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Jockey Ken Church, winner of over 2,000 races, dies at 90
Ken Church, who rode over 2,000 winners during a 20-year career that included four mounts in the Kentucky Derby, died Monday. He was 90. Church was diagnosed with pneumonia a week ago at the retirement facility where he lived in Reno, Nevada, and was taken to a hospital. He contracted COVID-19 there and died, his...
Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
CLEVELAND (AP) — The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians. Now that the NFL's Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo after decades of objection and amid a nationwide movement calling for racial justice, the Indians appear to be the next major sports...
Suspect in Illinois child death gets 28 years in Nevada case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man accused of murder in the death of his 6-year-old daughter in a St. Louis suburb was sentenced Monday to 28 years to life in Nevada state prison for his conviction on felony child sex charges. Jason Scott Quate, 37, also was sentenced to lifetime supervision and registration as a sex...
The Latest: Irish rugby players taking pay cut
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Rugby players in Ireland earning more than 25,000 euros ($28,000) a year have agreed to reduce their salary by 10% and defer 10% more until 2021. The Irish Rugby Football Union and Rugby Players Ireland agreed on the pay cut to...
Dead bats test positive for rabies in Stephenson County
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Two bats have tested positive for rabies in Stephenson County, northwest of Chicago. One bat was found dead about two weeks ago southeast of Freeport, the (Freeport) Journal-Standard reported. The other was found dead last week in a barn in Cedarville. Stephenson County Animal Control...
Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (AP) — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday. Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event...
Illinois launches campaign to prevent abuse of seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois is launching a $2.1 million campaign to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors and adults with disabilities, a problem officials fear has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. The Illinois Department on Aging's Office of Adult Protective Services received...
Astros at Dodgers, 'Field of Dreams' highlight MLB schedule
CHICAGO (AP) — At long last, baseball is ready to go after opening day was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. With a myriad of potential problems circling a 60-game schedule, the whole season is truly a day-to-day proposition. With that in mind, here are a handful of dates to mark on the calendar. Just...
White Sox OF Robert, Dodgers 2B Lux among rookies to watch
CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball's 60-game season is plenty of time for a young slugger or pitcher to play a pivotal role in a playoff run. Here is a closer look at a handful of rookies who could grab a starring role this year: —OF Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox: The 22-year-old Robert joins a formidable...
Chicago census response rate at 55%, lower in some areas
CHICAGO (AP) — About 55% of Chicago residents have filled out the U.S. census, officials said Monday as the mayor of the country's third-largest city urged more people to participate. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said some neighborhoods on the city's West and South sides have seen response rates lower than 40%....
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