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Mavericks sweep season opener
MOSES LAKE — The defending 4A state champion Moses Lake Mavericks (2-0) open the softball season undefeated after …
Dendoncker winner pushes Wolves up to 5th in EPL
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Wolverhampton Wanderers moved into fifth place in the English Premier League thanks to midfielder Leander Dendoncker's second-half goal to win at local rival Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday.
Title-chasing Lazio comes from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1
MILAN (AP) — Lazio fought back from a goal down to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday and keep its fading title hopes alive.
Virus on rise in US, other countries with big populations
ROME (AP) — While China moved closer to containing a fresh outbreak in Beijing, the coronavirus took a stronger hold elsewhere, including the United States, where surging infections across southern states have high…
Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
Former NFL, college coach Krueger dies at 90; Bucs' 1st GM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — Phil Krueger, who helped build a dominant defense as an assistant for 1967 national champion Southern California and later became part of the first coaching staff in Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Gladbach reaches Champions League, Düsseldorf relegated
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer league's restart is complete. Borussia Mönchengladbach qualified for the Champions League and Fortuna Düsseldorf was relegated by a single point on the last day of the Bundesliga on …
MATCHDAY: Man City resumes cup defense; Madrid eyes top spot
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:
Perfect storm: Mass gatherings in England stoke concerns
LONDON (AP) — In many ways, it has been a perfect storm for illegal gatherings in England as days of hot weather and Liverpool Football Club's first league title in 30 years have prompted people to abandon their co…
Alabama players, Saban appear in anti-racism video
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama football team released an emotional video on Thursday speaking out against racism and ending with the message that “all lives can’t matter until Black lives matter.…
Sevilla held by Valladolid to 4th straight draw in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla drew with Valladolid 1-1 on Friday for its fourth straight setback in the Spanish league, missing a chance to retake third place from Atlético Madrid.
Pistons sign oft-injured center Justin Patton
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons signed center Justin Patton on Friday, hoping the 2017 first-round pick can stay healthy to help the franchise's turnaround.
Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Sa…
3 players from PSG women's teams test positive for virus
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain said on Saturday that three players from its women's teams have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Liverpool condemns fan behavior in title celebrations
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — English champion Liverpool has condemned the behavior of some fans who gathered in the city to celebrate the club’s Premier League title win after a 30-year wait.
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