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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…
Column: Rolling the dice against a virus that usually wins
There’s plenty of activity outside ballparks on both sides of the country, with people lining up by the hundreds in nervous anticipation of what the next few days might bring.
Dan Gilbert would keep control under Quicken Loans IPO
DETROIT (AP) — Quicken Loans would become part of Rocket Companies under an initial public stock offering that would keep founder Dan Gilbert in firm control.
Welbeck acrobatics earn Watford huge 2-1 over Norwich in EPL
WATFORD, England (AP) — Danny Welbeck scored the winning goal with an overhead kick as Watford gave its survival hopes a huge lift and virtually condemned Norwich to relegation from the Premier League by rallying f…
Dream owner Loeffler objects to WNBA's social justice plans
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is not in favor of the WNBA's social justice plans and has sent a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert objecting to the league’s initiatives to honor the Blac…
Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB
MIAMI (AP) — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.
IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22
International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.
More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease
As baseball nears the two-week countdown to the start of its delayed season, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep more players, including Boston Red Sox projected opening day starter Eduardo Rodriguez, off the f…
Banned for life by FIFA, soccer officials line up to appeal
GENEVA (AP) — The first of a number of appeals by former soccer officials banned for life by FIFA was heard Tuesday at sport's highest court.
Thunder create program to help Black Tulsa-area students
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Creative Arts Agency Sports have formed the Thunder Fellows Program, designed to create opportunities in sports, technology and entertainment for Black students in …
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.
MATCHDAY: Barcelona needs win to keep pressure on Madrid
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday:
A's lefty Diekman questions whether there will be a season
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jake Diekman has serious questions about Major League Baseball's ability to pull off a season given the issues everywhere getting timely test results, forcing delays and cancellations of work…
Tuesday Sports in Brief
NFL
Mahomes' big bet on football pays off with $503 million deal
Patrick Mahomes risked everything when he opted for football over baseball.
Seager looks to be example for younger teammates in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — When the games start, Kyle Seager doesn’t intend to be wearing a mask all the time.