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NBA reveals no positive COVID-19 tests in bubble
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NBA reveals no positive COVID-19 tests in bubble

August 5, 2020

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a mask talks with guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.Kim Klement/Pool Photo The league…

NFL opt-out deadline set, salary cap relief OK’d
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NFL opt-out deadline set, salary cap relief OK’d

August 4, 2020

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Andrew Billings, who signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Cleveland Browns in March after spending three seasons with the Bengals, has opted out of the…

Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
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Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans

August 4, 2020

The Indy 500, already delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held without fans this year.Darron Cummings/Associated Press file It was a flip for Penske, who purchased the iconic…

#WeAreUnited players reach out to California Gov. for help
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#WeAreUnited players reach out to California Gov. for help

August 4, 2020

Players from the Pac-12 have united seeking answers about returning to play during a time of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ralph Freso/Associated Press file Meanwhile, the NCAA’s highest governing body put off…

Early returns say NBA bubble is working
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Early returns say NBA bubble is working

August 4, 2020

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) dunks the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during overtime in a game Monday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The…

Big 12 to allow one nonconference football game
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Big 12 to allow one nonconference football game

August 3, 2020

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley hosts the Big 12 Conference championship trophy after defeating Baylor 30-23 in overtime last year.Jeffrey McWhorter/Associated Press file The people spoke Monday night to The…