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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 …
Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff
ATLANTA (AP) — For baseball's short season, Cole Hamels says short starts will work just fine.
Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure
CLEVELAND (AP) — They've been known as the Cleveland Indians since 1915. Those days could be over.
Race for Champions League spots intensifies in England
With Leicester imploding, Chelsea remaining inconsistent and both Manchester United and Wolverhampton extending their long unbeaten runs, the fight for Champions League qualification has intensified since the resta…
Column: Some more appropriate names for Washington NFL team
Now that Washington’s NFL team has taken a long-overdue step toward changing its name, it’s time to start lining up some possible replacements.
This Date in Baseball
July 5
Back on the bump: New dad Cole sets sights on Yankees title
NEW YORK (AP) — Getting ready for a high-profile New York Yankees debut at World Series champion Washington on July 23, Gerrit Cole explained his mindset.
FIFA fines Arsenal over sell-on clauses for player transfers
Arsenal was fined 40,000 Swiss francs ($42,300) by FIFA and warned about its conduct regarding player transfers after the club used variable sell-on clauses that were found to give it influence over other clubs.
NBA shutdown allowed many in league unexpected time to heal
Portland guard Damian Lillard was in the gym a few days ago and took notice of what injured Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins were doing during their individual workouts.
New Globe: Rangers open summer camp at home without Martin
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers were supposed to be all settled in and fully acquainted with their new stadium by now, ready to spend the July 4 holiday weekend playing games at home.
Fulmer back on mound during Tigers' 1st workout at Comerica
DETROIT (AP) — Baseball's return to Comerica Park meant Michael Fulmer was back on the mound in Detroit.
Rays lefty Snell puts comments behind, gets back to work
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell reported for work, after all.
Safe at home: Mets keep distance on 1st day of Citi camp
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom spent the past two seasons separating himself from almost everyone out there.
MLB has 38 positive COVID-19 tests as training resumes; 31 players and 7 staff among 19 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB has 38 positive COVID-19 tests as training resumes; 31 players and 7 staff among 19 teams.
Redskins to have 'thorough review' of name amid race debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their name Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.”
Phillies place 4 on injured list with no specific injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have placed infielder Scott Kingery and pitchers Hector Neris, Ranger Suarez and Tommy Hunter on the 10-day injured list with no specified injuries.