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Martinez scores 2nd straight game-winning goal to give the Spirit a 1-0 win at the Reign
AP — Claudia Martínez scored her second consecutive game-winning goal to lift the visiting Washington Spirit over …
Poignant return to soccer for Atalanta in virus-hit Bergamo
MILAN (AP) — When Atalanta takes to the field on Sunday, its match against Sassuolo will hold an extra element of poignancy.
Odd ball: Runners start on 2nd base, tie games, re-entry?
NEW YORK (AP) — Extra innings that start with runners on second base, games ending in ties and re-entry are among the possibilities for a radically altered 2020 Major League Baseball season, one limited to a maximu…
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Dynamo Moscow reports coronavirus cases, game postponed
MOSCOW (AP) — Dynamo Moscow said Sunday that three of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus as its game on the Russian soccer league's restart weekend was postponed.
The Latest: South Carolina sees more cases, hospitalizations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The coronavirus continues to spread and set daily records in South Carolina, one of the new outbreak hot spots in the United States.
Jim Kiick, Dolphins' perfect season running back, dies at 73
MIAMI (AP) — Jim Kiick, the versatile running back who helped the Miami Dolphins achieve the NFL’s only perfect season in 1972, died Saturday at age 73 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, daughter Allie sa…
Another loss, another injury: Arsenal struggles on PL return
Another loss. Another big injury. Things are going from bad to worse for Arsenal in the early days of the Premier League’s resumption.
Former NFL, USC offensive lineman Max Tuerk dies at 26
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Tuerk, an All-America offensive lineman at Southern California who was drafted by the Chargers, has died. He was 26.
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June 23
NHL's focus shifts to Canadian cities as possible hubs
Canada has approved the NHL’s return-to-play proposal that could lead to one or more cities north of the border serving as host sites for the league's 24-team playoff format.
What Would Have Been: Red Sox-Cards and a CWS title
Most of the games played between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have been in the World Series. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, they would have been playing a regular-season series next weekend at F…
Two late stunners as Watford, Leicester draw 1-1 in EPL
WATFORD, England (AP) — Socially distanced celebrations are hard to stick to when your team has scored a stunning and potentially crucial late goal.
A person familiar with decision tells AP that MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with decision tells AP that MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning.
Betis fires coach Rubi after another Spanish league setback
MADRID (AP) — Real Betis has fired coach Rubi after the team’s third consecutive setback since the Spanish league resumed.
MLS to kick-start season in July with 5 subs, bigger rosters
Major League Soccer coaches welcome the chance to use five substitutes when play resumes in Florida next month, out of concern for both the conditioning of the players and the demands of summer heat.