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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 …
Panthers' coach considers kneeling during national anthem
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
Lynn named Rangers' opening day starter over Minor, Kluber
Veteran right-hander Lance Lynn has been named the Texas Rangers' starter on opening day, a game that will be played more than four months after manager Chris Woodward actually made that decision.
Colts GM Ballard wins football writers' Jack Horrigan Award
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has won the Jack Horrigan Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his cooperation with the media.
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Rodriguez’s header gives Burnley 1-0 home win vs. Watford
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Burnley tightened up its defending and found a way through in attack as Jay Rodriguez's late header secured a 1-0 home win against Watford in the Premier League on Thursday.
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…
GM Berry, Browns launch racial justice initiative for change
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Berry was moved emotionally, and eventually into action.
Australia and New Zealand picked by FIFA to host 2023 Women’s World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — Australia and New Zealand picked by FIFA to host 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Wyverns manager collapses during Korean baseball league game
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The manager of the struggling SK Wyverns collapsed during a Korean Baseball Organization game and had to be taken to a hospital by ambulance.
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Goalkeeping blunder helps Arsenal win 2-0 at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Eddie Nketiah pounced on a goalkeeping blunder and Joe Willock added his first Premier League goal to give Arsenal a much-needed 2-0 win at Southampton on Thursday.
Antsy big leaguers embrace impending end of extra down time
Randy Dobnak had finished making his morning omelette one day last week when his wife, Aerial, asked the Minnesota Twins pitcher to keep the eggs out so she could make a sandwich.
Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful
PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball's bubble-free environment is an anomaly as the sports world tries to come back amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rangers' Panarin expresses concern over NHL return, finances
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL MVP candidate Artemi Panarin said Thursday he has concerns about the health and safety of players if the season resumes and about finances beyond that.