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The Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the…
AFC urged to mandate human rights into 2027 Asian Cup bids
A global activist group urged Asia’s soccer body on Wednesday to mandate respecting human rights into bidding for and organizing the 2027 Asian Cup.
NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home
All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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Chargers re-sign defensive lineman Damion Square
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Damion Square has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise said Wednesday.
The Latest: Thousands protest across from Lafayette Park
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
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.
Seahawks' Wilson: 'I don't even want to talk about football'
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Speaking to the media for the first time since the end of last season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't care to talk about the game that’s helped make him famous.
MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament
Major League Soccer and its players' union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.
Steelers RB Conner focusing on present, not uncertain future
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner didn't treat the quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as an obstacle, but an opportunity.
Rhule's transition from Baylor to NFL anything but normal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Transitioning from head coach at the college level to the NFL is never easy.
Celtics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right now
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them.
Lyon signs striker Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon has signed Cameroon striker Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal on a four-year deal.
Brees' anthem comments draw backlash from teammates, others
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As athletes and sports organizations around the world speak out against racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Drew Brees drew sharp criticism after he reiterated his opposition to…