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MLB-TRADES Blue Jays get All-Star pitcher TORONTO (AP) — The playoff-chasing Toronto Blue Jays have won the pursuit for All-Star pitcher José Berríos, acquiring the Minnesota right-hander for two minor leaguers. The Twins got infielder/outfielder Austin Martin and righty Simeon Woods Richardson for their top pitcher. Berríos was 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA in 20 starts for the Twins this…

Half the players who opted out last year no longer with team

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Less than half of the 67 NFL players who opted out of the 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic are still with the same team as training camps kicked off for the 2021 season. Four of them retired, including Patriots linebacker Patrick Chung. One was traded and 29 were either released or waived. That leaves 33 players who have returned to their teams. The higher than 50% turnover rate is greater than the average roster turnover of 36.2%. 

Olympics Latest: US mixed relay team reinstated after appeal

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TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: The U.S. Olympic mixed relay team has been reinstated after originally being disqualified and will compete in Saturday’s final. The team had been DQ’d for what officials said was an illegal pass between Lynna Irby…

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OLYMPICS Djokovik can’t win ‘Golden Slam’ TOKYO (AP) — There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics tennis tournament. Djokovic was attempting to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments and Olympic gold in the same…

EXPLAINER: Will moratorium’s end spell evictions in Alabama?

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The end of some tenant protections has raised concerns that tens of thousands of Alabama residents will be unable to afford their rent and face eviction. A federal freeze on evictions expires Saturday. Census data indicates 57,970 state residents are concerned that they could be evicted over the next two months. The state has set aside more than $263 million to help with outstanding rents, utility payments and other expenses. The Alabama Housing Finance Authority says that as of July 15, $4.4 million in assistance had been provided to 597 households. That number does not include local programs. 

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OLYMPICS Djokovic loses to Zverev at Olympics, ending Golden Slam bid TOKYO (AP) — There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic was attempting to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam…

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OLYMPICS Djokovic loses to Zverev at Olympics, ending Golden Slam bid TOKYO (AP) — There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic was attempting to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam…

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OLYMPICS Dressel breaks record after losing it TOKYO (AP) — United States swimmer Caeleb Dressel watched his Olympic record fall in the 100-meter butterfly, only to take it right back. Minutes after Hungary’s Kristof Milak took down the mark in the first semifinal heat, Dressel went even faster with a time of 49.71 seconds in the second heat. Dressel will…

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OLYMPICS Dressel breaks record after losing it TOKYO (AP) — United States swimmer Caeleb Dressel watched his Olympic record fall in the 100-meter butterfly only to take it right back. Minutes after Hungary’s Kristof Milak took down the mark in the first semifinal heat, Dressel went even faster with a time of 49.71 seconds in the second heat. Dressel will…

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OLYMPICS Dressel breaks record after losing it TOKYO (AP) — United States swimmer Caeleb Dressel watched his Olympic record fall in the 100-meter butterfly only to take it right back. Minutes after Hungary’s Kristof Milak took down the mark in the first semifinal heat, Dressel went even faster with a time of 49.71 seconds in the second heat. Dressel will…