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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…
Packers remain confident in receiving group without Funchess
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst says Devin Funchess’ decision to opt out for this season isn’t necessarily causing the Packers to get more aggressive in seeking help at the wide receiver position.
All-American Luka Garza passes on NBA to return to Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Big Ten player of the year Luka Garza announced Sunday he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return to Iowa for his senior season.
The Latest: Falcons' Oluokun goes on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Browns place Landry on injury list, receiver on schedule
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list following offseason hip surgery.
Indians' Francona misses game for gastrointestinal condition
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona left the team before its game at Minnesota on Sunday due to what the Indians said was a minor gastrointestinal condition not related to COVID-19.
Mets say Cespedes absent from ballpark, no reason given
ATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.
AP Source: Marlins get 2nd straight day of no positive tests
MIAMI (AP) — For the second day in a row, the Miami Marlins had no positive tests among their players and staff still in Philadelphia, according to a person familiar with the situation.
This Date in Baseball
Aug. 3
Rox reliever Oberg out with blood clots in arm, Davis hurt
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies may be without reliever Scott Oberg for the rest of the season after he developed blood clots in his right arm for a third time in his career.
Butler misses Heat practice, teammate hints he's isolating
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler was not with the Miami Heat for practice Sunday, and one of his teammates suggested that he was quarantining away from the team.
AP Sportlight
Aug. 3
Joey Votto to injured list, Reds activate Desclafani
DETROIT (AP) — Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been placed on the injured list before the opener of Sunday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers.
Parker, Williams each score 16; Sky slip past Mystics 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Gabby Williams and Cheyenne Parker each scored 16 points, Courtney Vandersloot had a late steal, and the Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 88-86 on Saturday night.
MATCHDAY: Italian league ends 12 months after it started
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:
Athletics use late rally for 3-2 victory over Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Robbie Grossman lined an RBI double to score Tony Kemp in the top of the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.