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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…
Davis, Williamson say they're ready for re-opening night
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson say they are ready for re-opening night.
Saints' Payton: More 'live' football planned this preseason
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton prefers not to use the term “training camp” to describe how he’s trying to prepare his club for this pandemic-altered NFL season.
Immobile scores as Lazio beats Brescia 2-0 in race for 2nd
MILAN (AP) — Lazio kept alive its hopes of finishing second in the Italian league with a 2-0 win against already-relegated Brescia in its penultimate match of the season on Wednesday.
Pistons agree to buy Suns' G League team for Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to buy the Northern Arizona Suns, and the NBA G League team is expected to begin playing in Detroit in 2021-22.
Nats OF Soto awaits DC clearance to return after COVID test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was still waiting on Wednesday to be cleared to play by the city government after getting the OK from Major League Baseball to return from the COVID-19 in…
Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games
CHICAGO (AP) — The National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at home games as part of their pledge to honor the Native American community.
Phillies visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive for virus
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak on another team has left the Philadelphia Phillies idle for five days, aiming to return to play a doubleheader that could entail 7-inning games and scheduling a new oppone…
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:
AP source: Phils visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One Philadelphia Phillies employee who works in the visiting clubhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press.
Jets' Darnold enters 3rd season with 'a ton more confidence'
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold has a different feeling about things this summer.
AP Source: 49ers GM John Lynch agrees to new 5-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — General manager John Lynch has agreed to a new five-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers that will keep him locked up through the 2024 season.
NFL MVP Jackson insists he's 'got to do better' in 2020
Baltimore Ravens quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is eager to get started at training camp following an offseason in which he had a perilous encounter with a jet ski, tossed footballs to Antonio Brown…
Sevilla says a player has tested positive for COVID-19
MADRID (AP) — A player at Spanish soccer club Sevilla has tested positive for the coronavirus, a week before the team's Europa League match against Roma.
The Latest: NWHL pushing back start of season to January
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
On Football: NFL opt outs more prevalent than many expected
Now we know why a key topic in talks between the NFL and the players' union focused on opt outs.