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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 …
Landmarks to highlight Australia-New Zealand World Cup bid
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Opera House and Auckland’s Sky Tower will be lit up simultaneously to highlight the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in the final hours before FIFA decides on the venue for the 2023…
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.
Martinelli adds to Arsenal's injury woes
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal’s injury woes intensified when young forward Gabriel Martinelli was ruled out for “months” by manager Mikel Arteta on Tuesday.
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Aguero to see specialist in Spain about 'damaged' knee
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will travel to Barcelona to assess the extent of a left knee injury.
Saints’ Jenkins: Brees' apology "microcosm” of what's needed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins said his criticism of Drew Brees’ opposition about kneeling during the national anthem, and Brees’ later apology, is “a microcosm” of what the country ne…
Schmeichel saves penalty as Leicester draws 0-0 vs Brighton
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saved a first-half penalty Tuesday to help his team earn a 0-0 draw against Brighton in the Premier League and inch closer to Champions League qualif…
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Flyers F Lindblom skates with team, recovering from cancer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom skated with team Tuesday in one of the few times he’s hit the ice since he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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U of Cincinnati removing Marge Schott's name from stadium
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott's name from its baseball stadium and a library archive in light of her racist comments while owner of the Cincinnati Reds.
Players at PSG, Toulouse test positive for coronavirus
PARIS (AP) — Three players from Paris Saint-Germain and four from fellow French soccer team Toulouse have tested positive for the coronavirus, their clubs said Tuesday.
Hayes becomes 2nd Dream guard to sit out 2020 WNBA season
ATLANTA (AP) — Tiffany Hayes has become the second Atlanta Dream guard to announce plans to sit out the 2020 season.