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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…
The Latest: NWSL moves to allow training in small groups
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NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.
Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus
Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.
Lyon boss asks PM to reconsider early end of French season
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is asking French authorities to backpedal on their decision to end the football season prematurely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Nationals players decide to wait for in-person ring ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have changed their plans for their virtual World Series ring ceremony after players decided they would rather wait until they could reunite in person to receive their new …
Economic woes taking toll on Chinese football clubs
BEIJING (AP) — Economic woes are taking a toll on China’s professional football clubs, with 11 being disqualified for failing to pay wages and five closing shop on their own terms, including last season’s Chinese S…
Soccer commentator forced to call German games from London
LONDON (AP) — The resumption of the German soccer league has put players back on the field, coaches back on the sideline, and commentators back in the booth.
Out of the Woods: Tiger emerges for TV match with Lefty, QBs
The purpose is to raise $10 million or more for COVID-19 relief efforts, and provide entertainment with four of the biggest stars from the PGA Tour and NFL.
WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.
Player celebrates with hug for driver he says saved his life
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Soccer players in Germany aren't allowed to celebrate with hugs during games in the pandemic. Dimitrij Nazarov made an exception for the man he believes saved his life.
The Latest: Fired NASCAR star wins World of Outlaws race
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Bayern, Dortmund warm up for quietest ever Bundesliga duel
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund warmed up for what is sure to be their quietest ever Bundesliga clash by winning their respective games on Saturday.
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Unemployment rate soars past 15%; COVID-19 cases near 91,000
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts unemployment rate soared to 15.1% in April — up from about 2.8% in March — as the state’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus shuttered wide swaths of the economy, the Exec…
No fans and no protesters as Leipzig beats Mainz 5-0
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig seemed to enjoy playing in an empty stadium with no protesters as it routed host Mainz 5-0 to move third in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Germany forward Timo Werner scored a hat trick.