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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 …
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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
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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…
Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick for filming game last season
NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots have been fined $1.1 million by the NFL for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game last season.
Rebuilding MLB clubs hope to keep developing top prospects
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto had at one point expected former first-round pick Logan Gilbert to be pitching at T-Mobile Park by the time June rolled around.
Nationals' Zimmerman and Ross opting out of MLB season
The Washington Nationals will try to defend their World Series title without at least two holdovers from last year's team, including one of the faces of the franchise.
American defender Miazga suspended for 3 matches after fight
American defender Matt Miazga will be suspended for Reading’s next three matches after getting into a fight with Derby’s Tom Lawrence following a 2-1 loss.