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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 …
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…
Dodgers, Twins report some positive tests for COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some people in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins organizations have tested positive for COVID-19, officials with the teams said Thursday.
Play-in round team wins draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere
Alexis Lafreniere was supposed to walk on stage Friday night in Montreal as the top pick in the NHL draft.
Majors confronting short time period before opening day
CHICAGO (AP) — Forget about those halcyon first few days of spring training, when arranging for the right tee time on the right golf course is often more challenging than the work on the field.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
NFL
Ronaldo back in form as Juventus beats 10-man Lecce 4-0
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in form.
Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night.
Michigan governor allows return of pro sports - without fans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday allowed for the return of pro sports in Michigan as long as fans aren't in attendance.
NFL's coaching summit highlights minority candidates
The biggest takeaway following the NFL’s two-day quarterback coaching summit is there’s no shortage of qualified minority candidates waiting for opportunities to be head coaches and coordinators.
Gase hopes unhappy Adams remains with Jets
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Gase still absolutely envisions Jamal Adams as a member of the New York Jets this season.
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.
He'll manage; Pirates' Shelton navigating roller coaster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton ended nearly each press availability during spring training by jokingly telling reporters they picked the wrong day to ask the Pittsburgh Pirates first-year manager about his opening…
Blue Jays expect decision 'very soon' on where they'll play
TORONTO (AP) — Less than a week before Major League baseball teams resume training on July 1, the Toronto Blue Jays still haven’t been able to tell their players where to show up.
8-team field set as NWSL opens play with Utah tournament
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NWSL takes field first as other pro leagues chart futures
The National Women’s Soccer League opens its Challenge Cup tournament Saturday and the pressure is on as it becomes the first professional team sports league to play in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic.