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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…
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.
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.