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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…
A's owner John Fisher to pay club's minor leaguers after all
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has decided to pay his team's minor league players after all, saying he made a mistake.
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'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings
The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification. The Atlanta Falcons even admitted to the mis…
What Would Have Been: London Calling and CWS opening weekend
There will be no Major League Baseball in London and no College World Series in Omaha because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the PGA Tour resumes its season this week without spectators at Colonial Country Club…
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Former Florida, NFL star Reche Caldwell fatally shot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida and NFL receiver Reche Caldwell was fatally shot Saturday night in his hometown.
Spanish league not ruling out fans in stadiums this season
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league is not ruling out the return of fans to stadiums this season.
Ken Riley, former NFL star, Florida A&M coach, dead at 72
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ken Riley, the former Cincinnati Bengals standout who was head coach and athletic director at alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday. He was 72.
Longtime Atlanta Falcons DE John Zook dies at age 72
ATLANTA (AP) — John Zook, who teamed with Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey to give the Atlanta Falcons a dynamic combination at defensive end, has died. He was 72.
CEO's comments cost firm partnerships with NFL, NBA teams
CHARLOTTE, Va. (AP) — Charlotte's two professional sports franchises and two universities have canceled their partnerships with a North Carolina home security company after the firm's CEO told an activist he should…
NWSL consulted players with kids in developing tournament
When the National Women's Soccer League was plotting its course for a summertime tournament, it reached out to a select group: moms.
More German teams kneel before games, Wolfsburg beats Werder
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Four more Bundesliga teams took a knee before their games on Sunday, as Werder Bremen inched closer to relegation and Schalke's winless run became its worst for 27 years.
Former NFL star, Florida A&M coach Ken Riley dead at 72
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Cincinnati Bengals standout Ken Riley, who was later a head coach and athletic director at his alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday, the university announced. He was 72.
Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats inside Kauffman Stadium when he took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals, and he remembers just as vividly — …
Werder's survival hopes dented in 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg took a step toward the Europa League and Werder Bremen moved closer to a historic relegation from the Bundesliga as Wolfsburg won their meeting 1-0 on Sunday.