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MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA
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MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA

February 5, 2021

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, left, shakes hands with MLS Players Association executive director Bob Foose after reaching an agreement on a contract in Washington.Luis M. Alvarez/Associated Press file…

Iditarod drops ceremonial start over crowd-size concerns
Outdoors

Iditarod drops ceremonial start over crowd-size concerns

February 5, 2021

“After consulting with our stakeholders and in consultation with the Municipality of Anchorage, we decided to cancel our traditional ceremonial start in Anchorage due to the COVID-19 concerns of a…

NBA informs teams of March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta
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NBA informs teams of March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta

February 4, 2021

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Dallas Mavericks’ Dwight Powell on his way to the basket during the first half of a game Thursday in Dallas.Tony Gutierrez/Associated…

Latest bill would bar NCAA limits on athlete NIL rights
College Sports

Latest bill would bar NCAA limits on athlete NIL rights

February 4, 2021

The NCAA headquarters is shown in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings/Associated Press file The College Athlete Economic Freedom Act is the third piece of legislation related to name, image and likeness compensation for…

Philipp Grubauer stops 27 shots, Avalanche beat Wild
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Philipp Grubauer stops 27 shots, Avalanche beat Wild

February 2, 2021

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O’Connor, front, sweeps the puck in for a goal as Minnesota Wild center Nick Bonino defends during the first period Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

MLB work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely
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MLB work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely

February 2, 2021

Empty seats are viewed in Busch Stadium as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws in the first inning baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis.Jeff Roberson/Associated…

EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football video game
College Sports

EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football video game

February 2, 2021

Alabama wide receiver Xavier Williams celebrates after a catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Jan. 11 in Miami Gardens,…

Shaun White streamlines life on road to 2022 Olympics
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Shaun White streamlines life on road to 2022 Olympics

February 2, 2021

With the mountains closed and the halfpipes shuttered during a pandemic that turned the world and its sports upside down, Shaun White put double-corks on hold and saved his most…