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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 …
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.
AP Sportlight
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.
Atalanta wins 4-1 to bring joy to hard-hit Bergamo
MILAN (AP) — Soccer resumed in one of the Italian cities hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic with a
This Date in Baseball
June 23
Michelle Wie West gives birth to a daughter
Michelle Wie West now has a little one of her own.
NBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talks
The NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking to free agents two days later.
Madrid beats Sociedad 2-1 to return to top of Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid took advantage of rival Barcelona being the first to stumble after the Spanish league resumed, and retook the lead with a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad on Sunday.