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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…
German club plans mass virus testing to fill stadium again
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club Union Berlin is offering free coronavirus tests for more than 20,000 fans as part of a plan to hold games in a full stadium in September.
Gallo joins Rangers after missed week due to positive test
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star slugger Joey Gallo joined the Texas Rangers for the first time at summer camp Friday after missing the first week of workouts because he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Liverpool's perfect home record ends in 1-1 draw v Burnley
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool's perfect home record in its title-winning campaign in the English Premier League was ended when Burnley battled back for a 1-1 draw against the champion at Anfield on Saturday.
The Latest: Pop keeping eye on Japan, and Olympic hopes
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
LeBron won't wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can't be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.
NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA.
England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who won the 1966 World Cup with England alongside his brother, Bobby, before coaching Ireland to its first major tournaments, has died. He was 85.
Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return
Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.
Deeney double gives Watford crucial EPL win over Newcastle
WATFORD, England (AP) — Troy Deeney converted two penalties as Watford came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 and give its fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League a huge boost on Saturday.
Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairman
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.
Three A-League teams finally fly out of virus-hit Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It was third time lucky for three Melbourne A-League teams trying to leave the coronavirus-hit city of Melbourne so the soccer league can restart its season.
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Ryan, catcher on Boston's 'Impossible Dream' team, dies
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Ryan, the backup catcher on the Boston Red Sox's 1967 “Impossible Dream” team during a 35-year career in professional baseball, has died. He was 78.
NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume
Collaboration or bust.
Gyasi Zardes powers Columbus past Cincinnati FC 4-0
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored twice to help the Columbus Crew beat Ohio rival Cincinnati FC 4-0 on Saturday night in the MLS is Back tournament.