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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Most of WNBA's older coaches OK with Florida virus risk
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Thibault knows he could be at higher risk for severe illness if he gets the coronavirus because of his age.
The Latest: Financial firms among big relief fund recipients
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Treasury decision to identify hundreds of thousands of businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program, created to preserve jobs at smaller businesses duri…
With Fenway retrofit, players get taste of luxury (boxes)
BOSTON (AP) — A pitching mound in a picnic area. Exercise bicycles in the concourse. Lockers in the luxury suites.
MLS MVP Carlos Vela will skip LAFC's trip to Orlando tourney
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month.
MLB '20 schedule: Yanks-Nats, Giants-Dodgers open on July 23
NEW YORK (AP) — Mookie Betts, Gerrit Cole and a pair of high-profile matchups are set for opening day as Major League Baseball begins its shortened 60-game season on July 23 in ballparks without fans amid the coron…
2022 Qatar World Cup cuts jobs after 'efficiency exercise'
Organizers of the 2022 World Cup have become the latest Qatari state entity to make staff redundant.
Spencer Torkelson has shown Tigers why they took him No. 1
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson has quickly showed the Detroit Tigers why they drafted him No. 1 overall this year and gave him a $8-plus million
WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players will wear uniforms for the opening weekend of the season featuring Breonna Taylor's name when the league begins play later this month.
Ocampos scores and makes winning save for Sevilla in La Liga
MADRID (AP) — It was a night to remember for Sevilla forward Lucas Ocampos in the Spanish league on Monday.
Matić extends Manchester United contract to June 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matić signed a contract extension to June 2023, the club announced on Monday.
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of pro sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality.
Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season on Monday due to increased concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday — but what that means for this sheikhdom that relies on …
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.
Nats, Astros, Cards cancel workouts over virus testing delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Baseball's two World Series teams canceled workouts Monday because of coronavirus testing delays that one executive worried could endanger the season.