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QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
COVID-19 cases grow to 9 in Minnesota; sports world upended
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Health officials said Thursday that the coronavirus threat in Minnesota doesn't yet warrant closing schools, however schools should take steps to reduce the risks of an outbreak as the number…
NFL teams curtail or stop scouting; main owners meeting off
NFL teams are curtailing or completely stopping scouting operations as a safeguard against the spread of the new coronavirus.
US Soccer president quits after gender discrimination suit
Carlos Cordeiro resigned as U.S. Soccer Federation president on Thursday night, three days after the organization sparked a backlash when its legal papers in a gender discrimination lawsuit claimed the women's nati…
Oklahoma-based airman is state's third coronavirus case
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state of Oklahoma has confirmed a third positive case of the new coronavirus, who military officials identified Thursday as an airman assigned to Altus Air Force Base who had recently trave…
Spring training shuts down, MLB calls off games for virus
Even before the first pitch, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter could detect an odd vibe at Roger Dean Stadium.
Former Giants, Rams receiver Del Shofner dies at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Del Shofner, the wide receiver who combined with Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle to give the New York Giants one of the NFL's most prolific passing threats in the early 1960s, has died. He w…
Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz confirmed Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, saying that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the NBA and other major sports…
AP Sportlight
March 14
Man United, Basel close in on Europa League quarterfinals
LINZ, Austria (AP) — Odion Ighalo kept up his scoring streak as Manchester United closed in on the Europa League quarterfinals with a 5-0 win over LASK on Thursday in the first leg of their round-of-16 meeting.
MLS shutting down for 30 days due to coronavirus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the home opener for the expansion team co-owned by former England captain David Beckham.
AP Source: Bills re-sign left guard Spain to 3-year deal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Quinton Spain to a three-year contract.
Orioles star Trey Mancini has surgery for colon cancer
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini underwent surgery Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, club says
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, club says.
At a glance: Another wave of disruptions hits sports
Sports was hit by more disruptions Friday because of the new coronavirus. A look at the latest developments:
California virus scare closes venues, delays weddings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much of California is shutting down, with theme parks, horse-racing tracks and concert halls locking their doors while some people postpone their weddings as the nation's largest state attempts t…