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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…
Young players call for 'Justice for George Floyd' in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Four young soccer players in Germany’s Bundesliga addressed the death of George Floyd in the United States with protests against police brutality and calls for justice over the weekend.
MLB teams cut hundreds with minor league season in doubt
NEW YORK (AP) — Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
D-backs cut about quarter of staff with layoffs, furloughs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have laid off or furloughed about one-quarter of the team’s employees because of lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Serie A to restart in June with 4 catchup matches
MILAN (AP) — The Serie A will resume with four catchup matches that were postponed as Italian sports shut down in the coronavirus outbreak.
AP source: MLB players offer 114-game season, no more $ cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players ignored claims by clubs that they need to take additional pay cuts, instead proposing they receive a far higher percentage of salaries and commit to a longer schedule a…
Premier League cleared by government to pursue June restart
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its June 17 restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to main…
The Latest: Atalanta coach says virus was life-threatening.
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Goodell: 'Tragic events' call for 'urgent need for action'
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says “there remains an urgent need for action” following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests around the country that have followed.
Dodgers' David Price throws money toward minor leaguers' pay
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minor league players in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization will be getting something extra in their paychecks courtesy of star pitcher David Price.
The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round
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French clubs can play friendlies in July before new Ligue 1
PARIS (AP) — French clubs can play friendlies in July with a view to starting the new soccer season in August, the league said on Friday.
Mets' Alonso: 'I will not remain silent' on racial injustice
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NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume
Nick Foligno watches Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus briefings and appreciates the value of the information.