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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…
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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
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Liverpool makes triumphant Anfield return as English champ
They walked out to another guard of honor, with a huge rectangular banner high up in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand reading: “Liverpool FC – Champions Again”.
MATCHDAY: Spurs face resurgent Everton in Premier League
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Monday:
Ronaldo scores from free kick as Juventus beats Torino 4-1
MILAN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored with a free kick in the Italian league to help Juventus beat Torino 4-1 on Saturday in a match which also saw Gianluigi Buffon
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Tanaka doing well; Yanks to air intrasquad game Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees had their Sunday brightened by Masahiro Tanaka, who came to the ballpark and seemed well a day after being hit in the head by Giancarlo Stanton’s line drive.
City loses 1-0 at Southampton after moment of magic by Adams
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Che Adams scored from a spectacular long-range lob for his first goal for Southampton to earn a surprising 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Brewers' Yelich knows he had fortunate timing on new deal
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich acknowledges he benefited from fortunate timing in his contract negotiations.
Youngsters justifying the faith of top Premier League teams
Some of the top Premier League teams are putting their faith in youth in the high-stakes finale to the longest-ever soccer season in England.