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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 …
The Latest: Titans letting season-ticket holders opt out
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The Latest: Treasury identifies recipients of pandemic aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Treasury decision to identify hundreds of thousands of businesses that got government support intended to soften the economic blow of the pandemic:
Nationals cancel workout because of COVID-19 testing delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The defending World Series champion Nationals canceled their workout Monday because of COVID-19 testing delays that general manager Mike Rizzo worried could endanger the baseball season.
The Latest: NHL says 35 players test positive in month or so
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The Latest: 2 Brewers test positive; Nats cancel workout
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Bucks close practice facility following COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s latest round of testing for the coronavirus.
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.
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.
Weekend Sports in Brief
NHL
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.
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.
What Would Have Been: Close MLB interleague play, Wimbledon
There would have been a lot of close MLB rivalry games this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic, with five interleague series matching teams from the same city or state. All of those rivals will still get to p…
Correa asks wife to stay out of salons until season ends
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astos shortstop Carlos Correa is so serious about not contracting the coronavirus that he’s asked his wife, Daniella, a former pageant queen, to stay out of beauty salons until the season is …
Indians manager Francona favors nickname change for club
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona won't sidestep the hot-button topic any longer. He believes the Indians need to change their contentious nickname.
The Latest: Two Arizona relievers tested positive for virus
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