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Rashid Shaheed returns kickoff 100 yards for TD and Seahawks blow away hapless Falcons 37-9
ATLANTA (AP) — With the game tied after a lackluster first half, Mike Macdonald knew his team needed a spark. T…
Play-in time: Blazers, Grizzlies to play Game 1 on Saturday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Heroics were needed to get Portland and Memphis on the doorstep of the playoffs.
5 NFL officials take a leave of absence for 2020 season
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's longest-serving on-field official was among five who have opted to take a leave of absence for the 2020 season.
Chiefs keep gambling by doling out another big-money deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs had just finished their first padded practice of training camp Friday when safety Tyrann Mathieu was asked about the long-term contract signed by Travis Kelce, which ensured he wo…
MATCHDAY: Man City-Lyon for last Champions League semis spot
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A look at Saturday's Champions League game between Manchester City and Lyon which determines the opponent for Bayern Munich in the semifinals:
Browns starting C Tretter sidelined after procedure on knee
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting center JC Tretter underwent a surgical procedure on his knee Thursday and could be out for an extended period.
Canadiens coach Claude Julien receives stent, heads home
TORONTO (AP) — Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien is returning home to Montreal a day after a stent was placed in a coronary artery. The team said doctors expect a full recovery.
Jets' Mims, Gore, Desir dealing with hamstring injuries
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Denzel Mims might have to wait a little while before catching passes from Sam Darnold again.
The Latest: Raiders' Maxx Crosby off reserve/COVID-19 list
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Raptors' Kyle Lowry got his title, now set to chase another
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry spent 13 years chasing an NBA championship before finally getting the ring. His career is closer to the end than the beginning. He’s made his money. His jersey will sway fro…
No excuses as Atlético Madrid wastes another title chance
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — This time there are no excuses for Atlético Madrid.
EPL breaks silence on reasons for stalled Newcastle takeover
LONDON (AP) — The consortium which withdrew its bid to buy English club Newcastle declined an offer of independent arbitration into the long-running case after a request for additional information from the Premier …
Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner is tired of answering questions about his health. Really tired. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back remains adamant he can thrive in the NFL if he stays on the field.
Falcons re-sign TE Luke Stocker to back up newcomer Hurst
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Luke Stocker.
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Aug. 15
Jim Boylen fired as Chicago Bulls coach
CHICAGO (AP) — Jim Boylen fired as Chicago Bulls coach.