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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 …
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.
Rocky business restart and an enticing offer for MLB
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of th…
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.
Titans lure Birch from NFL office, add 2 other executives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have lured Adolpho Birch away from the NFL office to join their front office and hired two other new executives.
AP source: Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. tests positive for virus
MIAMI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Miami forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus, a result that came in shortly after the Heat and other NBA teams began mandatory t…
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.
AP sources: NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions
The NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic, two people with direct knowledge of the decision …
Women's soccer to be professional in Italy by 2022
ROME (AP) — The Italian Football Federation aims to make the women’s game professional in the country by 2022, describing the move as “undelayable.”
England unclear when Neville exits with successor hired soon
England is planning to shortly appoint a new coach of the women's national team, although it's unclear when the person will start as Phil Neville is still under contract for another year.
15-year-old Romero hails unforgettable Spanish league debut
MADRID (AP) — About to make history as the youngest player in the Spanish league, 15-year-old Luka Romero's heart was racing.
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.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
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: