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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 …
Man U make most of 5 subs to Mourinho's ire, grabbing draw
LONDON (AP) — Jose Mourinho was proved right. Just not how he wanted to be.
Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing his racist remarks in 1978 and saying the team could no longer “remain silent.”
AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry
Every team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, a move that came in the wake of the Philadelphia Phillies announcing Friday five players had test…
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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June 22
Patriots: Fans at COVID risk can skip 2020, come back in '21
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are offering season ticket holders at an elevated risk of COVID-19 infection the chance to skip the 2020 season entirely and still hold onto their seats for the nex…
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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.
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.
49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. breaks right wrist
San Francisco 49ers receiver Richie James Jr. has broken his right wrist during offseason workouts and won’t be ready to return to the field until after the start of training camp.
Players say Major League Baseball told union that teams will not play more than 60 games during 2020 regular season
NEW YORK (AP) — Players say Major League Baseball told union that teams will not play more than 60 games during 2020 regular season.
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.