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The Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the…
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.
AP source: Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady
BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a perso…
Arnsparger, Crennell win assistant coach achievement award
The late Bill Arnsparger and Houston associate head coach Romeo Crennel have won the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
Franco one of several top prospects picked for player pools
Top prospect Wander Franco is part of the Tampa Bay Rays' 60-man player pool, and the Detroit Tigers are including their most heralded young pitchers as baseball gears up for its abbreviated season.
Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton
One is a man of a million fedoras.
Hundreds line up for tests as Florida cities close beaches
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of people lined up at coronavirus testing sites around Florida on Monday, as the state remained in the virus's grip.
Schultz wins sweepstakes, top columnist in GSWA contest
ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Schultz of The Athletic won honors for best column, best columnist and the best overall story in the annual Georgia Sports Writers Association's annual contest.
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Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake opts out of 2020 season
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake is one of the first players to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Jays players headed to Florida, continue talks to play in TO
TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays are moving players to their spring training facility in Florida while they await word from the Canadian government about playing in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.
German soccer to have 2 summer transfer periods due to virus
BERLIN (AP) — Germany will have two summer transfer periods this year – the first for just one day.
Ex-CONCACAF president Alfredo Hawit sentenced to time served
NEW YORK (AP) — The former president of soccer’s governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean was sentenced to time served for his role in accepting $1.66 million in bribes in the FIFA scandals an…
Derby player Wisdom treated after being stabbed in robbery
DERBY, England (AP) — Derby player Andre Wisdom is being treated in the hospital after being stabbed in an “unprovoked assault and robbery,” the second-tier club said on Monday.
Watford forward Gray sorry for gathering breaching lockdown
WATFORD, England (AP) — Watford forward Andre Gray apologized on Monday after a breach of pandemic lockdown rules led to him being dropped for an English Premier League match.