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World TeamTennis changes policies for COVID-positive players

WTT CEO Carlos Silva told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Wednesday that he also planned to tell participants…

June 17, 2020

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Prepping on a new court, Serena Williams will enter U.S. Open

does not plan to attend August tournament

June 17, 2020

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After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

The Premier League, the richest soccer league in the world with massive worldwide viewership, was suspended on March 13 after…

June 17, 2020

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World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

Coleman contends a call would have prevented missed tests

June 17, 2020

Sports

Discussions about race unsettle rarified equestrian world

Lauryn Gray competes during the Trillium Championships at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Canada. One of the most candid conversations…

June 17, 2020

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An ‘intriguing’ format change for mountain bike nationals possible

trial style could be implemented at Winter Park for social distancing

June 17, 2020

Sports

Pinkerton wins at USA BMX Desert Classic Nationals

Durango rider steps up to expert level

June 17, 2020

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class

Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway in…

June 16, 2020

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NBA lays out vision for Disney restart to teams

Players left with big decision

June 16, 2020

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Olympic sports fall short of gender equality

A man jogs past the Olympic rings in Tokyo.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press file Men were able to stay in high…

June 16, 2020

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World TeamTennis players testing positive for COVID lose pay

Someone testing positive once competition has started would be held out for the rest of the season but still be…

June 16, 2020

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2021 Pro Bowl to be played at new Las Vegas stadium

The NFL announced Tuesday that the 2021 all-star game will be played at the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas…

June 16, 2020

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‘Watch it on TV’: Gov. Cuomo OKs no-fan U.S. Open tennis in New York

Tournament gets OK, but will players come?

June 16, 2020

College Sports

Colorado State football player held at gunpoint

Roofing company workers falsely imprisoned by man in fatigues

June 16, 2020

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Redskins’ name is the shameful statue of the NFL. Tear it down.

Washington Redskins helmets rest on the field as players warm up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia…

June 16, 2020

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Roger Goodell encourages team to sign Colin Kaepernick

The NFL commissioner said during ESPN’s “The Return of Sports” special on Monday that he is encouraging teams to sign…

June 16, 2020

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Don’t let MLB owners cry poor. They can afford to do what’s right for baseball.

The difference between Major League Baseball’s last rejected offer to its players for a return to play and the cost…

June 16, 2020

College Sports

Champ Bailey intercepts College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Freeney, Sproles also first-timers on ballot; Salaam returns

June 16, 2020

College Sports

Virginia changes athletics logo design linked with slavery

Fans raised objections to the serpentine curves put on the handles of the sabres below the V for Virginia and…

June 16, 2020

College Sports

Mike Gundy’s OAN support angers star Oklahoma State running back

Hubbard gets attention of college’s administration

June 16, 2020

Professional Sports

Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball season in jeopardy

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the owners meeting in Arlington, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press file The league…

June 16, 2020

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It would be a ‘catastrophic mistake’ if NBA players balk at resuming season, Charles Barkley says

“I think it would be stupid to not play,” Barkley said Monday on ESPN. The TNT analyst and Hall of…

June 16, 2020

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Kevin Durant joins ownership group for Philadelphia Union

Basketball star gets in the soccer game

June 16, 2020

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WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

The WNBA has announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July…

June 16, 2020