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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 …
Lyon drawn to face Bayern in Women's Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Four-time defending champion Lyon was drawn Friday to play Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.
Lavelle, Hatch score and Spirit down Red Stars 2-1
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Rose Lavelle and Ashley Hatch each scored to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup on Saturday night.
Colts' PR staff wins football writers' Pete Rozelle award
The Indianapolis Colts public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for its work with both local and national media.
No paychecks for 11 big leaguers: advance larger than salary
NEW YORK (AP) — Grant Dayton will notice one glaring absence this season after he reports to the Atlanta Braves: his twice-a-month salary.
Dolphins owner pledges $13 million to anti-racism initiative
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross pledged an additional $13 million over four years to his anti-racism RISE initiative, the organization said Friday.
NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps
Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.
Correction: George Floyd-Minneapolis Police story
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story June 25, 2020, about funding for a Minneapolis Police Department proposal to track problematic behavior by officers, The Associated Press erroneously reported that several activists cr…
MATCHDAY: Euro spots, relegation at stake as Bundesliga ends
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Barcelona concedes late to draw at Celta Vigo 2-2 in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona's hopes of staying in front of Real Madrid took a hit after another stumble in the Spanish league.
NWSL players kneel during the national anthem
Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem Saturday when the National Women's Soccer League opened the Challenge Cup tournament in Utah.
AP source: Yankees vs champ Nationals in DC on opening day
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole could make his New York Yankees debut in a tasty opening-day treat for fans, facing Juan Soto and World Series champion Washington at Nationals Park.
United needs extra time to reach FA Cup semis; Wolves in 5th
Wolverhampton Wanderers stayed on course for next season’s Champions League by beating Aston Villa 1-0, while Manchester United scraped past 10-man Norwich 2-1 in extra time to reach the FA Cup semifinals on Saturd…
Dendoncker winner pushes Wolves up to 5th in EPL
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Wolverhampton Wanderers moved into fifth place in the English Premier League thanks to midfielder Leander Dendoncker's second-half goal to win at local rival Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday.
Title-chasing Lazio comes from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1
MILAN (AP) — Lazio fought back from a goal down to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday and keep its fading title hopes alive.
Virus on rise in US, other countries with big populations
ROME (AP) — While China moved closer to containing a fresh outbreak in Beijing, the coronavirus took a stronger hold elsewhere, including the United States, where surging infections across southern states have high…