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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…
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.
AP source: Browns restructure DE Olivier Vernon's contract
CLEVELAND (AP) — Olivier Vernon's status with the Browns has more certainty. So does his paycheck.
This Date in Baseball
July 8
Kyrie Irving's TV program calls for action in Taylor's death
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is joining rapper Common and others for a TV special calling for action following the death of Breonna Taylor.
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July 8
Damian Lillard emerges from shutdown ready for playoff push
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Grieving the death of a cousin and missing his mother, Damian Lillard struggled emotionally after the NBA shut down because of the coronavirus.
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NFL
NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1
The NHL is in position to resume playing in less than a month — with 24 teams in action, all in Canada — and could be on the verge of enjoying labor peace through 2026.
Norway defender signs with French club Nimes
NIMES, France (AP) — French soccer club Nimes, which narrowly avoided relegation to the second division, signed Norway defender Birger Meling on Monday.
PawSox, strip club among recipients of coronavirus loans
The minor league affiliate for MLB’s Boston Red Sox and an infamous Providence strip club are among nearly 2,500 companies in Rhode Island that were awarded emergency loans of more than $150,000 as part of Congress…
Chiefs, Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503 million extension
The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they'll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible.
NHL, players' union announce tentative agreement to resume play on Aug. 1 and four-year extension of labor pact
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL, players' union announce tentative agreement to resume play on Aug. 1 and four-year extension of labor pact.
Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a dozen Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change…
Reds' Garrett drops fears, speaks out about racial injustice
CINCINNATI (AP) — With so few Black players in the major leagues, Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett was afraid to talk openly about racial discrimination. He kept his thoughts — and his stories — to himself.
Japanese soccer and baseball to start allowing fans at games
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s professional baseball and soccer leagues will begin allowing fans this week, the heads of both leagues said on Monday.