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MLB teams cut hundreds; minor league season in doubt

NEW YORK – Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over 200 players were cut Friday and m...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

No consensus on NBA return-to-play plan

Decision needed soon for a July start

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law

The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes. The commissioners of the Atlantic...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations

COLORADO SPRINGS – USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Association Illinois. USA Hockey s...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Payson McElveen conquers Durango ‘Everesting’ challenge on dirt

Film project to focus on free feeling of self discovery

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus

The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring athletes back to campus during a pandemic. The Resocialization of Collegiate Sports: Action Plan Considerat...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory

CONCORD, N.C. – NASCAR’s grueling return to racing finally ended with a Cup victory for Chase Elliott. Elliott raced to his first win of the season Thursday night in the rain-dela...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Premier League, Serie A announce plans for June restarts

Two of Europe’s top soccer leagues announced plans Thursday to restart their seasons next month, with the English Premier League set to go June 17 after a 100-day cessation from the novel co...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NFL, EA agree to six more years of Madden

Video game franchise a global success

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return

Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports