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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…
Astros hope to move on from cheating scandal as MLB restarts
HOUSTON (AP) — The first round of spring training was dominated by fallout from the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam.
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MLB
Twins sign 1st-round pick Aaron Sabato for $2.75M bonus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Aaron Sabato on Tuesday to a deal that included a $2.75 million bonus for the first-round draft pick from North Carolina.
Iginla headlines 2020 Hall class as 4th Black player elected
Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw someone in the NHL who looked lik…
The Latest: Hawaii to let some visitors avoid quarantine
The latest on the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak around the world:
Eddie Kasko, star infielder and Red Sox manager, dies at 88
BOSTON (AP) — Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder who managed the Boston Red Sox and spent nearly three decades with the team in a variety of roles, died Wednesday. He was 88.
Liverpool on brink of title after beating Crystal Palace 4-0
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool is on the verge of ending its 30-year league title drought after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday with an attacking display that exemplified a dominant …
James Rodríguez niega tener diferencias con Zidane
BOGOTÁ (AP) — James Rodríguez negó que tenga diferencias con Zinedine Zidane, quien recién el domingo lo incluyó en el plantel titular del Real Madrid, en el que no figuraba desde octubre.
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June 26
Villa salvages 1-1 draw at Newcastle to boost EPL hopes
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Ahmed Elmohamady came off the bench to score an equalizer and give Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Newcastle that boosts the visitors' hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.
Summary of Major League Baseball 2020 Operations Manual
NEW YORK (AP) — A summary of Major League Baseball’s 2020 Operations Manual, as edited by The Associated Press. The manual was written by MLB executive vice president Morgan Sword, senior vice presidents Patrick Ho…
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.
Soccer teams turning to virtual 'fan tokens' to raise money
MADRID (AP) — Soccer clubs around Europe are increasingly turning to virtual “fan tokens” to raise money and enhance fan engagement.
Knicks hire Wesley as executive VP, seek July coach decision
NEW YORK (AP) — William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.
After 60 games in 2019, Series champ Nats were in trouble
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maybe this gives fans a sense of what it will mean to have a Major League Baseball season