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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of t…
Zimmer, Vikes seek stability in brace for Kubiak retirement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much like in Mike Zimmer's first year, the Minnesota Vikings have found themselves with a major improvement project on defense.
Messages to betting pals led to Trippier's soccer ban
LONDON (AP) — As Kieran Trippier was trying to secure a move from Tottenham, the England defender was sending messages on WhatsApp to keep friends updated with the progress of the transfer.
New PSG coach Pochettino's mind is already on Barcelona game
PARIS (AP) — Just days into his new job and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino's mind is already on the Champions League showdown with Barcelona.
Cleveland rocked: Browns lose coach to virus for Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.
Altidore back on US national soccer team roster
CHICAGO (AP) — Jozy Altidore is back with the U.S. national team for the first time in 1 1/2 years.
Frank Gore, NFL's No. 3 rusher, unsure about playing future
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Gore is in no rush to decide if he'll give it another run next season.
Blue Jackets firm up center ice, seek 5th straight playoffs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to achieve two of their most pressing offseason goals, but not without some friction.
With core intact, Islanders look to build on postseason run
Barry Trotz insists he still hasn't gotten over the New York Islanders' loss in the Eastern Conference finals.
AP source: 3 NFL teams granted permission to talk to Brady
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams looking to fill head coaching vacancies.
Rangers look to build on last season's improved play
The New York Rangers liked the way they were playing before the coronavirus pandemic interrupted last season. After a quick exit in the postseason when play resumed, they're now focused on building on the strides t…
Hart stopper: Flyers count on G Hart to lead them to Cup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carter Hart spent his offseason living more like a young adult forced to move back home because of the pandemic rather than a franchise-shifting goalie who could have lived a luxe life anywhere …
Browns' Stefanski positive for COVID-19, out of playoff game
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns will play their first playoff game since 2002 without first-year coach Kevin Stefanski, who tested positive for COVID-19 just two days after leading the team back to the postse…
West Virginia QB Austin Kendall enters transfer portal
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall plans to play elsewhere next season.
Messages to betting pals that led to Trippier's soccer ban
LONDON (AP) — As Kieran Trippier was trying to secure a move from Tottenham, the England defender was sending messages on WhatsApp to keep friends updated with the progress of the transfer.
Blackhawks hope to outwork opponents after tough offseason
CHICAGO (AP) — Sure, the front office of the Chicago Blackhawks is talking about its version of a rebuild. That just doesn't matter too much to Patrick Kane.