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Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's board of governors has voted to approve a plan that brings the league one step closer to…
Klopp, the eccentric who put Liverpool back on its perch
Jürgen Klopp was two months into his tenure as Liverpool manager when he strode onto the Anfield turf, cajoled his players into lining up with him at the edge of the penalty area, and made them thank fans in The Ko…
Twins' Dominican slugger faces probe in kidnapping case
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic are opening an investigation into allegations Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, …
Cubs announce deals with 3 draft picks
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
Guardiola congratulates Liverpool after City's reign ends
LONDON (AP) — It was a day Pep Guardiola saw coming a long time ago, as early as the first weeks of the longest season in the history of English football.
Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons
Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career, the longest in league history, has come to an end.
Borussia Dortmund signs right back Thomas Meunier from PSG
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund signed right back Thomas Meunier from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday after he was won over by the club's passionate fans during a Champions League game.
Qualifying congestion affects draw plans for 2022 World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — The tournament draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be made before the 32-team lineup is complete, or be delayed for two months, after FIFA rescheduled a qualifying playoff on Thursday.
AP Interview: Manfred: `We owe it to our fans to be better'
NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Manfred knows many fans were angered by the financial fight between Major League Baseball and the players’ association during a pandemic.
Jets D-coordinator Williams has Adams' back as player
Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams believes All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has the skills to be a Hall of Famer. Williams can only hope Adams will keep displaying them in New York.
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.
Valencia's Champions League hopes dwindle with loss at Eibar
MADRID (AP) — Valencia's chances of qualifying for the Champions League took a hit with a 1-0 loss at relegation-threatened Eibar in the Spanish league on Thursday.
Panthers' Barkov invests in his former Finnish club
MIAMI (AP) — Aleksander Barkov started his hockey life as a 4-year-old for the Tappara club in his hometown of Tampere, Finland.
Mets, 1st-round pick Crow-Armstrong agree to $3,359,000 deal
NEW YORK (AP) — First-round draft pick Pete Crow-Armstrong and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a minor league contract with a $3,359,000 signing bonus, the slot value for the 19th overall selection in the amat…
Mariners sign 3 draft picks, including top selection Hancock
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed three of their draft picks Thursday, including first-round selection Emerson Hancock.
Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — Australia and New Zealand will co-host the Women’s World Cup in 2023, with the following edition possibly set to take place just two years later.