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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 …
Canada open to MLB in Toronto but MLB has not submitted plan
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government is open to Major League Baseball playing in Toronto this summer, but the league has not submitted the required plan to health authorities, Canadian officials said Tuesday.
Thunder sign Luguentz Dort to multi-year deal
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a multiyear contract with rookie Luguentz Dort on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.
The late Don Banks wins football writers' service award
Don Banks, whose 36-year sports writing career included more than 16 years at Sports Illustrated’s website, has been selected as the Dick McCann Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America.
Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns
Ron Gardenhire and Dusty Baker are a little uneasy. Jim Crane hopes his Houston Astros can play in front of fans at some point.
Atalanta comes back from 2 goals down to beat Lazio 3-2
MILAN (AP) — The match between Serie A's two highest-scoring teams lived up to its billing as Atalanta fought back from two goals down to beat Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday, putting a dent in the visitors’ title hopes.
Texas Rangers have all 5 picks signed 2 weeks after draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed all five of their picks from baseball's condensed amateur draft after completing deals with their third- and fifth-round selections.
Filing: Victims deserve ex-quarterback's concussion funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Multiple individuals defrauded in a scheme perpetrated by an ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback and his accomplice should receive money from the former player's share of a national concussion s…
EA Sports, Spain's LaLiga agree to 10-year extension
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — EA Sports and Spain's LaLiga have agreed to a long-term extension of their partnership.
Gregory Katz, acclaimed AP journalist, dies at 67
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregory Katz, an acclaimed correspondent for The Associated Press in London who recently led the news cooperative's coverage of Brexit and the election of Boris Johnson as prime minister, died Tuesd…
AP source: Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus
All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rodriguez ready despite somewhat strange start with Thorns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Raquel Rodriguez was on her way to join her new National Women’s Soccer League team when sports were suddenly shut down by the coronavirus.
Norwich loses 1-0 to Everton in blow to survival hopes
NORWICH, England (AP) — Last-place Norwich’s slim hopes of staying in the Premier League were dealt another blow as Everton won 1-0 at an empty Carrow Road thanks to Michael Keane's header on Wednesday.
Positive COVID-19 tests at Santa Anita, SoFi Stadium
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita had 17 people test positive for the coronavirus during its recently completed meet, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said.
Nimes signs goalkeeper Reynet from relegated Toulouse
NIMES, France (AP) — French soccer club Nimes signed goalkeeper Baptiste Reynet from relegated Toulouse on Wednesday.
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK (AP) — So, where were we?