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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…
Liverpool could end 30-year title drought at home after all
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool could end its 30-year title drought at home after all when the English Premier League resumes after the pandemic-enforced suspension.
FC Dallas keeper Jesse Gonzalez suspended amid abuse claims
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — MLS suspended FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez on Friday amid allegations of domestic abuse.
What's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key
For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.
Court grants Williamson stay on improper-benefits inquiry
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida appeals court has temporarily granted NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received imp…
NHL: Players can start voluntary group workouts next week
The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even as a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.
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AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the coronavirus-delayed season than t…
Another rough season ends with Wolves near bottom of league
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another season of setback and tumult has mercifully ended for the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time in the strangest of ways after the NBA's decision to resume virus-halted play with 22 teams.
After a forgettable season, Warriors ready to move forward
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After reaching five straight NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors couldn't have foreseen such a strange, disappointing season as they debuted their snazzy new Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.
English Premier League match schedule after resumption
LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League match schedule confirmed for the start of the resumption of the competition (kickoff times GMT):
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Sancho, Akanji fined for defying virus controls for haircuts
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund players Jadon Sancho and Manuel Akanji were fined by the German soccer league on Friday for defying coronavirus control measures to get haircuts.
The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: