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Tripplet on top after round 1

The witch on her broomstick that graces the Salem Country Club logo could hardly concoct a spell so scary as the blood-red scoreboard from the first round of the U.S. Senior Open


Kvitova favored despite lingering issues from stabbing

Petra Kvitova still has not regained full strength in her left hand.


King queen of the pool in U.S. championships

Lilly King set an American record in the women’s 50-meter breaststroke.


Beltre’s ninth-inning homer lifts Texas over Indians

Game winner was Beltre’s 450th of career


Supreme Court to review betting

The justices will review a lower court ruling against the state, which is hoping to capture some of the estimated $150 billion that is illegally wagered on sports each year.


Report: USA Gymnastics’ policies muddled on abuse

For years, USA Gymnastics felt it aggressively safeguarded hundreds of thousands of athletes from sexual abuse.


Gold medalists steal show on Day 1 at Indy

Katie Ledecky keeps makes winning look easy. Nathan Adrian continues to prove experience matters when things get close.


Salem man competes in Senior Olympics

Salem man competes in Senior Olympics westerville Randy Strader of Salem took second place in the


Misplay in 10th gives Rays win over Pirates

Freese’s error allows winning run


Jenna Fryer: It’s farewell, but not goodbye for Junior

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is becoming more reflective with each passing race.


Father of LSU star revives man

It has been a busy College World Series for Dr. Jerry Poche’, the father of star LSU pitcher Jared Poche’.


Huge eighth inning helps Florida finish sweep of LSU

Associated Press omaha, neb. Florida scored four runs in the eighth inning to pull away from


Vanderbilt football players shot trying to recover stolen phone

Two Vanderbilt football players were shot in what police are calling an “ill-conceived plan” to recover a teammate’s stolen cellphone.


Parade of forwards kicks off opening round of NHL Draft

Devils select Hischier with top pick


NATIONAL LEAGUE Bell, Jaso lift Pirates over Cards

Reliever Rivero earns victory Associated Press ST. LOUIS Josh Bell and John Jaso homered as