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Hank Aaron’s Death Prompts Activists to Call for Changing Braves Name to Hammers
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ATLANTA (AP) — As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame Pitcher for Dodgers, Dies at 75
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who was a stalwart of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation spanning an era from Sandy Koufax to Fernando Valenzuela, died Tuesday.
Mets Fire GM After He Sent Explicit Texts to Female Reporter
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired Tuesday after sending graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office.
Former IOC Vice President Says UN Could Rule on Tokyo Games
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SYDNEY (AP) — Kevan Gosper, a former International Olympic Committee vice president, is suggesting the United Nations might be the place to decide the fate of the postponed Tokyo Olympics.
A Man of Letters: Yogi Berra to Be Featured on New Stamp
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Yogi Berra will soon be all over — your mail, that is.
Urban Hire: Meyer Returns to Sidelines with NFL’s Jaguars
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer has won everywhere he’s coached. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He’s been a difference maker at each stop during his storied career.
UFC Won’t Punish Fighters for Marijuana Use in Policy Change
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The UFC will no longer punish fighters for using marijuana in most cases, making a major change to its anti-doping policy.
British Government Tells Soccer Players to Stop Hugging
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LONDON (AP) — The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown.
80% Say Tokyo Olympics Should Be Called Off or Postponed
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TOKYO (AP) — More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place.
Trump to Honor Belichick with Presidential Medal of Freedom
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump will present one of the nation’s highest civilian honors to Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda Dies at Age 93
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball announced on Twitter Friday that Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda has died at age 93.
Alabama’s DeVonta Smith Becomes 1st WR to Win Heisman in 29 Years
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NEW YORK (AP) — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football.
Cleveland Rocked: Browns Lose Coach to Virus for Steelers
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.
Men's March Madness Will Be Played Entirely in Indiana
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Monday that all 67 men's basketball tournament games will be played entirely in Indiana.
Browns End Long Playoff Drought, Survive Late Steelers Rally
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Squeezing the game ball in his left hand, Baker Mayfield looked at the giant scoreboard showing highlights of Cleveland's glory days.
Texas Fires Herman After 4 Seasons, Hires Tide OC Sarkisian
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was tired of waiting for Tom Herman to deliver a Big 12 title and turn the Longhorns back into national championship contenders.
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos Great, Dies at 78
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Floyd Little, the versatile running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died after a long bout with cancer. He was 78.
WATCH: Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Tulsa-Mississippi State Bowl Game
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A wild, post-game brawl erupted after Mississippi State held off No. 22 Tulsa 28-26 on Thursday in the Armed Forces Bowl, overshadowing true freshman Will Rogers’ big game for the Bulldogs.
Spurs' Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman to Coach NBA Team
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich’s ejection in the first half.
Padres Finalize Deal Acquiring Ace Blake Snell from Rays
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash’s curious pitching change.
‘Game Changer’: Officials Praise Horse Racing Safety Bill
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Horse racing officials and industry activists are hailing the passage and signing of a safety and integrity bill that will standardize medication and doping rules in an effort to make the sport safer and fairer.
From Kobe to Maradona, a Year of Staggering Losses in Sports
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Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. It was as if every week, sometimes days, another luminary fell, bringing a cascade of condolence and remembrance.
Washington Releases 2019 1st-Round Pick Dwayne Haskins
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Washington released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, less than 24 hours after he committed three turnovers in a loss to Carolina and in the aftermath of another violation of pandemic protocols.
‘Nobody Else Was Going to Do it’: Barstool Sports Raises over $6M to Keep Small Businesses Open
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NEW YORK (WFLA) — Barstool Sports has raised over $6 million this holiday season for small businesses struggling amidst lockdowns and the pandemic.
Browns Down 6 Players for Jets Game Due to COVID Protocols
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will try to make the playoffs without four wide receivers, including Jarvis Landry, along with their starting middle linebacker and his likely replacement, because of a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent contact tracing.
Greg Norman in Hospital with Virus After Father-Son Tourney
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Golf Hall of Famer Greg Normanshared photoson social media Friday suggesting he has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
OKC-Houston Game Postponed, Harden Out After COVID Violation
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HOUSTON (AP) — The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a canceled season opener.
Haskins Fined, Stripped of Captaincy in Line to Start if Needed
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Dwayne Haskins was handed a hefty fine Wednesday for partying with several people not wearing a mask but will start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday if Alex Smith isn’t healthy enough to go.
Florida's Keyontae Johnson Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Collapse
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital Tuesday, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and needing emergency medical attention.
College Football Playoff Willing to Delay Semis, Championship Due to COVID-19
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Dec. 22 (UPI) --The College Football Playoff is willing to delay bowl games -- including semifinal and championship contests -- if teams are unable to play due to issues caused byCOVID-19, executive director Bill Hancock confirmed to UPI on Tuesday.
Silver Confident NBA Season Can Be Pulled Off Safely
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The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season.
NHL, Players Finalize Agreement for 56-Game Season in 2021
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Hockey is set to return Jan. 13 after the NHL and players completed a deal Sunday to hold a 56-game season that would include playoffs lasting into July to award the Stanley Cup.
