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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…
Islanders sign goalie Sorokin to $2M deal for next season
The New York Islanders locked up their goaltender of the future on Tuesday, signing Ilya Sorokin to a $2 million contract for next season.
Braves' Acuña has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic silence his love of baseball.
Yanks' mission unchanged: win 28th title, first since 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Nothing changes the New York Yankees’ quest, not the novel coronavirus, not the shortest schedule in their century-plus history.
Slugging A's counting on fast start to challenge Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With a months-long layoff, the attention surrounding Mike Fiers has significantly subsided.
Blackhawks' de Haan misses practice due to family emergency
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan missed practice Tuesday because of a family emergency.
AP sources: About 10 MLB umpires opt out over virus concerns
About 10 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out this season, choosing not to work games in the shortened schedule because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Benfica wins to keep Porto from clinching Portuguese title
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica beat Vitória Guimarães 2-0 on Tuesday to keep Porto from clinching the Portuguese league title.
Canadian health official: Long home stretch might help Jays
TORONTO (AP) — A top Canadian government health official says the Blue Jays might want to consider hosting an extended stretch of home games in order to get approval to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.
Revamped D-backs ready to chase Dodgers in NL West
PHOENIX (AP) — Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker took his hacks during the first day of summer camp, launching a few balls into the empty Chase Field stands and watching them rattle around the unoccupied …
Short-handed Orioles continue rebuild in abbreviated season
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles will attempt to navigate an abbreviated baseball season without their most productive player, a severe shortage of outfielders and a precarious starting rotation.
Former Afghan soccer federation president's life ban upheld
GENEVA (AP) — The former president of the Afghan soccer federation lost his appeal Tuesday against a life ban for sexually abusing women’s national team players.
Rinne refreshed, eager to continue playoff streak for Preds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pekka Rinne’s string of starting every playoff game for the Nashville Predators since 2010 may be in jeopardy.
Przybylko's goal gives Philadelphia a 2-1 win over Miami
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko scored in the 63rd minute and the Philadelphia Union held off Inter Miami for a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
With boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World Series
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series.
A long summer of basketball isn't new for everyone in NBA
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for Indiana coach Nate McMillan.