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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…
Blue Jays manager Montoyo holds Happy Hour call with coaches
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo came up with a curveball to spice up the regular video conferences he’s been holding with his Toronto coaches while baseball is shut down because of the coronavirus …
LA Rams seek depth with no 1st-rd pick for 4th straight year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams haven't made a first-round draft selection since picking quarterback Jared Goff back in 2016. They don't have a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, and they don't have a …
Target of racial slur open to 2nd chance for ex-NHL coach
Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances.
Rams shut down complex after Allen's positive COVID-19 test
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams shut down their training complex for roughly two weeks and several people went into quarantine after center Brian Allen tested positive for COVID-19 last month.
Saints keep reserve rusher, special teams regular Washington
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have re-signed reserve running back and special teams regular Dwayne Washington, general manager Mickey Loomis said Thursday.
NHL stoppage has Devils' Fitzgerald waiting on two fronts.
The suspension of play in the NHL because of the coronavirus pandemic has put Tom Fitzgerald of the New Jersey Devils in a strange situation.
Suspension of NBA season prompts Oladipo to revise routine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo was just rounding into form when the NBA season was suspended.
Indians' Francona intrigued by MLB options to start season
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona is intrigued by some of the options being thrown by Major League Baseball to start the season at some point.
Women's sports likely to bear brunt of coronavirus fallout
Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention and support before the coronavirus pandemic.
Bills content to sit out 1st round with addition of Diggs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Beane is OK with sitting out the first round of the NFL draft.
Former Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retires
Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retired from professional hockey Thursday.
Top infectious disease doctor inspires 'Fauci fever'
A new condition related to the coronavirus pandemic is sweeping the United States: Fauci fever.
Blues agree to terms with Scandella on $13.1M, 4-year deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champion Blues made another move to fortify their future blue line by agreeing to terms Thursday with defenseman Marco Scandella on a four-year contract extension.
Thursday Sports in Brief
NFL
NTSB: Halladay on drugs, doing stunts when plane crashed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay had high levels of amphetamines in his system and was doing extreme acrobatics when he lost control of his small plane and nosedived into the Gulf of…