Sports Stories from July 5, 2021 (Change date)
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Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020Jul 05, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer. The Italians: tough, defensively strong, cynical. Winners by whatever means ...
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QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with JagsJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him t...
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Whitcomb scores 26 to lead Liberty past Wings 99-96Jul 05, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Sami Whitcomb scored 26 points and Betnijah Laney added 18 to help the New York Liberty beat the Dallas Wings 99-96 in a rare Monday night game. The WNBA...
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Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinalsJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies. 'œNo,'ť said the Spain coach, with t...
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Bucks' playoff toughness should help them win championshipJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - As much as the oddsmakers may argue otherwise, there's an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA title by winning it ...
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Sounders match MLS record for unbeaten start at 12 gamesJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - COMMERCE CITY. Colo. (AP) - Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss to open a season at 12, tyi...
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Finally! Bucks, Suns set for the NBA Finals after long waitsJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Chris Paul walked up the stairs and took a seat in front of the NBA Finals logo, a climb that took him 16 years to complete. The Phoenix Suns and Milwauke...
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US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before OlympicsJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States defeated Mexico 4-0 on Monday in the American women's final match b...
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Djokovic joined by parade of newcomers in Wimbledon quartersJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Novak Djokovic reached his 12th Wimbledon quarterfinal Monday to pull even with Arthur Gore, who had a 117-year head start, while a parade of ...
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Mid-range jumpers could be the rage during NBA FinalsJul 05, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - While the 3-point shot has unquestionably changed the NBA game, during these finals the star of the show might be the mid-range jumper. Yes, the regular o...