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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 …
Statue of former Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, which had stood in front of the team's stadium since it opened nearly 25 years ago, was removed by workers on Wednesday.
Spanish soccer resumes with suspended 2nd-division match
MADRID (AP) — With tributes to pandemic victims and with fans watching from nearby balconies, Spanish soccer resumed Wednesday with the second half of a second-division match that was halted last year after fans ca…
No more masks for coaches, substitutes in German soccer
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Coaches and substitutes won't have to wear face masks on the touchline for much longer in German soccer, after one of the most striking measures against the coronavirus was relaxed.
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
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Jake's Back: Pause opens door for Pens' All-Star Guentzel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel's roller-coaster season is about to take another unlikely turn: postseason participant.
Company tosses virus swabs after Trump visit; output not hit
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine company is acknowledging that it discarded specialized swabs for coronavirus testing that were produced while President Donald Trump visited its plant — but says disposing of the limit…
Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'
Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the …
Everton can host derby when Liverpool could clinch title
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool could win the Premier League at the home of city rival Everton after local authorities approved Goodison Park being used for the game rather than a neutral venue.
NFL's QB coaching summit set for virtual version in 3rd year
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold a virtual version of their quarterback coaching summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league's diversity.
The Latest: Tennis players ranked outside top 500 get grants
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USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10-year NCAA ban
Southern California is welcoming back Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush to the school he helped win two national titles, ending a 10-year NCAA-mandated disassociation.
The Latest: SEC football media days to be held virtually
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Court expects July verdict in Man City's European ban case
GENEVA (AP) — A verdict in Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year UEFA ban from European competitions is expected within five weeks.
MLS to resume season with Fla. tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that its season will resume starting July 8 with a tournament in Florida.
Some testing swabs discarded after Trump visit, company says
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A medical products company confirmed the destruction of a limited number of specialized swabs for coronavirus testing because of President Donald Trump's visit. But that was the plan all along…