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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 …
The Latest: 5 Lightning employees test positive for COVID-19
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The Latest: Arizona's count sees COVID-19 cases surge again
PHOENIX — Arizona’s count of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surged again, setting the third record in four days for daily high numbers of new cases.
Around sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never before
Bradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we s…
The Latest: Memphis police to stop using no-knock warrants
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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.
The Latest: European Tour shuts down senior circuit for 2020
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Phillies: 5 players test positive for virus at Florida camp
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Five players for the Philadelphia Phillies have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's spring camp in Florida, prompting the club to indefinitely close the complex.
Back to school: MLB may have college vibe with short season
PHOENIX (AP) — John Stuper remembers some of the first advice he got from veterans when he joined the St. Louis Cardinals as a rookie pitcher in 1982: Don't get too high or too low during Major League Baseball's gr…
Canada approves plan to play hockey in Canada amid pandemic
TORONTO (AP) — Canada has approved a National Hockey League plan to play in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday.
Rangers sign top 2 draft picks who wait to see where they go
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers signed their top two draft picks Friday, even though it is unclear where second baseman Justin Foscue and outfielder Evan Carter will begin their professional careers.
Phillies say 5 players, 3 staffers test positive for COVID-19 in Clearwater, Florida, facility
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies say 5 players, 3 staffers test positive for COVID-19 in Clearwater, Florida, facility.
Portland Sea Dogs to offer golfing at idled baseball field
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Portland Sea Dogs are embracing golf during the pandemic.
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.
Black MLS players form coalition to fight systemic racism
A group of black Major League Soccer players has formed a coalition that seeks to address racial inequities in the league and across soccer, and to positively impact local communities.
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.”