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NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday

Provisions must be in place

May 16, 2020 • Barry Wilner

IOC sets aside $800M for loans, payments linked to pandemic

At least 70% of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government loans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,…

May 16, 2020 • Graham Dunbar

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Rory McIlroy says he won’t golf again with President Trump Golf star criticizes Trump’s leadership

Rory McIlroy has been among a growing band of players to have asked out loud: “What’s the point in a…

May 16, 2020 • Matt Bonesteel

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Harrington torn over ‘diminished’ Ryder Cup

fans would make for odd international event

May 16, 2020 • STEVE DOUGLAS

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Tirico hosting live golf from 1,000 miles away

charity match this weekend

May 16, 2020 • Doug Ferguson

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Sports look to Bundesliga restart

Trepidation but hope in eyes of viewers

May 16, 2020 • ROB HARRIS

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Golf joins baseball, soccer in South Korea as sports resume

The women’s KLPGA Championship started with three players — Bae Seon-woo, Kim Char-young2 and Hyun Se-lin — tied at the…

May 14, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Justin Thomas on golf’s new 2K21 video game cover

Justin Thomas poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in…

May 14, 2020 • Dan Gelston

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Extra innings: Baseball head again pitches Olympics to MLB

World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari, right, accompanied by Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, left, and Nippon Professional Baseball…

May 14, 2020 • Andrew Dampf

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Broncos star Von Miller details ‘frightening’ coronavirus experience

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller spoke at length with The Washington Post about his experience with coronavirus and his thoughts…

May 13, 2020 • Kent Babb

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NFL extends virtual offseason through May

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision to bar in-person sessions beyond the previous deadline of May…

May 13, 2020 • Barry Wilner

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PGA Tour plans big safety plans for golf’s return

handshakes, limited access among key points

May 13, 2020 • Doug Ferguson

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A different feel when NASCAR returns

NASCAR will have a much different feel when it resumes this weekend as the two-man broadcast team for Fox will…

May 13, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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NBA players organize call, want to return to play

There’s a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues…

May 13, 2020 • TIM REYNOLDS

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Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state

Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL can resume without fans on Saturday. The…

May 12, 2020 • The Associated Press

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No MLB economic plan in 1st session with players

seeks more money for players

May 12, 2020 • Ronald Blum

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In tune: Music is Mikaela Shiffrin’s passion away from slopes

The two-time Olympic champion quickly settled into a rhythm and breezed through her rendition of a song popularized by Amy…

May 12, 2020 • Pat Graham

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Like it or not, National League designated hitters limber up

In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the pivotal blow that decided last year’s World Series was…

May 12, 2020 • Ben Walker

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World Baseball Classic to be postponed to 2023

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because no announcement had been made. The decision, first reported by ESPN…

May 11, 2020 • Ronald Blum

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MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Spring training would start in early to mid-June, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person…

May 11, 2020 • Ronald Blum

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Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies

The small number of positive tests, announced Sunday, was taken as positive news by a sport pushing ahead with plans…

May 11, 2020 • Ronald Blum

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UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues

Coronavirus testing. Fan-free arena. Social distancing. Self-isolation. White looked at all those unprecedented details that seemed too complex and too…

May 11, 2020 • Mark Long

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English government aims for return of Premier League in June

While spectators will not be allowed into stadiums for some time, the British government embracing the return of professional sports…

May 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

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UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports

UFC 249 ushered in a new look for sports, too. One without fans and amid several safety precautions. It was…

May 11, 2020 • Mark Long