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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…
WNBA announces plan to play abbreviated 22-game season in Florida beginning in late July without fans in attendance
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA announces plan to play abbreviated 22-game season in Florida beginning in late July without fans in attendance.
Playing for free, salary drop, 2022 lockout possible for MLB
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Jeffress, Jordan Montgomery, Kevin Plawecki could be playing for free this season, earning salaries lower than what they already received as advances.
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How Brighton was a voice of Premier League during shutdown
When Manchester City wanted some tips ahead of the Premier League restart, the defending champions turned to a team trying to avoid relegation.
UEFA to pick Lisbon as Champions League knockout rounds host
GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League final is heading to Lisbon, with UEFA planning an Aug. 23 final to cap seven broadcast nights in a 12-day span of elite European teams playing knockout soccer.
Ravens LB Judon blasts Goodell's 'black lives matter' speech
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon criticized the timing of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's assertion that the league believes “black lives matter," saying Monday that the message should have been de…
The Latest: Bangladesh confirms more than 3,000 new cases
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh reported 3,141 new cases and 32 more deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, raising its total caseload to 87,520, including 1,171 fatalities.
Break pays off for Goretzka, Bayern's new muscular dynamo
BERLIN (AP) — Leon Goretzka took full advantage of the Bundesliga’s two-month break to emerge as the muscular driving force behind Bayern Munich’s march to yet another title.
Gundy's OAN support angers star Oklahoma St RB Chuba Hubbard
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard and coach Mike Gundy appear to have ironed out their differences for now.
Leverkusen moves 4th with late own-goal after VAR penalty
BERLIN (AP) — Leverkusen boosted its Champions League hopes while extending Schalke’s lengthy winless run in the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Bills entire draft class under contract after Moss signing
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have their entire seven-player draft class under contract after signing running back Zack Moss to a four-year deal on Monday.
Sabres sign Oskari Laaksonen to 3-year entry-level contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Oskari Laaksonen to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday.
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.
49ers give Kyle Shanahan new deal through 2025
The San Francisco 49ers rewarded coach Kyle Shanahan with a new six-year contract Monday after he took the team to the Super Bowl in his third season at the helm.
App gives Florida grads virtual reality diploma ceremony
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida seniors missing out on the thrill of a live graduation are getting a surprise from their school district thanks an augmented reality app that looks like they are getting their d…