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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: Mets hitting coach off-site when camp opens
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
The Latest: Hitting coach won't attend Mets' summer camp
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Breyvic Valera claimed by Blue Jays off waivers from Padres
TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Breyvic Valera was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
Cubs' Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Tigers announce partnership with sportsbook operator
DETROIT (AP) — The Tigers became the first Major League Baseball team to reach a deal with a sports gambling company, announcing a multiyear partnership Thursday with PointsBet.
AP Sportlight
July 8
Kathy D'Antoni retiring from WVa Department of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Department of Education Associate Superintendent Kathy D’Antoni is retiring.
Thorns, Red Stars play to scoreless draw in NWSL tournament
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — The Portland Thorns and the Chicago Red Stars played to a scoreless draw Wednesday in the group stage of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup tournament.
Despite virus cases, Nets say no thought to skipping restart
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving aren't coming back. DeAndre Jordan and Wilson Chandler aren't going, either.
German Bundesliga eyes Sept. 18 start for 2020-21 season
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany is eyeing Sept. 18 as the start date for the 2020-21 Bundesliga season.
This Date in Baseball
July 4
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays dethroned champions Man City
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday:
OL Reign, Sky Blue play to scoreless draw in NWSL tournament
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Sky Blue played to a scoreless draw with OL Reign on Tuesday night in the NWSL's Challenge Cup tournament.
Ertz, Short say soul-searching led to vulnerability on field
Chicago Red Stars teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short say hard conversations over the past several weeks led to their vulnerability in the moment they shared an emotional embrace while they knelt during the nation…
Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice charge
NEW YORK (AP) — Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball two years ago to focus on criminal justice refor…