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Trump: NBA has become like ‘a political organization’
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Trump: NBA has become like ‘a political organization’

August 27, 2020

NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic.Kevin C. Cox/Associated Press…

NHL players discuss options for racial injustice protests
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NHL players discuss options for racial injustice protests

August 26, 2020

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity early Thursday because those discussions were private. The subject rose to the forefront as multiple leagues called off games…

Sports come to a halt as players protest Jacob Blake shooting
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Sports come to a halt as players protest Jacob Blake shooting

August 26, 2020

The unprecedented decision to postpone the games was quickly followed by a similar decision by the Women’s National Basketball Association, which postponed three scheduled games across the state in Bradenton.…

3 MLB games postponed in wake of Kenosha shooting
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3 MLB games postponed in wake of Kenosha shooting

August 26, 2020

Colorado Rockies’ Matt Kemp opted not to play Wednesday in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Games between…

Reds-Brewers game off in wake of Kenosha shooting
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Reds-Brewers game off in wake of Kenosha shooting

August 26, 2020

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the postponement had not been officially announced. The postponement came after the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks didn’t come out…

Lightning beat Bruins in OT
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Lightning beat Bruins in OT

August 25, 2020

Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy had 22 saves and became Tampa Bay’s all-time playoff leader with 22 wins as the Lightning improved to 4-0 in overtimes games this postseason.…

Colorado Avalanche must rebound in Game 3 down 2-0 to Stars
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Colorado Avalanche must rebound in Game 3 down 2-0 to Stars

August 25, 2020

WHAT: Western Conference second round; Dallas leads series 2-0 WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (NBC Sports, Altitude, KRSJ 100.5 FM) Where: Rogers Center, Edmonton, Alberta BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars take…

Injury-riddled Broncos lose Strnad for year
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Injury-riddled Broncos lose Strnad for year

August 25, 2020

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad won’t take part in any more action this year after wrist surgery following Sunday’s practice.David Zalubowski/Associated Press “I think there was too many days where…

Rockies snap 7-game losing skid, beat Diamondbacks
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Rockies snap 7-game losing skid, beat Diamondbacks

August 25, 2020

He found his favorite spot in the stadium on Monday night: Right on top of the pitcher’s mound. Castellani threw six strong innings for his first career win, Trevor Story…

Two more Denver Broncos rookies get hurt, joining Hamler
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Two more Denver Broncos rookies get hurt, joining Hamler

August 23, 2020

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad takes part in drills during practice at the team’s headquarters Wednesday in Englewood.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Ojemudia, a third-round pick from Iowa, will miss at least…

Longest season ends with Bayern beating PSG for 6th Euro Cup
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Longest season ends with Bayern beating PSG for 6th Euro Cup

August 23, 2020

Bayern’s Kingsley Coman, left, celebrates with teammate Thomas Mueller after scoring his sides first goal during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at the…