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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel…
The Latest: Penguins player tests positive for COVID-19
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
NHL finalizes playoff format as Pens player tests positive
The NHL announced Thurday that every playoff series will be a best-of-seven format after the intial qualifying round and teams will be reseeded throughout if the league is able to return with its 24-team plan later…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Fl…
Tottenham borrows $220M; EPL clubs settle more restart plans
Premier League club Tottenham is borrowing $220 million using the Bank of England's emergency pandemic loan scheme to cope with the absence of spectators and the cancellation of two NFL games it was to stage this y…
'Another tragedy' -- Dolphins coach knew shooting victim
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' roiling emotions of late regarding social injustice were compounded with the death of Chris Beaty, a good friend who
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and p…
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.
The Latest: Italian Cup semis to resume on June 12-13
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Lyon president Aulas seeks court ruling to resume Ligue 1
PARIS (AP) — The president of soccer club Lyon asked a court Thursday to reverse a decision to cancel the rest of the French league season, saying it was “absurd” to halt the competition so early.
Soccer club Tottenham among firms to tap virus loan scheme
LONDON (AP) — British Airways, Marks & Spencer and even Premier League soccer club Tottenham Hotspur are among 53 big companies to take advantage of a special coronavirus loan scheme from the Bank of England to tid…
As sports resume, English rugby stuck in scenario-planning
While elite sports gradually return in England amid the coronavirus pandemic, rugby remains stuck in scenario-planning.
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.
Tottenham borrows $220M; EPL clubs agree to 5 substitutes
Premier League club Tottenham is borrowing $220 million using the Bank of England's emergency pandemic loan scheme to cope with the absence of spectators and the cancellation of two NFL games it was to stage this y…
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.