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Liam Ohgren scores lone shootout goal to lift Canucks past Kraken, 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and Liam Ohgren had the lone shootout goal in the Vancouver Canucks' 3…
A's top draft pick Tyler Soderstrom gets $3.3M signing bonus
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed hitting catcher Tyler Soderstrom, selected 26th by the Oakland Athletics in the amateur draft, has agreed to a minor league contract with a $3.3 million signing bonus.
Red Wings plan to hold training camp in Detroit next season
DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings plan to hold their training camp for the 2020-21 NHL season at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season
John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018.
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…
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Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate title 'in private'
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool's first league title in 30 years should be celebrated "in a safe way and in private settings,” manager Jürgen Klopp said Monday.
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.
Buffon extends Juventus contract for another season
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Gianluigi Buffon will continue playing for Juventus for another season -- during which he’ll turn 43.
AP Source: Cavs agree to 2-year deal with free agent F Bell
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with free agent forward Jordan Bell on a two-year contract and signed two-way forward Dean Wade to a multiyear deal, a person familiar with the negotiat…
The Latest: Nets' DeAndre Jordan says he has coronavirus
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Juventus and Barcelona swap Arthur and Pjanić
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Miralem Pjanić joined Barcelona and Arthur went to Juventus in a direct swap on Monday.
Brilliant Benzema helps Madrid go 2 points clear of Barca
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A brilliant back-heeled pass by Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid take a step toward reclaiming the Spanish league title on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Espanyol.
A long-overdue 'Tip of the Cap' to baseball's Black pioneers
Barack Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former U.S. presidents and a host of prominent civil rights leaders, entertainers and sports greats in a virtual salute to the 100-year anniversary of the founding of…
Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season
Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.
With restrictions, fans set to return to SKorean baseball
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s professional baseball league says it will require fans to wear masks and to sit at least a seat apart as it prepares to bring back spectators in the coming weeks amid the cor…