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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 …
Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
Former NFL, college coach Krueger dies at 90; Bucs' 1st GM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — Phil Krueger, who helped build a dominant defense as an assistant for 1967 national champion Southern California and later became part of the first coaching staff in Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Gladbach reaches Champions League, Düsseldorf relegated
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer league's restart is complete. Borussia Mönchengladbach qualified for the Champions League and Fortuna Düsseldorf was relegated by a single point on the last day of the Bundesliga on …
MATCHDAY: Man City resumes cup defense; Madrid eyes top spot
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:
Perfect storm: Mass gatherings in England stoke concerns
LONDON (AP) — In many ways, it has been a perfect storm for illegal gatherings in England as days of hot weather and Liverpool Football Club's first league title in 30 years have prompted people to abandon their co…
Sevilla held by Valladolid to 4th straight draw in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla drew with Valladolid 1-1 on Friday for its fourth straight setback in the Spanish league, missing a chance to retake third place from Atlético Madrid.
Pistons sign oft-injured center Justin Patton
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons signed center Justin Patton on Friday, hoping the 2017 first-round pick can stay healthy to help the franchise's turnaround.
Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Sa…
3 players from PSG women's teams test positive for virus
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain said on Saturday that three players from its women's teams have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Liverpool condemns fan behavior in title celebrations
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — English champion Liverpool has condemned the behavior of some fans who gathered in the city to celebrate the club’s Premier League title win after a 30-year wait.
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Kop joy: Liverpool fans flood Anfield, 1st title in 30 years
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The sun had just set over Anfield — and on a 30-year wait to be champions of England again — when the fireworks started to explode into the twilight.
Espanyol fires coach Fernández ahead of Real Madrid game
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Last-place Espanyol fired coach Abelardo Fernández on Saturday on the eve of its home game against Spanish league leader Real Madrid.
NBA, players sign off on final terms for restarted season
Acknowledging that no option would have been risk-free during a pandemic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the concern shared by the league and its players surrounding next month's restart of the seaso…
The Latest: Man City will give Liverpool guard of honor
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: