Higher-risk NFL coaches not punting on season of COVID

Danny Smith will turn 67 in the middle of this pandemic-altered NFL season, an age that has put Pittsburgh's special teams coordinator at higher risk for harm from the coronavirus.

Houston Dynamo, Dallas FC play to scoreless draw

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo outshot FC Dallas 17-7 in a scoreless draw Friday night.

Clemson to play FCS opponent Citadel in Tigers' home opener

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will start its home season against Citadel on Sept. 19, filling the lone nonconference spot on its COVID-19 revamped schedule.

A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China

For millions of people in the U.S. who use the Chinese app WeChat, it's a lifeline to friends, family, customers and business contacts in China.

Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was pulled from a luxury yacht and arrested Thursday on allegations that he and three associates ripped off donors trying to fund a southern border wall, making him the latest in a long list of Trump allies to be charged with a crime.

Review: 'Unhinged' is no reason to return to a movie theater

“We hope you are as excited as we are,” goes the promotional email from the studio, “about bringing the beloved pastime of going to the movies back into America’s lives.”

With stretched crews, homeowners join California firefight

BONNY DOON, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires rage throughout California turning forests and homes into kindling, some firefighters are badly short-staffed, and some residents are taking matters into their own hands.

Toronto beats Vancouver 1-0, extend unbeaten streak to 17

TORONTO (AP) — Richie Laryea scored in the 17th minute and Toronto FC extended its regular-season unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night.

South Korean leagues take stock amid COVID spike

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea may have been way ahead of the international curve in getting sport back to some semblance of normality but instead of near-full stadiums watching the end of baseball and soccer seasons later this year, a recent spike in coronavirus cases means officials will settle for just finishing the season at all.

Turkey discovers large natural gas reserve off Black Sea

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday the discovery of a large natural gas reserve off the Black Sea coast that will help ease the country's dependence on imports.

Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.

Toronto FC extends regular-season unbeaten streak to 17

TORONTO (AP) — Richie Laryea scored in the 17th minute and Toronto FC extended its regular-season unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night.

Will you get a refund if COVID-19 closes your campus?

Many colleges are welcoming students back for in-person learning and dormitory living this fall semester. Looming over everything: Campuses could shut back down at any time.

Editorial Roundup: West Virginia

Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:

Reinforcements arriving to help in deadly California fires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft from 10 states began arriving in California Friday to help weary crews battling some of the largest blazes in state history as weekend weather threatened to renew the advance of flames that have killed six people and incinerated hundreds of homes.

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

Legals for August, 22 2020

Legals for August, 22 2020

Reinforcements arriving to help in deadly California fires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft from 10 states began arriving in California Friday to help weary crews battling some of the largest blazes in state history as weekend weather threatened to renew the advance of flames that have killed six people and incinerated hundreds of homes.

Houston Dynamo, Dallas FC play to scoreless draw

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo outshot FC Dallas 17-7 in a scoreless draw Friday night.