NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — LIV Golf’s first U.S. event was set to begin yesterday, with a group of survivors and families who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terror attacks planning to gather at a nearby park to speak out against the Saudi Arabiafunded tour.

Caught stealing second

Christian Bermea gets an out for the Reds, as he tags a runner trying to steal second base Wednesday against Apache. CDN

(AP) — Los Angeles Lakes guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.

OB&T's Rising Stars

Luke Rodriguez waits at second base to head to third during a T-ball contest. CDN

Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Weatherford Lady Eagles 10U softball team finished runners up in the I-40 10U postseason tournament. Front row, from left are Kylie Burton, Mattie Royal, Molly Grant, Evie Reherman and Afton Perry. Middle row, from left are Imani Arganbright, Reagan Strong, Taten Tippens, Whitlee Jones, Kenley Bartel and Finnley Roberson. Back row, from left are coaches Clark Arganbright, Brad Burton, Jarred Jones and Blake Reherman. CDN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that a high school football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision that opponents said would open the door to “much more coercive prayer” in public schools.

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