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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Now it's Chicago's turn to face Seattle's “Dark Side.” The Seahawks defense shut down the pr…
Panthers LB Christian Miller opts out of NFL season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers linebacker Christian Miller has informed the team he has opted out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns.
The Latest: NHL reports no positive tests from active teams
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Doug Pederson says he feels great, has no COVID-19 symptoms
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he feels great and has no symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Indians manager Francona not with team in Cincinnati
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will not be with the club for its series opener Monday night in Cincinnati as he deals with a gastrointestinal issue.
Europa League restarts, bringing back continental soccer
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — It's been five months since the last games, but European continental club soccer is finally back. The Europa League restarts on Wednesday with the round of 16.
Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have doubled down on their reliance on stability as a vital ingredient for securing that elusive Super Bowl trophy.
Falcons add experience, sign former Bengals CB Dennard
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have signed former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard, who adds needed experience in a young secondary.
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.
The Latest: Phillies head to New York with no positive tests
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Wolfsburg's Mbabu out of Europa League after virus positive
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu will miss his team's Europa League last-16 game against Shakhtar Donetsk after he tested positive for the coronavirus last month, the club said Monday.
FIFA: Infantino not reckless for taking no notes at AG talks
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was not acting criminally by taking no notes during secret talks with Switzerland's attorney general that are now part of a criminal investigation into the head of world football, a …
Cagliari hires Di Francesco to replace Zenga as coach
CAGLIARI, Sardinia (AP) — Cagliari hired Eusebio Di Francesco as its new coach Monday after parting ways with Walter Zenga.
Caris LeVert's 34 lead Nets past Wizards, 118-110
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 14 of his 34 points in the final seven minutes to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 118-110 on Sunday and move closer to a playoff berth.