASHINGTON -- NASCAR's layered relationship with President Donald Trump took a sharp turn Monday when Trump blasted the racing organization for banning the Conf... by The Associated Press - July 7, 2020

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NBA teams roll in for Disney arrivals After four months of waiting and planning, the NBA bubble is ready to be tested. by The Associated Press - July 7, 2020

Crash gives Harvick an opening INDIANAPOLIS -- Kevin Harvick turned up the pressure on Denny Hamlin late in the Brickyard 400. by The Associated Press - July 6, 2020

A pitch to catch: DeBriyn’s spiel struck Pagnozzi FAYETTEVILLE -- After Tom Pagnozzi signed to play baseball at the University of Arkansas for the 1983 season, he was counting on Razorbacks coach Norm DeBriyn t... by Bob Holt - July 6, 2020

King Felix opting to skip '20 season Former Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez has joined the list of major-leaguers opting out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, at least tempo... by The Associated Press - July 6, 2020

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Power-driven DeChambeau claims victory DETROIT -- Bryson DeChambeau pounded protein shakes and lifted iron to transform his body, adding 40 pounds of mass, and changed his game to put a premium on po... by The Associated Press - July 6, 2020