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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: Kentucky Derby Festival cuts large-scale events
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Torkelson, Kjerstad, Meyer lead top 10 picks in MLB draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Wednesday night with the first of a pandemic-shortened five rounds. Here's a capsule look at the first 10 players selected:
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June 13
All-Star outfielder Claudell Washington dies at age 65
Claudell Washington, a two-time All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the majors after being called up as a teenager by the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 65.
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June 13
Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26
The NFL has extended virtual offseason programs for teams through June 26, but no further.
Sean McVay wraps up Rams' offseason program 2 weeks early
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay sent the Los Angeles Rams into their summer break Thursday without seeing most of his players in person this spring.
Black Lives Matter goes mainstream after Floyd's death
For much of its seven-year existence, the Black Lives Matter movement has been seen by many Americans as a divisive, even radical force. Its very name enraged its foes, who countered with the slogans “Blue Lives Ma…
NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates
John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.
Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Inspired pick: New York Mets draft 2-time cancer survivor
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Orze has already stared down much tougher challenges than the professional hitters he could soon be facing.
The Latest: Kentucky Derby Festival cuts large-scale events
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Tigers load up with more college bats on Day 2 of MLB draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup.
Pete Carroll expresses regret for not signing Kaepernick
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll revisited the team’s history with Colin Kaepernick on Thursday and expressed regret for not signing Kaepernick when given the opportunity.