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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 …
Mets optimistic about Céspedes when baseball returns
NEW YORK (AP) — When baseball comes back next month, Yoenis Céspedes might finally be ready to return, too.
NFL Calendar
July 15 - Deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension.
Leroy Sane set to leave Man City for Bayern Munich
Manchester City has agreed to sell winger Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to 60 million euros ($67 million), a person familiar with the deal said.
Former New Orleans deacon, 85, dies awaiting rape trial
A former Roman Catholic deacon awaiting trial on rape charges in New Orleans has died, his defense attorney said Tuesday.
Teams not able to disclose who goes on IL due to virus
Trying to find out the status of a baseball player coming back from an ankle injury definitely will be easier than learning whether someone tested positive for the coronavirus.
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…
Report shows $480,000 in donations to cover Pence legal aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donors contributed nearly $480,000 last year to cover Vice President Mike Pence’s legal expenses from special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 elections, according to…
AP Sportlight
July 1
Sinkerballer Jared Hughes agrees to 1-year deal with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinkerballing reliever Jared Hughes and the New York Mets agreed Tuesday to a $700,000, one-year contract, a deal that amounts to $259,259 in prorated pay over the 60-game season.
This Date in Baseball
July 2
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
PHOENIX (AP) — A small group of players, including Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman and Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, have announced they plan to sit out this season. The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-fi…
OL Reign and Sky Blue play to scoreless draw
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Sky Blue played to a scoreless draw with OL Reign on Tuesday night in the NWSL's Challenge Cup tournament.
Rockies GM supports Desmond's decision to skip '20 season
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and help rejuvenate youth baseball in his hometown in Flor…
Dinwiddie, Jordan have coronavirus, may not return with Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan said Monday they have tested positive for the coronavirus, potentially leaving the Brooklyn Nets without two starters when the NBA season resumes.
NFL awards 4 projects in helmet safety development program
Four organizations have been awarded a total of $1.37 million by the NFL to support the creation of their helmet prototypes.