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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…
Nats' star Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: Pondering retirement
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team’s career hitting records, and his two homers and se…
EPL's Saudi piracy concerns as Newcastle takeover assessed
The English Premier League has to decide whether to approve Saudi Arabia's takeover of Newcastle while concerned that piracy of its broadcasts from the kingdom poses a “significant risk” to the competition's revenu…
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Orioles OF Mancini understands risk of COVID during chemo
BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini feels fortunate to have undergone colon cancer surgery before doctors became absorbed in treating COVID-19, and now he’s diligently and carefully working to avoid th…
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts
Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wild will seek spark anew from surging Fiala when NHL's back
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Brees, Brady give 'Quarterback South' top 2 all-time passers
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn says the NFC South has earned a new moniker.
Falcons won't commit to DE Takk McKinley past 2020 season
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons say they are taking a “wait-and-see approach” with defensive end Takk McKinley's future with the team.
Ex-manager Clint Hurdle's daily emails encourage, inspire
Clint Hurdle began sending his daily notes of inspiration more than 10 years ago, during his days managing the Colorado Rockies. They were a simple, small way of checking in with his staff to discuss leadership ide…
WNBA rookies to begin receiving health benefits this week
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA rookies will start receiving health benefits beginning this week, a move that comes while camps and the season remain suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FIFPro lauds growth of women's game but calls for support
A report on the state of global women’s soccer lauded the growth of the game while calling for greater support for players, including better wages and industry labor standards.
Ravens exercise 5th-year option on All-Pro CB Humphrey
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option on All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, keeping him under contract through 2021.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Man United to trial safe standing at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United will trial safe standing at Old Trafford after being given approval to install 1,500 barrier seats at the stadium.