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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…
Mills extends civil emergency; $1M for behavioral health
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gov. Janet Mills extended the state of emergency in Maine for another 30 days on Wednesday, the third extension since the coronavirus pandemic prompted her to take action in March.
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who was accused in 2017 of making sexually suggestive comments to women and a racial slur directed at a black team scout, was lift…
USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10 years in NCAA exile
Reggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans while spending a decade in NCAA-mandated exile from the s…
Bayern beats Frankfurt in cup semi, still targeting double
MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Wednesday to reach the German Cup final, with both teams paying tribute to the global protests against the kill…
Coca-Cola ends MLB sponsorship after 3 seasons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Coca-Cola Co. has ended its sponsorship of Major League Baseball after three seasons.
The Latest: Premier League says 1 positive among 1,213 tests
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
MLS to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer is resuming its season amid the coronavirus pandemic on July 8 with a World Cup-style tournament in Florida that won't include fans in the stands.
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.