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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…
Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2 on Sunday.
Baseball's return includes several comeback stories
Carlos Carrasco won his first start since his leukemia diagnosis, Yoenis Céspedes hit a home run in his return from major leg problems — and Daniel Bard had the longest road back of them all.
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Sky edge Aces on late three by Quigley
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 18 points, Allie Quigley hit a 3-pointer with 14.7 seconds to play, and the Chicago Sky scored the final 11 points to beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-86 on Sunday in the seas…
Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifier
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona general manager John Chayka earned a contract extension early this season for building the Coyotes into playoff contenders in four short years.
Dbacks' Lovullo is first manager ejected in COVID-19 era
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed Sunday while arguing with unmasked plate umpire Mark Ripperger in th…
Ruiz, Santander homer, Orioles hold off Red Sox 7-4
BOSTON (AP) — Rio Ruiz and Anthony Santander hit two-run home runs to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 Sunday.
Embiid misses Philadelphia scrimmage with calf tightness
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Joel Embiid is hurting, and that's a cause for concern as the Philadelphia 76ers get set to restart their season this week.
Lewis has 2 RBIs in 8th to lead Mariners over Astros 7-6
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday, snapping a 15-game losing streak in the series.
Reds' Moustakas, Senzel sick after teammate tests positive
CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and center fielder Nick Senzel felt sick Sunday, a day after a teammate went on the injured list because he tested positive for COVID-19.
Billings, Carter help Dream beat Wings 105-95
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Monique Billings had a career-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, rookie Chennedy Carter added 18 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 105-95 on Sunday in…
EPL's longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for clubs
Once the final whistle blew on the Premier League’s longest season, 352 days after it began, there was a sense of relief and grief for Dean Smith.
Diamondbacks rally against Padres' pen for 4-3 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ketel Marte hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off struggling Kirby Yates on Sunday, and Arizona rallied for four runs off San Diego’s vaunted bullpen to earn a 4-3 victory after the Diamondbacks' Torey …
Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Marlins never considered sitting out a game as health concerns rattled the clubhouse. Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas eased the lineup pain for a day -- and they’ll have an extra night in Ph…
Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros surrendered a tiebreaking two-run single to rookie Kyle Lewis in the eighth inning of a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, and then announced ace Justin Verlander will be …