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies Left Out
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A season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff.
Russia Banned from Using its Name, Flag at Next 2 Olympics
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GENEVA (AP) — Russia was banned Thursday from using it’s name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Cleveland Indians Changing Name After 105 Years
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.
WATCH: Swamp Stunner: Costly Penalty for Shoe Throw Leads to LSU Upset over Florida
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kyle Trask and No. 6 Florida look nowhere near ready for top-ranked Alabama.
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson Hospitalized After Collapsing on Court
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White declined to do any postgame media interviews. He wanted to get to the hospital to be near Keyontae Johnson’s side as quickly as possible.
WATCH: Sarah Fuller 1st Woman to Score in Power 5 Football Game
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game by kicking an extra point for Vanderbilt on Saturday.
USOPC Won't Punish Athletes for Protesting at Olympics
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes by announcing Thursday that it won’t sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals stand at next year’s Tokyo Games and beyond.
Michigan's COVID-19 Outbreak Cancels Game Against Ohio State
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program.
Man Arrested for Break-In at Mansion Owned by Tom Brady
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BROOKLINE, Mass. -- Police arrested a man Monday they say broke into a mansion owned by formerNew England PatriotsquarterbackTom Bradyand model Gisele Bundchen and made himself comfortable on a couch while no one else was in the home.
NBA: 48 Players Positive for Coronavirus as Testing Resumes
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA said Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing resumed last week.
LeBron James Signs $85 Million Contract Extension with Lakers
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ravens-Steelers Rescheduled Again by COVID-19 to Wednesday
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The Baltimore Ravens’ struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be moved back to Wednesday.
49ers to Play 2 Upcoming Home Games in Arizona
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The San Francisco 49ers will play two home games in Arizona after new coronavirus regulations put in place by officials in Northern California forced the team to find a temporary new home.
West Virginia High School Sports Governing Body Cancels Prep Title Games, Declares Winners
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The governing body for high school sports in West Virginia has canceled the state football championship games due to the coronavirus pandemic and instead declared winners in each class.
Browns' Callie Brownson to Become First Female to Coach Position Group in NFL Game on Sunday
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson will handle game-day duties for Cleveland’s tight ends on Sunday in Jacksonville, a first in team history for a female.
No QBs in Denver, No Home for SF as COVID-19 Sows NFL Chaos
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The Denver Broncos have no quarterbacks. The San Francisco 49ers have no home stadium or practice facility. And the Baltimore Ravens may not have enough players available for their next game, which has already been pushed back twice.
Mike Tyson Returns to Ring, Draws in Exhibition with Jones
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the 54-year-old boxing icon’s return to the ring for a lively exhibition bout with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr.
No. 3 Ohio State Cancels Game at Illinois After Virus Spike
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No. 3 Ohio State’s game at Illinois on Saturday has been canceled because the Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week, leaving the Big Ten's best team precariously close to being ineligible to play for the conference title.
Alabama's Nick Saban Tests Positive for Virus, Will Miss Iron Bowl
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Alabama football coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
Argentine Soccer Great Diego Maradona Dies at 60
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died.
Tampa Bay Outfielder Arozarena Detained in Mexico’s Yucatan After Domestic Violence Allegations
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan state for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute, just two weeks after he won the Babe Ruth award for the Most Valuable Player in the postseason.
NFL Makes History with All-Black Officiating Crew for MNF
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An all-Black officiating crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
'See Ya Next Year:' Burrow Injury Derails Bengals Season
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Joe Burrow couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he was helped onto a cart. Cincinnati Bengals teammates and Washington opponents flooded over to show support before he was driven off.
Brees to Miss at Least 3 Games After Saints Place Him on IR
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints placed quarterback Drew Brees on injured reserve Friday, meaning he’ll miss at least three games with rib injuries.
Maryland-Michigan State Canceled After Terps’ Virus Outbreak
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The Big Ten game Saturday between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled after a COVID-19 outbreak on the Terrapins resulted in a positive test for coach Michael Locksley.
Mets 2B Cano Suspended 162 Games by MLB After Drug Test
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NEW YORK (AP) — Strike two against Robinson Canó.
Tiger Woods to play with 11-year-old Charlie in Father-Son Tournament
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Tiger Woods still has one tournament left this year that might feel as big as any to him.
All NFL Teams to Enter Intensive COVID-19 Protocol Saturday
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The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country.
Washington Has Virus Case, 3 Other Teams Add to COVID List
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The New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders put players on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season began.
Florida Panthers Hire NHL’s First Black Assistant GM
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The Florida Panthers on Tuesday hired Brett Peterson as an assistant general manager, making him the first Black executive to hold that position in the NHL.
NFL Develops 7-Point Mobility Plan for Diversity Hiring
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When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Troy Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years.
March Madness In One Place? NCAA Looking at Indianapolis
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The University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American sports history at the 2018 NCAA Tournament, knocking off Virginia to become the first No.
Miami Marlins Hire Kim Ng as First Female GM in Major American Sports
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MIAMI (AP) — Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she’s still on the rise and shattering ceilings.
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
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The Ivy League became the first Division I conference to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball.
