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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…
Hoops Hall mulls date for Bryant, Class of 2020 induction
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was gearing up for a great year: not just the all-but-certain election of NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, but also a chance to unveil a c…
NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge
Claude Giroux’s Philadelphia Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL back when hockey was still being played.
Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry
A Florida judge has denied 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 improper benefits before playing for …
Analysis: NFL will play games after support/pressure applied
Call it support. Call it pressure. However you describe it, the NFL is going to get it regarding playing games on schedule.
Brewers: Miller Park sustains 'minor damage' after break-in
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers say a man illegally entered Miller Park and caused minor damage to the playing field Tuesday morning.
Germany won't punish players for George Floyd protests
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — As more players spoke out against racial discrimination and injustice, the German soccer federation said it will not punish those who protest against the killing of George Floyd.
AP Source: Germany, Portugal contenders to host CL final
Germany and Portugal are contenders to host the delayed Champions League final which is due to be moved from Istanbul, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
LA Galaxy to meet with Katai after wife's social media posts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The LA Galaxy will meet with new Serbian winger Aleksandar Katai on Thursday to discuss a series of alarming social media posts by his wife.
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AP sources: IMG Academy, MGM top WNBA list of sites to play
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are t…
UEFA bans Turkish leader Trabzonspor in financial case
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Turkish league leader Trabzonspor was banned from one season of European soccer competitions on Wednesday for breaking financial monitoring rules.
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US players Steffen, Adams express solidarity with Floyd
BERLIN (AP) — Americans Zack Steffen and Tyler Adams are among the Bundesliga players who expressed solidarity in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Yomiuri Giants call off practice game; coronavirus suspected
TOKYO (AP) — The Yomiuri Giants, Japan’s most famous baseball team, called off a preseason game on Wednesday with reports that at least one player may have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Seahawks sign fourth-round pick TE Colby Parkinson
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed tight end Colby Parkinson, the first of the team's 2020 draft picks to sign.