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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 …
Eli Manning wins football writers' Good Guy Award
Eli Manning has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with the media.
Rays sign first-round draft pick Nick Bitsko for $3 million
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have reached terms with first-round draft pick Nick Bitsko, giving the Pennsylvania high school pitcher a $3 million signing bonus.
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.
Cavs' Drummond picking up $28 million option for next season
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Andre Drummond plans to exercise his $28.7 million player option for the 2020-21 season and stay with Cleveland.
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Ravens OC Greg Roman seeks to upgrade record-setting unit
Intent upon improving a record-setting attack and the play of NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman is striving to overcome the obstacle of working from home and the inevitable adjustment o…
Equipping teams during a pandemic a unique challenge
As football teams from the NFL to the high school level prepare — and hope — for a 2020 season, one of the unrecognized concerns by outsiders could be getting those squads fully equipped.
MiLB teams sue insurance providers over denied virus claims
Fifteen minor league baseball teams have filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract by insurance providers after being denied claims for business-interruption insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ford stepping down as Lions owner, daughter taking over
DETROIT (AP) — Sheila Ford Hamp went to visit with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle in 1973 after being part of the first class of women who went to Yale as freshmen and graduated. She told him all she ever wanted to …
'White Lives Matter' banner investigated by police
British police on Tuesday investigated the circumstances behind a plane pulling a “White Lives Matter Burnley” banner over a Premier League soccer match, an incident which drew condemnation from players, politician…
Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0 to move back in front of Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday to put the pressure back on Real Madrid in the Spanish league.
AP source: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive for coronavirus
All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Kane back scoring for Tottenham thanks to pause in season
LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane had to watch helplessly while recovering from surgery as Tottenham's Champions League qualification hopes slipped away.
Napoli wins at Verona, keeps building under Gattuso
ROME (AP) — Three matches into the restart, Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso can celebrate three different achievements.
Mellow Matt; Penguins G Murray eyeing present, not future
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray's legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins — such as it is at age 26 — is secure, as. That tends to happen when you have your name on the Stanley Cup. Twice.