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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…

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NBA-DRAFT Cunningham goes to Pistons at No. 1 NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are hoping Cade Cunningham will be a key component to their rebuilding program. The Pistons have used the first pick in the NBA Draft to take Cunningham, who a first-team Associated Press All-American as a freshman this past season. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound point guard averaged…

Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer
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Tight end Jake Butt has retired from the NFL as he acknowledged he’d lost the passion for the game he loves but which cost him so much. Butt underwent six knee operations, three for torn ACLs. Each required a cleanup procedure that delayed his return to the football field. Butt signed a one-year deal with the Bears last month after four  years in Denver. He says he finally considers himself among football’s fortunate because he leaves the game with his health and on his terms. 

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OLYMPICS Lee wins all-around gymnastics gold for U.S. TOKYO (AP) — Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman gymnast to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around. She edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil in an entertaining and hotly contested final while Simone Biles watched from the stands. Lee’s total of 57.433 points was just enough to top Andrade….

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OLYMPICS Lee wins all-around gymnastics gold for U.S. TOKYO (AP) — Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman gymnast to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around. She edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil in an entertaining and hotly contested final while Simone Biles watched from the stands. Lee’s total of 57.433 points was just enough to top Andrade….