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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…
Canha homers as Athletics beat Angels 3-0 for winning series
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha homered for the first time this season, Chris Bassitt escaped a big jam and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Monday as the teams concluded their season-open…
Column: Virus extends its winning streak in baseball
For a day or two, it seemed like it might actually work. Baseball was back and, even if some of the familiar sights of summer were missing, there were actual players with bats and balls along with the cute cardboar…
Renfroe homers twice, Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays' 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Washington puts Smith on physically unable to perform list
Washington put quarterback Alex Smith on the physically unable to perform list Monday on the eve of the start of training camp.
List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic
GYMNASTICS
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first of some 30,000 Americans rolling up their sleeves to receive shots created by the U.S. government as part of the all-out g…
Bregman's 100th homer helps Astros beat Mariners 8-5
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit his 100th career homer, a three-run shot, and Jose Altuve added a solo drive to give the Houston Astros an 8-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Monday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. saw the ball rolling to the wall in left-center field and raced around the bases, diving headfirst into third as his helmet went flying off.
Rangers' Kluber could be done for year with shoulder injury
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber could be done for the season after only one inning for the Texas Rangers.
NBA restart likely to provide TV audience new sights, sounds
During a normal NBA season, the sights and sounds of arenas serve as both a showy backdrop and home court advantage for its teams.
Conforto, Alonso, Smith homer for Mets to beat Red Sox 7-4
BOSTON (AP) — Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith all homered, Michael Wacha pitched well over five innings and the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Monday night.
Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays’ 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
White Sox, Indians postponed by rain, will play doubleheader
CLEVELAND (AP) — Monday's series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians has been postponed by rain.
It's in the bag: Even whistles now are safer at NBA restart
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA believes it has considered every possible way it can make the restarted season as safe as possible for everyone involved.