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Liam Ohgren scores lone shootout goal to lift Canucks past Kraken, 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and Liam Ohgren had the lone shootout goal in the Vancouver Canucks' 3…
Astros at Dodgers, 'Field of Dreams' highlight MLB schedule
CHICAGO (AP) — At long last, baseball is ready to go after opening day was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. With a myriad of potential problems circling a 60-game schedule, the whole season is truly a day-to-da…
Wild drop interim tag to make Dean Evason full-time coach
The Minnesota Wild began training camp with a bang, formalizing Dean Evason's status as their full-time head coach and plans to bring prized Russian prospect Kirill Kaprizov to training camp.
Pellegrini wants Betis fighting in European competitions
MADRID (AP) — Manuel Pellegrini’s main goal in his new coaching job with Real Betis is to make the Spanish club a regular in European competitions.
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WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver
NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
Royals skipper Matheny to see ex-team in early exhibition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic led to an overhaul of the baseball schedule, Mike Matheny had an strong suspicion he'd be headed back to St. Louis to face his former team in his first season i…
Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
CLEVELAND (AP) — The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians.
No Corey Crawford as Blackhawks begin practicing again
Corey Crawford was absent Monday when the Chicago Blackhawks practiced for the first time since the NHL season was suspended, casting doubt on the goaltender's availability for their qualifying series against Edmon…
Madrid on brink of Spanish title after win at Granada
MADRID (AP) — After its ninth straight win following the pandemic break, Real Madrid is on the verge of reclaiming the Spanish league title.
California ski resort eyes name change over derogatory term
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — California’s popular Squaw Valley Ski Resort is considering changing its name to remove the word “squaw” — a derogatory term for Native American women — amid a national reckoning over raci…
Aaron Judge still slowed by neck; Masahiro Tanaka a concern
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge remains slowed by his sore neck and is uncertain for Tuesday's intrasquad game, and pitcher Masahiro Tanaka remains a concern for the start of the season as he reco…
DC United scores twice late for 2-2 draw against Toronto FC
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Federico Higuain and Frederic Brillant both scored late in the second half as D.C. United rallied for a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC on Monday in the MLS is Back tournament.
Atalanta hosts Brescia with both teams united by tragedy
MILAN (AP) — These were the words written on a banner during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy: “Divided in the stands, united in pain.”
Palace player Zaha wants action against online racial abuse
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha wants “action” and “education” against the racial abuse that he and other Black athletes are regularly subject to on social media.
Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetes
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns.