Members of the World Cup championship team had vowed not to return to the national team until Spain’s soccer federation is overhauled.
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MLB roundup: Twins close in on AL Central title
Minnesota’s magic number is down to 1 after a win over Cincinnati combined with a Cleveland loss.
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Bruins name Brad Marchand captain, replacing Patrice Bergeron
Brad Marchand is the longest-tenured member of the Boston roster and the last player who has remained with the club since its 2011 Stanley Cup title.
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NFL notebook: Nick Chubb’s knee injury too gruesome for ‘Monday Night Football’ replay
Color commentator Troy Aikman explained to viewers that ABC would not show replays of Nick Chubb’s graphic season-ending knee injury.
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Two 70-plus NFL coaches prove again they still belong at the top level
Bill Belichick, 71, shows he can still pull a rabbit out of his hat for the Patriots, while Pete Carroll, 72, sparked the Seahawks past the highly hyped Lions.
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MLB roundup: Rays down Angels with four-run eighth inning
Tampa Bay, seeking to overtake the Orioles in the AL East, win 6-2 and send Los Angeles to its sixth straight loss.
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Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum’s workouts with Paul Pierce started with new assistant coach Sam Cassell
Paul Pierce is helping Jayson Tatum get ready for the upcoming season, and Sam Cassell – a member of Boston’s 2008 title team – is making it happen.
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NFL notebook: Rodgers ‘completely heartbroken’ after suffering season-ending Achilles injury
Aaron Rodgers, in his first statement since the injury on his fourth play Monday, also hints at a return, saying ‘I shall rise yet again.’
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Patriots notebook: Mac Jones shoulders blame, but earns respect from teammates
New England quarterback Mac Jones said he was a big reason for the loss to the Eagles, but the defense quickly stepped up to share the burden.
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Chaim Bloom fired as Red Sox march toward a third last-place finish in four seasons
Chaim Bloom is out as chief baseball officer, GM Brian O’Halloran is offered a new job, and Theo Epstein is not a candidate to return to Boston.