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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 …
Vertonghen extends contract at Tottenham until end of season
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen has agreed to extend his contract at Tottenham until the end of the season.
Huge virus outbreak at abattoir adds to Schalke's troubles
BERLIN (AP) — It’s bad enough that Schalke is going through its longest ever run without a win in the Bundesliga.
Slow starts, few home comforts: Early themes in EPL restart
The first full round of games of the Premier League restart has almost been completed, with just one team yet to play.
Japan out of 2023 Women's WCup; Australia-NZ bid favored
TOKYO (AP) — Japan pulled out of bidding to host soccer's 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday, leaving the top-rated joint bid by Australia and New Zealand a clear favorite in the FIFA vote.
Report: Japan to withdraw bid for 2023 women's World Cup
TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Football Association is expected to pull out of bidding for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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Jimenez, Neto score in 2nd half as Wolves beat West Ham 2-0
LONDON (AP) — Pedro Neto powered a rising volley into the roof of the net to wrap up Wolverhampton's 2-0 win at West Ham that moved the team tied for points with fifth-place Manchester United in the Premier League …
US youngster Reyna sets up goal on 1st start for Dortmund
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Gio Reyna took advantage of his first start for Borussia Dortmund to set up Erling Haaland’s opening goal in a 2-0 win against Leipzig in the German league on Saturday.
NFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseason
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL players and coaches went home in March and stayed there for the next few months, along with most of the world.
Fight goes on: WNBA activism started after 2016 shootings
NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Cloud and her WNBA colleagues are staying active in the fight against social injustice and police brutality, participating in protests and sticking with the work they began four years ago.
Pulisic, Giroud score as Chelsea rallies to beat Villa 2-1
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Healthy enough to make his first appearance in nearly six months, Christian Pulisic sparked Chelsea to a comeback victory.
American defender Chris Richards makes Bayern Munich debut
American defender Chris Richards made his competitive debut for Bayern Munich, entering in the 84th minute of a 3-1 home win over Freiburg on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
Column: Baseball fights to return, but why even try?
There’s a chance baseball will still be played this summer, though pettiness, intransigence and the sneakiness of the coronavirus may dictate otherwise.
Balk in baseball coronavirus talks, July 19 start off
NEW YORK (AP) — An email from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to union head Tony Clark led to a balk in the drawn-out talks to start the pandemic-delayed season, which now won't begin by July 19.
Haaland goals secure Bundesliga runner-up spot for Dortmund
BERLIN (AP) — Erling Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund sealed second place in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win at third-place Leipzig on Saturday.