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Tokyo Olympics seek COVID-19 defenses, but what exactly?
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Tokyo Olympics seek COVID-19 defenses, but what exactly?

July 7, 2020

Tokyo’s newly reelected Gov. Yuriko Koike, right, meets Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori at Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters Monday in Tokyo.Kyodo News These include quarantines for athletes, and few fans…

WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys
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WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys

July 7, 2020

Players will also wear warmup shirts that read “Black Lives Matter” on the front and “Say Her Name” on the back throughout the season, the league and players’ union announced…

Sports jump on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a pass
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Sports jump on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a pass

July 7, 2020

Data released Monday showed hundreds of thousands of Paycheck Protection Program recipients across a wide range of industries, and sports-related businesses were well represented. However, none of the four major…

MVP plaque presenters to discuss Landis’ name on MLB trophy
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MVP plaque presenters to discuss Landis’ name on MLB trophy

July 1, 2020

“The issue is being addressed,” Jack O’Connell, longtime secretary-treasurer of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, said Wednesday. “It will definitely be put up for discussion.” Former NL Most Valuable…

PGA Tour makes a coronavirus policy change
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PGA Tour makes a coronavirus policy change

July 1, 2020

The decision Wednesday was the latest change to an evolving “Health and Safety Plan” as the tour enters its fourth week back from the COVID-19 shutdown. Champ is among six…

AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start
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AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start

July 1, 2020

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller greets Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald after an NFL preseason football game in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file The person spoke Wednesday on condition…