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Emshoff swayed by Royals' offerings Kale Emshoff experienced the highest of highs when he officially signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals. by Erick Taylor - July 10, 2020

Players adjusting to empty ballparks Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week. by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

CHARLES MCDONALD: NFL can't be trusted with anyone's health As the NFL prepares to rise from the ashes and play football in the middle of an uncontrolled pandemic, there's an important question that needs to be asked: ... by CHARLES MCDONALD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS - July 10, 2020

NBA players welcome restart routines Nikola Vucevic had to raise his voice a bit to answer a question. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the NBA's restart, ... by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

Morikawa makes solid Muirfield debut Collin Morikawa didn't get rattled by his first missed cut as a pro or his first time playing Muirfield Village. by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

Off the wire MOTOR SPORTS by Compiled from Democrat-Gazette press services - July 10, 2020

Keuchel took off finally for Astros A personal change in mechanics and an organizational change in philosophy early in Dallas Keuchel's career were key in his ascent to staff ace for the Houston A... by Matt Jones - July 9, 2020

TIM DAHLBERG: Odds are against MLB finishing season There's plenty of activity outside ballparks on both sides of the country, with people lining up by the hundreds in nervous anticipation of what the next few da... by TIM DAHLBERG AP SPORTS COLUMNIST - July 9, 2020

NASCAR shifts NY race to Daytona course CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR will move its August road course race from Watkins Glen in upstate New York because of state health restrictions, and the event will s... by The Associated Press - July 9, 2020

Padres' Mateo out after positive test As Major League Baseball cautiously tiptoes closer toward beginning its delayed 2020 season, several teams welcomed back players who might have been exposed to ... by The Associated Press - July 9, 2020

Ryder Cup postponed until September 2021 Seth Waugh knows how a Ryder Cup is supposed to look and how it should sound. by The Associated Press - July 9, 2020

This week's golf events This week's events July 9, 2020

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