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The sports world that would have been, if not for COVID-19
Coronavirus deprives fans of Kentucky Derby, wild-card rematches
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Tokyo Olympics: Questions, few answers in face of pandemic
The New National Stadium, a venue for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is seen from Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo. The Tokyo Olympics were…
Professional Sports
Denver QB Drew Lock big winner in Broncos’ infusion of speed
Elway makes good on draft promise
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NBA facilities will begin to reopen Friday
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is introduced during an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press file MIAMI – NBA players…
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Led by LSU, Alabama, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft
Maybe the Southeastern Conference should simply hold onto its players and become part of the NFL. The home of national champion LSU and perennial contenders Alabama, Georgia and Auburn, the…
College Sports
NCAA denies request to drop Division I sport minimum
Decision delayed on transfer without penalty
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Jaguars take Colorado WR Shenault in 2nd round of NFL draft
Star receiver slips to second round because of injury
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Broncos stick with speed, offense to open Round 2 of NFL draft
Denver goes with Hamler in Round 2
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First night of NFL draft draws record viewers
15.6 million shatters previous mark
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COVID-19 not a red card for referees thanks to virtual training
New officials can complete training now, be ready when games resume
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Intriguing players available on Day 2 of NFL draft
Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2, when rounds two and three are completed. The…
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Broncos catch a steal with Jeudy in draft
Alabama standout slips, gives Denver star target
High School Sports
Tech tightens bonds twixt Bayfield girls soccer players, coaches
Zoltowski eager for first season with BHS girls, in 2021
High School Sports
Bayfield High School track and field was in it for a long ‘run’
Coaches also sought surprises on girls side
Professional Sports
NASCAR teams OK to work in N.C. shops, a key step in return
Possible May return depends on governor
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Vin Scully hospitalized after fall
92-year-old Dodgers broadcast legend in good spirits
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Bundesliga to return in May – if German government approves
Germany’s top two soccer divisions will return to play in May with heavy restrictions if the government gives final approval, the league’s chief executive said at a news conference Thursday.…
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MLB, minors term talks constructive, stop sniping for now
While Major League Baseball tries to figure out a way to play this summer, the prospects for anything resembling a normal minor league season are looking increasingly bleak.Whitney Keller/The Herald-Sun…
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Study: Olympians should push for collective bargaining
Athletes currently dependent on sponsors
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USA Football model takes new approach in developing players
Coach John Galligan, left, directs players during a Rookie Tackle youth football game in Islip, N.Y.Ralph Russo/Associated Press file Jeff Gorringe is a longtime coach and administrator in the same…
College Sports
NCAA moves toward allowing athletes to be paid sponsors
The NCAA is moving closer to allowing Division I athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals they can strike on their own as early as next year. Recommended…
High School Sports
Ignacio Bobcat bosses react to CHSAA’s spring sports cancellation
Coaches continued to work hard to prepare for possible season
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Hundreds expected at South Dakota races despite virus
Governor urges caution but won’t interfere
Professional Sports
Agents, players pleased with no NFL draft delay
Agent Leigh Steinberg and his agency represent 12 NFL draft-eligible players, including a pair of first-round prospects: Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Jerry Jeudy.Chris Carlson/Associated Press file The NFL draft won’t…
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Roger Federer calls for merger of men’s and women’s tennis tours
Switzerland’s Roger Federer has raised the prospect of merging the governing bodies that oversee the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours.Dita Alangkara/Associated Press file Roger Federer used a string of…
College Sports
Expect college football to take slow road back from coronavirus
While professional sports leagues can ponder plans to isolate their athletes from the new coronavirus and have them play in unusual, even secluded places, college sports have no such option.…