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To Native American groups, Redskins name is ‘worst offender’
Now they hope for more changes
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Tokyo Olympics face skeptics after record day of COVID-19
Only 17% in Japan think Games can be held
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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
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Games are restarting, but few media members will be there
Reporters kept at distance from teams
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Now off the tee: Ryder Cup postponed until 2021
Presidents Cup, 2022 Ryder Cup pushed back
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Track and field adapts for storied meet held in 7 venues
A creative way to run while distanced
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Back on track: NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson returns after coronavirus
Two negative tests lead to OK to drive
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Durango’s Kyle Curtin conquers another record time for Tahoe
Jornet’s record out of reach, but unsupported record goes to Curtin
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Lauren Milliet adjusts to life in the NWSL bubble
North Carolina Courage now 3-0
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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 As baseball nears the two-week countdown to the start of its delayed…
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MLS to resume season minus FC Dallas
Growing virus concern already postponing games
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Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK – The New York Mets will host the crosstown Yankees on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next season, according to a person familiar with the decision. The clubs…
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NHL players to make potential Olympic return in 2022
New CBA could allow players to get back to IIHF
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Denver Nuggets promote Calvin Booth to general manager
Connelly praises former NBA player for front office job
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Mike Shanahan elected to Broncos Ring of Honor
Broncos to honor two-time Super Bowl winning coach
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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 MIAMI —…
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WADA, Dick Pound push back on ‘inexplicable’ critique from U.S. government
The World Anti-Doping Agency is refuting a recent critical report from the U.S. government, calling it flawed, misleading and questioning the motives behind the United States’ threat to withdraw funding.…
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Red Sox hammered by claims of racism, sexual abuse
NEW YORK — Last month, when former Major League All-star Torii Hunter said he’d been called the N-word “a hundred times” at Boston’s storied Fenway Park, the Red Sox were…
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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
Trump criticizes Washington for considering change
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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 WASHINGTON —…
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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 Major League Baseball released its pandemic-shortened schedule Monday, featuring a tantalizing season…
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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 NHL is in position to resume playing…
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Trump sideswipes NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag and noose
President criticizes NASCAR for removal of Confederate flag
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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 TOKYO — As the president of the Tokyo…
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PGA Tour, Memorial remove plans to have spectators
8,000 fans had been considered before decision to nix fans