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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of t…
Tennessee sports hall going virtual for induction ceremony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting its 2020 class virtually.
Referees gearing up for their return to NBA games, too
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA referees have not had the same opportunities as players have to knock off the rust from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
WNBA: Georgia senator doesn't have to sell stake in team
ATLANTA (AP) — The WNBA commissioner says the league has no plans to insist that Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler sell her stake in the team.
AL Central Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:
Leicester beats Sheffield United 2-0, stays in EPL's top 4
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester consolidated its spot in the Champions League qualification places by beating Sheffield United 2-0 in the Premier League on Thursday thanks to goals by Ayoze Perez and Demarai Gr…
Panthers owner establishes Johnson C. Smith scholarships
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole are contributing $250,000 to Johnson C. Smith University students to help them overcome financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NL East Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:
Leicester, Man Utd win to guarantee final-day shootout in PL
The race to secure the final two Champions League qualification spots from the Premier League is going to the last day of the season.
Villa concedes late at Everton to edge closer to relegation
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Aston Villa edged closer to Premier League relegation after conceding late in a 1-1 draw at Everton on Thursday.
Win-win: Henry says deal works for him; Titans get cap space
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry wanted the assurance of a long-term contract with the Tennessee Titans rather than risk playing this season under the franchise tag, and the NFL rushing leader said his new dea…
Akinola's hat trick gives Toronto a 4-3 win over Montreal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Ayo Akinola scored three goals and Toronto FC beat Canadian rival Montreal 4-3 on Thursday night in the MLS is Back tournament
As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
It was quite a moment for Kyle Hendricks and David Ross.
Tanaka throws 1st bullpen since hit by liner on July 4
NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday in his first mound appearance since he was struck by a line drive off the bat of New York Yankees teammate Giancarlo Stanton on July 4. The …
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions
After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.