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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…
Giants, top pick C Bailey agree to $3.8M signing bonus
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Catcher Patrick Bailey, the 13th overall pick in last month's amateur draft, has agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants that includes a $3.8 million signing bonus.
Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance
The 2020 NBA champion, if one is crowned, will have emerged as the ultimate winner from a season that lasted more than a full year from start to finish. A season that saw political
Baseball's minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were in danger of failing witho…
Arsenal, Netherlands striker Miedema wins top women's award
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema has been voted women's footballer of the year by England's Football Writers’ Association.
Rivers: Lou Williams expected to join Clippers for restart
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers says Lou Williams is expected to join the team for the NBA’s restart in Florida.
Lakers add veteran J.R. Smith for Orlando championship push
LOS ANGELES (AP) — J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push.
5 countries in race to host soccer's 2027 Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Uzbekistan has joined India, Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the contest to host soccer’s 2027 Asian Cup.
Newcastle beats Bournemouth 4-1 in Premier League
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth stayed in the Premier League relegation zone after a 4-1 loss to Newcastle on Wednesday extended the team's winless run to seven games.
MLB players begin reporting for tests as first workouts near
Yoán Moncada has spent the past couple of months working out in what he called a “controlled and limited environment” in Florida, where the White Sox slugger could continue to get at-bats while protecting himself f…
Galaxy's Dos Santos needs hernia surgery, out for tourney
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos will miss the upcoming MLS restart tournament to have hernia surgery.
Mexico cancels baseball season, marathon because of pandemic
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For the first time in almost a century, Mexico has cancelled its professional baseball season, the Mexican Baseball League announced Wednesday.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
MLB
Villarreal moves closer to Champions League spot in Spain
Gerard Moreno scored a pair of first-half goals as Villarreal defeated 10-man Real Betis 2-0 on Wednesday to move closer to a Champions League spot in the Spanish league.
MLB Calendar
July 18-19 — Last day to offer a retention bonus to an eligible player attending training with a minor league contract.
Atlanta United signs free-agent midfielder Damm from Mexico
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has signed free-agent midfielder Jürgen Damm, a former member of the Mexican National Team.