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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…
Reign's Bethany Balcer aims to build on rookie NWSL season
Bethany Balcer didn't come to the National Women's Soccer League by way of a powerhouse college program like North Carolina or Stanford. She didn't have a national team history and wasn't a draft pick.
Fewer preseason games is another challenge for NFL coaches
Fewer preseason games following an offseason without on-field workouts creates more challenges for new coaches, players who changed teams and rookies.
Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virus
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was going to address his entire team before the start of MLB's unprecedented summer training camp, just like he did when spring training opened about 4 1/2 months ago. It was on…
Zion Williamson confident in his health, Pelicans' prospects
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson credits his mother’s wisdom with helping him manage life’s unanticipated twists and inevitable assortment of successes and setbacks.
MLBPA doubles investments to $160M ahead of bargaining
NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association more than doubled its liquid investments over two years as the sport heads toward collective bargaining that could lead to a spring training lockout in …
AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helm…
Brazil network ends Rio soccer deal over new Bolsonaro rule
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s TV Globo terminated its contract with Rio de Janeiro state’s local soccer body Thursday after powerhouse club Flamengo broadcast a home match using the team’s YouTube account under a new f…
Ramos helps Madrid edge Getafe 1-0, increase lead over Barca
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty to give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Getafe on Thursday, increasing its lead over Barcelona to four points with the Spanish league nearing its end.
Liverpool thrashed 4-0 by Man City in 1st game as champions
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As they stepped onto the pitch, Liverpool's players were given a guard of honor from Manchester City. It was the only time they looked like Premier League champions on Thursday.
The Latest: Mass. governor OKs pro sports without fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
As Florida virus numbers rise, NBA arrivals draw closer
The coronavirus numbers kept climbing Thursday, with a single-day record for new cases being set in Florida and the NBA revealing that the count of players and staff from the 22 remaining teams that have confirmed …
Grizzlies' Morant adds 12 pounds before heading to Florida
Ja Morant has taken advantage of the NBA's hiatus, adding 12 pounds of muscle to help absorb contact when the NBA's likely rookie of the year fearlessly attacks the basketball.
Bremen’s Bundesliga future on edge after 0-0 with Heidenheim
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen's Bundesliga future remained in doubt after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-division Heidenheim in the first leg of their relegation-promotion playoff on Thursday.
Blue Jays granted exemption to train in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — All 30 Major League Baseball teams will train at their regular-season ballparks for the pandemic-shortened season after the Toronto Blue Jays received a Canadian federal government exemption on Thurs…
Mourinho bemoans Spurs mentality after VAR frustration
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was denied an equalizer by a disputed VAR decision before losing 3-1 at Sheffield United on Thursday in a further blow to the team's European qualification hopes.