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Broncos, Raiders, Chargers add speed to keep pace with Chiefs
Kansas City on minds of opposing GMs
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Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony
Rockies’ Larry Walker, Yankees’ Derek Jeter will have to wait for Cooperstown
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MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
What that Major League Baseball draft will look like, when and where it will take place and how the selections will be made still isn’t clear. “It’s going to present…
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MLB opening options include 3 regional divisions
A statue of Nolan Ryan stands in the empty plaza outside Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The new Texas Rangers ballpark is among possible venues Major League Baseball could…
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Ferguson: No fans means same sport, different arena
As of April 2020, Tiger Woods has won the last two PGA Tour events when spectators were not allowed during one round of the tournament.Patrick Semansky/Associated Press file “I’d be…
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North Carolina governor allows NASCAR race at Charlotte
The field takes the green flag to start the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.Mike McCarn/Associated Press file Gov. Roy Cooper said he…
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After ‘damaging’ delay to stop sports, UK tries to restart
Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus.Jon Super/Associated Press file…
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Jameis Winston going to Saints to back up Drew Brees
One-year deal for former top pick
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NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8
Previous plan was to open Friday in cities where allowed
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Back to the pool: USA Swimming unveils tentative schedule
Andrew Wilson, center, competes in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke during the Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas.Stephen Spillman/Associated Press file Though, no one is quite sure how it will…
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New Rangers park among possible MLB ideas for season start
Among the different plans looked at by Major League Baseball is to use Texas as a mid-American hub. “Depending upon a variety of the other factors, it makes a lot…
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Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
NBA team makes move after learning program was depleted
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FIFA wants to let teams use more substitutes
Because of backlog of matches, FIFA wants five instead of three
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Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training
A view of the empty stadium during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy.Antonio Calanni/Associated Press file Premier Giuseppe…
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NHL goalies trying to stay sharp during break
Columbus Blue Jackets counterpart Joonas Korpisalo doesn’t have that technology at his disposal during the coronavirus pandemic, so a wall has had to do the trick. Toronto’s Frederik Andersen is…
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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 Any workouts that take…
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Led by LSU, Alabama, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft
The home of national champion LSU and perennial contenders Alabama, Georgia and Auburn, the SEC dominated the first four rounds of the NFL draft before the flow of talent slowed…
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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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Intriguing players available on Day 2 of NFL draft
The best safeties are still available because none were taken on Day 1. And there are plenty of good running backs left after only one went off the board in…
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Broncos catch a steal with Jeudy in draft
Alabama standout slips, gives Denver star target
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NASCAR teams OK to work in N.C. shops, a key step in return
Possible May return depends on governor