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Virus-stricken Avalanche players feeling better
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Virus-stricken Avalanche players feeling better

April 16, 2020

In a teleconference call Thursday, Bednar said the players adhered to the guidelines and self-isolated. “As far as I know, they’re all doing good and back with their families,” Bednar…

In COVID-19 world, anti-doping goes to in-home testing
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In COVID-19 world, anti-doping goes to in-home testing

April 16, 2020

World-champion sprinter Noah Lyles is one of 15 American athletes who have volunteered for in-home drug testing as part of a pilot program being run by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.Martin…

Tour de France postponed by coronavirus
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Tour de France postponed by coronavirus

April 14, 2020

The three-week race could still take place this year, however, with French newspapers reporting late Tuesday that a new start date has been set for August. Both L’Equipe and Le…

University of Cincinnati drops men’s soccer in virus fallout
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University of Cincinnati drops men’s soccer in virus fallout

April 14, 2020

College are grappling with revenue losses from spring sports cancellations, including the lucrative NCAA basketball tournament. Eliminating sports is considered a last resort by athletic directors who face difficult choices.…

FIFA: International games could be off until 2021
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FIFA: International games could be off until 2021

April 14, 2020

Victor Montagliani, a Canadian who is president of the governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean, has been heading a FIFA working group formulating plans to deal…

XFL files for bankruptcy, cites COVID-19 crisis
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XFL files for bankruptcy, cites COVID-19 crisis

April 14, 2020

The filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware estimates the organization has between $10,000,001 and $50 million in both assets and liabilities. Former coaches Bob Stoops and Marc Trestman are…