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Looking for a title ickleball players compete in matches at Bank OZK Arena Friday. July 20, 2019

Barbaree moves Cobras back to run offense LITTLE ROCK -- First-year Fountain Lake head coach Brandon Barbaree was among the eight head football coaches who spoke at the 7-4A Media Day at Joe T. Robinson... by James Leigh - July 20, 2019

Former Arkansas, NY Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke FAYETTEVILLE -- The state of Arkansas lost a bright light who straddled the realms of sports and media late Thursday with the passing of former Razorback offens... by Tom Murphy - July 20, 2019

Lowry, Holmes share Open lead as McIlroy leaves with cheers PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Everyone in the massive grandstand rose to cheer and celebrate a bold performance by Rory McIlroy, who longed for such support and... by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Alaphilippe stuns Tour with time-trial win, builds race lead PAU, France -- A question that first seemed pie-in-the-sky is growing in credibility with each additional ride that takes him toward Paris: Could Julian Alaphil... by JOHN LEICESTER SAMUEL PETREQUIN The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Leake takes perfect game to 9th, Mariners beat Angels 10-0 SEATTLE — Mike Leake of the Seattle Mariners lost his bid to pitch a perfect game on a leadoff single in the ninth inning by rookie Luis Rengifo, then finished ... by The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Natasha Howard stars in Storm's 69-66 win over Aces SEATTLE — Natasha Howard had 21 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks and four steals and the Seattle Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 69-66 on Friday night for their fo... by The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Ibrahimovic has trick, leads LA Galaxy to 3-2 win over LAFC CARSON, Calif. — LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic said before Friday's meeting with rival Los Angeles FC that he was "by far" the best player in Major Lea... by JOE REEDY The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Taste of the Tour: Classic hen in a pot at 'Chez Paulette' PAU, France — A classic base camp at the Tour de France, the city of Pau is a food lovers' paradise. Visited on Friday by the Tour peloton for the 71st time af... by SAMUEL PETREQUIN The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

British Open marches on without its star attraction PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Royal Portrush had all of Saturday morning to recover from the reality that Rory McIlroy is no longer part of this British Open. by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Following Trump's orders, Herman takes Barbasol lead NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Jim Herman took the Barbasol Championship lead — with some help from President Donald Trump. by The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

McDowell makes the cut before home crowd at Royal Portrush PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Graeme McDowell knows pressure, from delivering the winning point for Europe in the Ryder Cup to winning the U.S. Open at Pebble Be... by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - July 20, 2019

Kentucky coach Stoops gets Florida question -- again HOOVER, Ala. — Kentucky ended its 31-game losing streak against Florida last year. Now, coach Mark Stoops was asked a tongue-in-cheek question about whether the... by JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press - July 19, 2019

British Open back at Royal Portrush and puts on quite a show PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- An emotional opening shot by Darren Clarke. A shocking one by Rory McIlroy. by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - July 19, 2019

Holmes makes a return visit to Royal Portrush PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- The strangest weather J.B. Holmes ever experienced was at Royal Portrush. by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - July 19, 2019