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US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, w…
Diego Alonso out as coach of Inter Miami after one season
MIAMI (AP) — Diego Alonso will not be back for a second season as coach of Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, part of a tumultuous offseason for the expansion team.
Aston Villa reports 'significant' virus outbreak
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa reported a “significant" coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground on Thursday, putting in jeopardy its scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool.
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English FA concluded Cavani not racist while banning striker
The English Football Association panel banned Edinson Cavani for three matches despite accepting the Manchester United striker was not racist and had not known his language was offensive.
Karim Benzema to stand trial in 'sex tape' case
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena in a “sex tape" scandal, the Versailles prosecutor's office said Thursday.
Wolves recalls striker Patrick Cutrone from Fiorentina
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton Wanderers recalled striker Patrick Cutrone from his loan spell at Fiorentina on Thursday as the Premier League club looks for cover for the injured Raul Jimenez.
1B Justin Smoak signs with Tokyo's Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — The Yomiuri Giants have agreed to a deal with American first baseman Justin Smoak.
Iowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for Michigan
Here’s a look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference:
Beal scores 60 but Embiid leads 76ers over Wizards, 141-136
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 38 points and the NBA-leading Philadelphia 76ers overcame a Washington record-tying 60-point performance by Bradley Beal in a 141-136 win over the Wizards on Wednesday night.
Former pitching great Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19
Tommy John has been battling COVID-19 for at least three weeks.
Ravens Jackson itching to add playoff win to solid resume
Lamar Jackson has an NFL MVP Trophy, two 1,000-yard rushing seasons and a 30-7 regular-season record as the Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback.
Lampley lifts Sam Houston State over SE Louisiana 70-52
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Demarkus Lampley had 21 points as Sam Houston topped Southeastern Louisiana 70-52 on Wednesday night.
Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57
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No. 18 South Florida women cruise past Wichita State 66-48
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Elena Tsineke made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to lead No. 18 South Florida to a 66-48 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday night.
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: