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FILE - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, left, and linebacker Shaquem Griffin are shown during warmups before an NFL football game against the Lost Angeles Rams in Seattle, in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The Griffin twins are already talking trash three months before they’re on opposite sidelines for the first time in their lives. Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin were teammates at every level of football growing up in St. Petersburg. They also played together at UCF and with the Seattle Seahawks the last three years. The seemingly inseparable brothers hit free agency in March and hoped to be reunited again. But it didn’t work out. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Griffin twins trade jabs long before 1st game as opponents

By Mark Long Jul. 30, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

Chiefs QB Mahomes becomes part of Sporting KC club ownership

Jul. 27, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has become part of MLS club Sporting Kansas City's ownership group. The Chiefs quarterback and...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match in Orlando, Fla. The owners of the Minnesota Vikings have finalized the acquisition of Orlando City, giving the Wilf family control of the MLS franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
New York City FC vs Orlando City SC 11/21/2020

Jul. 21, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match in Orlando, Fla. The owners of the Minnesota Vikings have finalized the acquisition of Orlando City, giving the Wilf family control of the MLS franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Vikings-owning Wilfs finalize MLS purchase of Orlando City

Jul. 21, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, coach Miguel Angel Ramirez of Ecuador's Independiente del Valle instructs the team's players during the final match of the Recopa against Brazil's Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Charlotte FC has agreed to a deal to make Ramirez the first coach of its Major League Soccer expansion team, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)
CSD Independiente del Valle vs CR Flamengo RJ 2/26/2020

Jul. 06, 2021 09:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, coach Miguel Angel Ramirez of Ecuador's Independiente del Valle instructs the team's players during the final match of the Recopa against Brazil's Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Charlotte FC has agreed to a deal to make Ramirez the first coach of its Major League Soccer expansion team, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)
AP source: Ramirez agrees to become Charlotte FC's 1st coach

By Steve Reed Jul. 06, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 file photo, NFL fans watch teams play between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, in London.The NFL wants to expand its international series by holding regular-season games in Germany and has launched a process to identify a partner city. Germany boasts a growing NFL fan base and is one of the world’s largest economies, making the country an attractive partner for the league as it looks to expand into mainland Europe. The NFL has staged 28 regular-season games in London since 2007 and will play two more in Oct. 2021 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (AP Photo/Ian Walton,file)
NFL wants to hold games in Germany, seeks partner city

Jun. 09, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

Chelsea's players stretch during a training session ahead of the Champions League final match at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League final on Saturday. (Susana Vera/Pool via AP)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 07:12 PM EDT

Chelsea's players stretch during a training session ahead of the Champions League final match at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League final on Saturday. (Susana Vera/Pool via AP)
CBS hitting stride on soccer coverage with Champion's League

By Joe Reedy May. 28, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y., where the Toronto Blue Jays are scheduled to play several home games due to restrictions in cross-border travel between the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP)
The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacity

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

NFL returning to London with 2 games in October

May. 12, 2021 10:43 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — The NFL is returning to London in October for its first games in the city since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The Atlanta...

Burnley's Chris Wood, left, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Burnley at the Craven Cottage Stadium in London, Monday, May 10, 2021. (Clive Rose/Pool via AP)
Burnley FC vs Fulham FC 5/10/2021

May. 10, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

Burnley's Matej Vydra is challenged by Fulham's goalkeeper Alphonse Areola during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Burnley at the Craven Cottage Stadium in London, Monday, May 10, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Fulham relegated from English Premier League after 1 season

May. 10, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Indian club apologizes for quarantine breach in Maldives

By John Duerden May. 10, 2021 02:31 AM EDT
Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal has apologized for an “inexcusable” breach of COVID-19 protocols by two of his players and a coach that led to the Indian club...

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

Fans hold up banners as they protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Barrington Coombs/PA via AP)
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC 5/2/2021

May. 03, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

Fans hold up banners as they protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Barrington Coombs/PA via AP)
Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship

By Rob Harris May. 03, 2021 10:46 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo a gambler makes a sports bet at Resorts casino in Atlantic City, N.J. On Sunday, April 25, 2021, British gambling company Super Group announced a deal to become publicly traded and enter the U.S. sports betting market, including New Jersey. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
UK firm Super Group entering US sports, online casino market

By Wayne Parry Apr. 26, 2021 11:56 AM EDT