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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…
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.
For father battling cancer, a graduation to victory lane
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Foxworthy and his parents waited patiently as their car crawled through pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on this most unusual of graduation days.
Key developments on the restart of European soccer leagues
Developments Saturday on the resumption of European soccer's major leagues during the coronavirus pandemic:
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…
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.
Bayern beats Fortuna 5-0 to take 10-point Bundesliga lead
MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich took a confident step closer to an eighth straight German title with a 5-0 demolition of Fortuna Düsseldorf in an empty stadium on Saturday.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little fighting cancer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little, who starred in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a former Syracuse Orange teammate who has set up a GoFundMe…
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is removing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school — just not in Gainesville.
The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Roosevelt Taylor, 82, safety on Bears' 1963 title team, dies
Roosevelt Taylor, a star safety on the Chicago Bears' 1963 NFL championship team, has died. He was 82.
Premier League gets government approval to pursue restart
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The English 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…
The Latest: Government says EPL can go for June 17 restart
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Werder beats Schalke to boost Bundesliga survival hopes
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen revived its hopes of avoiding relegation Saturday with a 1-0 win over slumping Schalke, while Hertha Berlin continued its strong form since the Bundesliga restart with an…
Muzzle Mr. Met? Mascots wonder why they're banned from MLB
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures -- from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia -- read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly…
Spanish soccer league to resume full team training
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league says full team training sessions will resume Monday, ahead of the first match to be played following the coronavirus stoppage.