No Fans at Lakers’ Home Games Until Further Notice
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers won’t have fans at Staples Center during the upcoming regular season until further notice.
Washington Nationals Invite Joe Biden to Throw First Pitch
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals are making their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden.
First Plane with Israeli Tourists Lands in UAE After Peace Deal
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The first flight carrying Israeli tourists to the United Arab Emirates landed Sunday in the city-state of Dubai, the latest sign of the normalization deal reached between the two nations.
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Dies at 80 After Pancreatic Cancer Battle
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80.
Bubba Wallace, Who Urged Confederate Flag Ban, Honored
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Bubba Wallace’s “knees were trembling” when he cast his ballot in his first presidential election. NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver didn’t watch the news before this summer, one of national unrest over politics and racial justice.
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers’ biggest game of the season.
Hendrick Hires NASCAR's Kyle Larson After N-Word Incident
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson will be back in NASCAR next season driving the flagship No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
No. 9 Wisconsin Cancels Nebraska Game; Chryst Tests Positive
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No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested positive for COVID-19.
Dodgers’ Turner Pulled from World Series After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
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Justin Turner was removed from the Dodgers’ World Series-clinching victory after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Best Betts: Dodgers Win First World Series Title Since 1988
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top.
Beckham’s Season over, Browns Star WR Tears Knee Ligament
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. was in a much better place emotionally and physically. This was going to be the season he changed minds.
Florida Halts Meetings, Practices Amid 19 New COVID Cases
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players," putting Saturday's home game against defending national champion LSU in jeopardy.
Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for COVID-19
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday.
Joe Morgan, Driving Force of Big Red Machine, Dies at 77
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseball’s artificial turf era, has died.
Lakers Run Past Heat for 17th NBA Championship
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy.
NFL Postpones Broncos-Patriots Game Indefinitely
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL has postponed the Denver-New England game indefinitely due to another positive coronavirus test with the Patriots.
Whitey Ford, 91, Pitcher who Epitomized Mighty Yankees, Dies
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (AP) — Whitey Ford, the street-smart New Yorker who had the best winning percentage of any pitcher in the 20th century and helped the Yankees become baseball’s perennial champions in the 1950s and ’60s, has died.
Jets Send Players, Staff Home After Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Test
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New York Jets players and coaches have been sent home from their training facility after a presumptive positive coronavirus test, a person with direct knowledge of the test tells The Associated Press.
NYC Seeks to Reinstate Virus Restrictions in Some Spots
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s mayor said Sunday that he has asked the state for permission to close schools and reinstate restrictions on nonessential businesses in several neighborhoods because of a resurgence of the coronavirus.
AP Source: Saints player’s Retest Negative; Game Still On
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A coronavirus retest has come back negative for a New Orleans Saints player who tested positive on Saturday, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday.
Bob Gibson, Hall of Fame Ace for Cardinals, Dies at 84
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Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, died Friday.
Pac-12 Football Season to Kick Off in November
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The Pac-12 set a Nov. 6 start date Thursday for a seven-game football season, following the Big Ten in overturning an August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about playing through the pandemic.
Unmasked: NFL Fines Coaches, Teams for Not Covering Faces
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NFL coaches thumbed their collective — and exposed — noses at the NFL’s mask mandate in Week 2.
MLB, Union Commit $10M to Increase Black Participation
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players’ association say they have committed $10 million to fund programs of the new Players Alliance to improve representation of Black Americans in baseball.
With Big Ten Reversal, Trump Aims to Score in Battlegrounds
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was quick to spike the ball in celebration when the Big Tenannounced the return of fall footballat colleges clustered in some of the Midwest battleground states critical to his reelection effort, declaring, “I’m the one who got football back.
'LeBron Can You Help Us?': BLM Protesters Block Buses Outside NBA Campus
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A small number of protesters carrying signs and shouting into megaphones blocked at least two buses chartered by the NBA from briefly from entering the Walt Disney World campus on Saturday night, with the group saying it wanted LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and other top players to take notice.
Wallace Leaving Richard Petty Motorsports at Season’s End
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace is leaving Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the season.
Intersex Runner Caster Semenya Loses at Swiss Supreme Court over Testosterone Rules
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GENEVA (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her long legal battle Tuesday against track and field’s rules that limit female runners’ naturally high testosterone levels.
Umpire Says He Would Eject Trump, But Would Still Vote for Him
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Now this was an out-of-the-box ejection.
Hall of Fame Outfielder, Speedster Brock Dies at Age 81
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Lou Brock, one of baseball’s signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series titles in the 1960s, has died.
Memo: NCAA to Furlough its Entire Staff for 3-8 Weeks
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The memo from NCAA President Mark Emmert went out to the association’s more than 1,200 member schools Wednesday. The furloughs will not affect senior executives.
Tom Seaver, Heart and Mighty Arm of Miracle Mets, Dies at 75
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Tom Seaver
Osaka wears mask in Tribute to Breonna Taylor at US Open
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NEW YORK (AP) — Before and after her first-round victory at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka wore a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police.
Coaching Great John Thompson of Georgetown Dead at 78
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WASHINGTON (AP) — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died.