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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 …
Fraser rejects contract extension at struggling Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth’s chances of escaping relegation have taken a blow after Ryan Fraser turned down the opportunity to sign a short-term contract extension to the end of the prolonged Premier L…
Spanish basketball back with 'bubble' format like NBA plan
MADRID (AP) — Spain is next to start playing professional basketball amid the coronavirus pandemic using a “bubble” format similar to the one planned by the NBA.
With storms in May, lawmaker wants a longer hurricane season
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman thinks it needs to be longer.
Major leaguers commit $1 million to support minor leaguers
NEW YORK (AP) — Major leaguers have committed $1 million to support minor leaguers whose leagues appear unlikely to start this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
No deal for LaMelo Ball as Colangelo buys into Aussie club
SYDNEY (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s bid to be a club owner in Australia hasn't worked out. The American is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft later this year.
Düsseldorf stuns Leipzig in Bundesliga, Dortmund loses
BERLIN (AP) — Fortuna Düsseldorf stunned Leipzig with two late goals to draw 2-2 in the Bundesliga on Wednesday and boost its hopes of avoiding relegation.
Bayern coach Flick the key to latest Bundesliga triumph
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich effectively won the Bundesliga title in November when it appointed Hansi Flick as coach.
Champions League to be played at mini-tournament in Lisbon
GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League will finish with a mini-tournament in Lisbon, restarting in August after a five-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle's new NHL arena likely delayed by couple of months
SEATTLE (AP) — The arena for Seattle's expansion NHL team is behind schedule by a couple of months but is still expected to open in plenty of time for the team to begin play in the 2021-22 NHL season.
Cardinals QB Murray says he'll kneel for anthem this season
Quarterback Kyler Murray says he'll be kneeling during the national anthem this season.
EPL resumes with powerful anti-racism message, tech glitch
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The referee blew his whistle, signaling the return of soccer in England after a 100-day stoppage because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Mertens extends Napoli contract after setting club record
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Four days after becoming Napoli’s all-time leading scorer, Dries Mertens was given a contract extension with the club.
Editorial Roundup: New York
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Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back.