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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…
Ducks GM Murray 'hell-bent' on improvement; critiques Eakins
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — General manager Bob Murray saw signs of progress this season from his young Anaheim Ducks and their first-year coach, Dallas Eakins.
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.
Brees says he 'completely missed the mark' in flag comments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees apologized Thursday for comments that were “insensitive and completely missed the mark” when he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2…
Bayern's Kimmich less emotional but calmer in fan-free games
The changed routines and rhythms around matches have been startling for Joshua Kimmich.
AP source: NBA Board of Governors approves 22-team format in major step to league restarting its virus-delayed season
NEW YORK (AP) — AP source: NBA Board of Governors approves 22-team format in major step to league restarting its virus-delayed season.
NFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on Friday
Coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.
OBJ a "model guy" during Browns' virtual offseason program
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. practiced his own version of social distancing during his first offseason with the Browns. This year, the flashy receiver's been as close as possible.
Japan's soccer federation announces new women's pro league
Japan’s soccer federation has announced a new professional women’s league that will begin play next year.
Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL.
Fans find a way to be part of Portuguese league's return
VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal (AP) — Fans found a way not to be left out as the Portuguese league resumed in empty stadiums on Wednesday, with leader Porto losing 2-1 at Famalicao.
MLB rejects 114-game schedule, threatens plan of about 50
NEW YORK (AP) — If Major League Baseball and its players take the field for a coronanvirus-delayed 2020 season, it will be after acrimonious negotiations that resemble their labor war of a generation ago.
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Shanahan: Kaepernick deserves admiration for taking stand
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016…
Fans ignore social distancing at Hungarian Cup final
BUDAPEST (AP) — Budapest Honved players celebrated winning the Hungarian Cup final in front of a mass of fans who were not following social distancing on Wednesday.