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Tokyo Olympics face skeptics after record day of COVID-19
Only 17% in Japan think Games can be held
High School Sports
Rifilato returns to volleyball bench at Durango High School
Longtime Fort Lewis College, Bayfield High coach now in charge of Demons
College Sports
Stanford drops 11 sports in ‘heartbreaking’ move to cut cost
COVID-19 dealing blows to Division I programs
Professional Sports
Games are restarting, but few media members will be there
Reporters kept at distance from teams
Professional Sports
Now off the tee: Ryder Cup postponed until 2021
Presidents Cup, 2022 Ryder Cup pushed back
Professional Sports
Track and field adapts for storied meet held in 7 venues
A creative way to run while distanced
Professional Sports
Back on track: NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson returns after coronavirus
Two negative tests lead to OK to drive
Professional Sports
Durango’s Kyle Curtin conquers another record time for Tahoe
Jornet’s record out of reach, but unsupported record goes to Curtin
Professional Sports
Lauren Milliet adjusts to life in the NWSL bubble
North Carolina Courage now 3-0
Professional Sports
More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during baseball practice at Progressive Field on Monday in Cleveland.Ron Schwane/Associated Press On Tuesday, one day after Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedule,…
Professional Sports
MLS to resume season minus FC Dallas
Growing virus concern already postponing games
Professional Sports
Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
The clubs will play at Citi Field in a game sure to be full of emotions for the city that’s also reported over 18,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths this year. The…
Professional Sports
NHL players to make potential Olympic return in 2022
New CBA could allow players to get back to IIHF
Professional Sports
Denver Nuggets promote Calvin Booth to general manager
Connelly praises former NBA player for front office job
Professional Sports
Mike Shanahan elected to Broncos Ring of Honor
Broncos to honor two-time Super Bowl winning coach
Professional Sports
Safe at home? Off-field behavior decisive for MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, right, talks with starting pitcher Walker Buehler during the restart of baseball spring training Sunday in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press “That was…
Sports
WADA, Dick Pound push back on ‘inexplicable’ critique from U.S. government
The ONDCP sent a report to Congress last month, urging lawmakers to consider pulling back funding to WADA, the body charged with monitoring and investigating doping in international sport, if…
Professional Sports
Red Sox hammered by claims of racism, sexual abuse
“Torii Hunter’s experience is real,” the team said in a June 10 Twitter post, adding that there were at least seven incidents as recently as last year where fans used…
Professional Sports
Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
Trump criticizes Washington for considering change
Professional Sports
Nationals, Astros, Cardinals cancel workouts over coronavirus testing delay
Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez, left, and bullpen coach Henry Blanco walk together during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Stadium on Sunday in Washington.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press The defending…
Professional Sports
MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays
The Minnesota Twins run drills on Target Field at a baseball camp Monday in Minneapolis.Bruce Kluckhorn/Associated Press file By the time MLB revealed each team’s 60-game slate Monday evening, the…
Professional Sports
NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume games Aug. 1
Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith warms up for the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets in Edmonton, Alberta.Jason Franson/The Canadian Press file The National Hockey League and the NHL Players’…
Professional Sports
Trump sideswipes NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag and noose
President criticizes NASCAR for removal of Confederate flag
Professional Sports
Tokyo Olympics seek COVID-19 defenses, but what exactly?
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…
Professional Sports
PGA Tour, Memorial remove plans to have spectators
8,000 fans had been considered before decision to nix fans
Professional Sports
WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys
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…