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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansio…
Zion Williamson leaves Pelicans for 'family medical matter'
Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to attend to what the club described as an “urgent family medical matter.”
Amaya's goal gives Cincinnati a 1-0 win over Atlanta
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Frankie Amaya scored his first career Major League Soccer goal in the 76th minute to give Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Thursday in the MLS is Back tournament.
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Russian soccer game off after 9 virus positives
MOSCOW (AP) — A top-division Russian soccer game was called off on Thursday after nine people at FC Sochi tested positive for the virus.
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After Man City, UEFA back in court for Trabzonspor ban case
GENEVA (AP) — Another European soccer club banned from the Champions League for breaking financial monitoring rules challenged UEFA at sport’s highest court on Thursday.
Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of NFL's McKnight
GRETNA, La. (AP) — An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL player Joe McKnight a new trial because his manslaughter conviction was delivered by a split jury.
Astros planning to be without reliever Smith this season
HOUSTON (AP) — Manager Dusty Baker doesn’t expect reliever Joe Smith to play for the Houston Astros this season.
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.
Liverpool to be presented with EPL trophy on the Kop
LONDON (AP) — Liverpool’s players will be presented with the Premier League trophy on a special podium built on the iconic Kop stand at Anfield after the team’s match against Chelsea next week.
Mets `amped' for delayed season with Céspedes potential DH
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso at the plate. Jacob deGrom on the mound. And a healthy Yoenis Céspedes conveniently slotted as the designated hitter.
Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu's AP diary: Playing again
BRADETON, Fla. (AP) — I'm so glad the wait is finally over.
Reds hope search for leadoff hitter ends with Akiyama
PHOENIX (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds hope their long-running search for a consistent leadoff hitter comes to an end with Shogo Akiyama.
Silva scores free kick, shines as City beats Bournemouth 2-1
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The highlight reel of David Silva’s decade at Manchester City is getting some top-quality bonus material from his last games with the club.
Judge returns from stiff neck, HRs with Stanton off Paxton
NEW YORK (AP) — James Paxton and Aaron Judge were back on the field for an instrasquad game Wednesday, making the New York Yankees look more like themselves eight days before the latest opening day in team history.