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Safe at home? Off-field behavior decisive for MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, right, talks with starting pitcher Walker Buehler during the restart of baseball spring…

July 7, 2020

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Red Sox hammered by claims of racism, sexual abuse

“Torii Hunter’s experience is real,” the team said in a June 10 Twitter post, adding that there were at least…

July 7, 2020

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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

criticizes Washington for considering change

July 7, 2020

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Nationals, Astros, Cardinals cancel workouts over coronavirus testing delay

Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez, left, and bullpen coach Henry Blanco walk together during a baseball training camp workout at…

July 7, 2020

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MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays

The Minnesota Twins run drills on Target Field at a baseball camp Monday in Minneapolis.Bruce Kluckhorn/Associated Press file By the…

July 7, 2020

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NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume games Aug. 1

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith warms up for the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets in Edmonton, Alberta.Jason Franson/The Canadian…

July 7, 2020

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Trump sideswipes NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag and noose

President criticizes NASCAR for removal of Confederate flag

July 7, 2020

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Tokyo Olympics seek COVID-19 defenses, but what exactly?

Tokyo’s newly reelected Gov. Yuriko Koike, right, meets Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori at Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters Monday in…

July 7, 2020

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PGA Tour, Memorial remove plans to have spectators

8,000 fans had been considered before decision to nix fans

July 7, 2020

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WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys

Players will also wear warmup shirts that read “Black Lives Matter” on the front and “Say Her Name” on the…

July 7, 2020

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Money Mahomes: Chiefs sign star QB to 10-year, $503 million extension

Contract biggest in sports history

July 7, 2020

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Sports jump on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a pass

Data released Monday showed hundreds of thousands of Paycheck Protection Program recipients across a wide range of industries, and sports-related…

July 7, 2020

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Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for considering name changes

Trump tweeted, “They name teams out of STRENGTH, not weakness, but now the Washington Redskins & Cleveland Indians, two fabled…

July 7, 2020

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FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS tournament because of coronavirus tests

10 players positive for COVID-19

July 7, 2020

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Kevin Harvick uses Denny Hamlin’s crash to win Brickyard 400

give out on leader late

July 7, 2020

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Bryson DeChambeau bombs way to 3-stroke win in Detroit

Mortgage Classic champ has beefed up to drive longer

July 7, 2020

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American Explorer: Howard Grotts discovers a drive beyond international mountain biking

longer chasing Olympics, new challenges energize Durango star

July 4, 2020

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Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus

Jimmie Johnson climbs into his car before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…

July 3, 2020

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Chris Kirk, Webb Simpson share Rocket Mortgage Classic lead

DeChambeau lurking

July 3, 2020

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Redskins move toward change

Controversial mascot name to be reviewed

July 3, 2020

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Cleveland Indians look into changing name

Pressure mounting on sports teams

July 3, 2020

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MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945

Angeles hosting moved to 2022

July 3, 2020

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NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem

1 will feature special pregame

July 3, 2020

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Novak Djokovic and his wife test negative for coronavirus

The top-ranked player tested positive for the virus after playing in an exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia…

July 3, 2020