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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Now it's Chicago's turn to face Seattle's “Dark Side.” The Seahawks defense shut down the pr…
Illinois Editorial Roundup:
June 12, 2020
Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula reversed course by firing general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday as part of a drastic cost-cutting purge of front-office staff and scouts on a tea…
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June 18
Buffalo Sabres fire Jason Botterill as general manager, replace him with Kevyn Adams after 9-year playoff drought
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres fire Jason Botterill as general manager, replace him with Kevyn Adams after 9-year playoff drought.
Yankees president Levine calls for MLB talks to resume
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees President Randy Levine called on the players' association to resume negotiations with Major League Baseball to start the pandemic-delayed season.
Coaches, players make best of NFL's 1st virtual offseason
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Turns out there’s only so much that can be done virtually.
AP Sportlight
June 17
The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers
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Bayern Munich has won the German Bundesliga title for the 8th successive season
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich has won the German Bundesliga title for the 8th successive season.
1 worker dies, 1 injured in structure collapse
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (AP) — One worker died and another was injured when a structure at an old West Virginia power plant collapsed while being prepped for demolition, officials said.
World Trade Organization: Saudis facilitated sports piracy
Saudi Arabia facilitated sports broadcasting piracy by blocking moves to shut it down, the World Trade Organization said in a ruling Tuesday that throws new doubts on the kingdom's takeover of English Premier Leagu…
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.
MLB letter obtained by The Associated Press says several players and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB letter obtained by The Associated Press says several players and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
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.