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Congressman: No NCAA antitrust exemption in athlete pay bill
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Congressman: No NCAA antitrust exemption in athlete pay bill

June 4, 2020

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, speaks during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on intercollegiate athlete compensation.Susan Walsh/Associated Press file Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, said Thursday it’s imperative for Congress to act…

MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament
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MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament

June 3, 2020

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York in February.Richard Drew/Associated Press file The deal was announced Wednesday following…

Broncos coach Vic Fangio apologizes for comments on race
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Broncos coach Vic Fangio apologizes for comments on race

June 3, 2020

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio apologized Wednesday for comments he made Tuesday regarding race relations in the NFL.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file “After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening…

MLB owners, players revert to salary squabbles of old
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MLB owners, players revert to salary squabbles of old

June 2, 2020

Players proposed to resume the sport in the coronavirus pandemic with a 114-game regular season and full prorated salaries, leaving each player with approximately 70% of what he had been…