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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero after taking a tumble during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Newcastle United FC vs Manchester City FC 12/26/2020

Jan. 12, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero after taking a tumble during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:01 PM EST

Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt in action during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
ACF Fiorentina vs Juventus Turin 12/22/2020

Jan. 08, 2021 01:42 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
West Bromwich Albion vs Liverpool FC 12/27/2020

Jan. 06, 2021 10:14 AM EST

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 10:12 AM EST

FILE - A few fans watch in Lambeau Field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
The Latest: NFL reaches a new high of infected players

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this June 27, 2020, file photo, Mainz goalkeeper Florian Mueller receives the opening goal by Leverkusen's Kevin Volland during a German Bundesliga soccer match in Leverkusen, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool, File)
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6/27/2020

Dec. 30, 2020 11:06 AM EST

FILE - In this June 17, 2017, file photo, former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose speaks during his statue dedication ceremonies before a baseball game between the Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
2020 sports quiz: Brady to Bundesliga, Big Ten to Brooklyn

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2020 11:04 AM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games

Dec. 28, 2020 05:45 PM EST

FILE- In this combo of 2020 file photos, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, wears face masks bearing the names of Black victims of police violence and racial profiling during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York Osaka has been selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, top, Seth Wenig)
Sports in 2020: Disruptions aplenty, only constant was loss

By Jim Litke Dec. 28, 2020 12:30 PM EST

The Latest: USC basketball to return against Santa Clara

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 02:27 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Southern California’s men’s...

Atlanta United players celebrates with the trophy after defeating Club America 3-2 in the Campeones Cup soccer final Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta United, which had wrapped up a dismal 2020 MLS season on Nov. 8, returned to the pitch 5 1/2 weeks later to play one more game: the second leg of a quarterfinal series against Mexico's Club América. And when was the first leg played? Way back on March 11, just as the coronavirus was bringing everything to a screeching halt. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
CF America vs Atlanta United FC 8/14/2019

Dec. 25, 2020 02:24 PM EST

FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson lifts the English Premier League trophy following their soccer match against Chelsea at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England. (Laurence Griffiths/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Chelsea FC vs Liverpool FC 7/22/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 01:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in in Game 6 to win baseball's World Series in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Amid anguish of pandemic, sports offered memorable moments

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) kicks an extra point during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. After leading Vanderbilt to the Southeastern Conference women's soccer championship, she suited up for the Commodores undermanned football team, becoming the first female to play in a Power Five game and tacking on another historic first when she scored in her next game by kicking a pair of extra points. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Column: 2020 is perfect for socially distanced Newby Awards

By Paul Newberry Dec. 25, 2020 12:18 PM EST

File-This Dec. 13, 2020, file photo shows Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta touching his face during an English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP, File)
Burnley FC vs Arsenal FC 12/13/2020

Dec. 24, 2020 11:06 AM EST

Players take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Sheffield United, at St. Mary's stadium in Southampton, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP, File)
Sheffield United FC vs Southampton FC 12/13/2020

Dec. 24, 2020 11:06 AM EST

The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:46 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Texas-San Antonio football coach...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18...