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August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Survey: US companies cut back sharply on hiring in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses sharply reduced hiring last month, suggesting that resurgent COVID-19 infections slowed the economic recovery as many states closed parts of their economies again and consumers remained cautious about spending.

August 5, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joc Pederson’s second home run of the game sailed an estimated 435 feet through two palm trees just beyond the center field fence at Petco Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 7-6 Wednesday night to take two of three in an early series between NL West rivals.

August 5, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Timbers beat Philadelphia 2-1 in MLS is Back semifinals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastian Blanco each scored and the Portland Timbers earned a spot in the MLS is Back championship game with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.

August 5, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Nebraska property tax, incentives packages wins initial OK

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a compromise package Wednesday to soften the impact of local property tax increases, preserve tax incentives for businesses and commit as much as $300 million in state money to a proposed disaster response facility in Omaha.

August 5, 2020 5:03 p.m.

The Latest: At least 8 UCLA football players have COVID-19

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August 5, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Porter posts 2nd straight 30-point game, Nuggets beat Spurs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday.

August 5, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Rivers moving into whole new world after joining Colts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers walked into a whole new world at training camp this year.

August 5, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: FBS final rankings to be released on Dec. 20

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August 5, 2020 2:03 p.m.

NBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positive

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s bubble is still working.

August 5, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Michigan State's Panasiuk redshirting this year

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August 5, 2020 1:03 p.m.

The Latest: AAC to play 8 conference games, up to 12 total

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August 5, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Famed Seattle DJ Pat O'Day dies at 85

SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime disc jockey, concert promoter and Seafair race announcer Pat O’Day has died. He was 85 years old.

August 5, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Ravens WR Marquise Brown sporting larger frame, more speed

Marquise Brown put up some respectable numbers as a rookie last year with the Baltimore Ravens, leading the team's wide receivers in receptions and touchdowns as the primary downfield target for NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.

August 5, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Judge hears legal challenge of Louisiana virus regulations

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration Wednesday was defending Louisiana's statewide mask mandate and bar restrictions enacted to combat the coronavirus outbreak, as a state district judge considers a lawsuit challenging the regulations as unconstitutional.

August 5, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Creavalle makes a statement with Black Lives Matter design

Those Black Lives Matter T-shirts that have featured so prominently throughout the MLS is Back tournament were designed by one of the league's players, Philadelphia Union midfielder Warren Creavalle.

August 5, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Trump to laud Arizona as success of virus 'embers' strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to host Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the White House on Wednesday, as he points to the state as a model for the nation for addressing “embers" of the coronavirus.

August 5, 2020 11:30 a.m.

The Latest: EKU kicker quits team over coronavirus concerns

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August 5, 2020 8:06 a.m.

How to get started if you’ve never had a bank account

Managing your money without a bank account is doable. But it can pose challenges — and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added more.

August 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Survey: US companies cut back sharply on hiring in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses sharply reduced hiring last month, suggesting that resurgent COVID-19 infections slowed the economic recovery as many states closed parts of their economies again and consumers remained cautious about spending.

August 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Mary Templin, the wind beneath his wings

Bob Templin was a legend and his death at age 93 in 2017 brought many well-deserved tributes to his business acumen, generosity and servant’s heart. His bride of a half century, Mary, had been by his side through many of his accomplishments. Petite and proper and pretty as a picture, Mary was a steel magnolia. I can still hear Bob’s voice as he’d say often, “Mary and I ...” always including and crediting her for being the wind beneath his wings.