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In letter, NFLPA directs player agents to educate clients on coronavirus risk factors As the scheduled start of NFL training camps gets closer, the NFL Players Association has instructed player agents to talk to all of their clients about risk factors that could make them more susceptible to severe illness as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
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Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues PHOENIX (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some of their older coaches. A trio of players, including Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake and Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman, have announced they won't be ...
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Three takeaways as Giants release initial player pool for Summer Camp The Giants were the last team standing, which is usually what you want when it comes to Major League Baseball. Unless you're just dealing with a ton of unexpected paperwork. As the Giants settled new contracts with Pablo Sandoval, Billy Hamilton, Yolmer ...
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How Emoni Bates' commitment to Michigan State will help the Spartans even if he never plays for them With nearly all of the top prospects from the Class of 2020 off the board and the Class of 2021 recruiting cycle in a holding pattern due to a prolonged recruiting dead period amid the cancellation of summer showcase events, Emoni Bates' commitment to ...
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Michigan State's Tom Izzo: It's 'selfish' to think saying 'we aren't racist' is enough Michigan State coach Tom Izzo released a statement on Monday, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and saying those with privilege need to "influence others to join and continue the fight." "It's been five weeks since George Floyd's murder, and in ...
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Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018. General manager Tommy Sheppard effectively ruled out Wall returning this ...
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Spencer Dinwiddie tests positive for coronavirus, status uncertain for restart at Disney, per report Spencer Dinwiddie has tested positive for the coronavirus, casting his status for the restarted season in doubt, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Dinwiddie is currently symptomatic, and is quarantining for 14 days before he will reevaluate his status.
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Sports Illustrated's 'America, Realigned': Where Does Boston College Fall? With the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a renewed discussion about keeping college athletic scheduling more regionalized. Department revenue continues to be slashed, and most likely will be even more when teams play to either reduced or no ...
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Matt Klentak on JT Realmuto extension: 'There's a lot of uncertainty right now' Phillies GM Matt Klentak spoke to the media via a Zoom call on Monday afternoon. He addressed a handful of topics, including the Phillies and the COVID-19 situation. Klentak was also asked about a contract extension with catcher J.T. Realmuto. Realmuto ...
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Can the Nets survive the NBA's Orlando bubble? The Brooklyn Nets' eight-game regular-season schedule for the return to NBA basketball in the Orlando bubble was released over the weekend. For a team that needs every win it can get to keep its playoff hopes alive, there will be no easy games waiting for ...
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It doesn't make sense to use Jordan Love like Taysom Hill, but could he still find the field? Neither Aaron Rodgers' contract nor his play may be able to prevent rookie Jordan Love from seeing the field in 2020, but not for the reasons you may think. Love won't win a training camp battle with the two-time MVP. Matt LaFleur prizes competition, but ...
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Mee winner at Palace fires Burnley into eighth London (AFP) - Burnley captain Ben Mee marked his 300th appearance for the club by scoring in a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Monday as the Clarets climbed to eighth in the Premier League table. Victory saw Sean Dyche's visitors go level on points with ...
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MLB releases new rules and guidelines for shortened season, including extra-inning change and a National League DH With players now reporting to their teams' home cities in preparation for resuming spring training and preparing for the season, Major League Baseball has released rule changes along with on-field and off-field health and safety protocols as it tries to operate ...
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Kyler Murray, teammates worked out together in Texas The NFLPA's warning has fallen on deaf ears as NFL quarterbacks continue to gather teammates and work out together off site. Kyler Murray is the latest. The Cardinals quarterback posted video on social media Monday of his work with teammates at Allen ...
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Jourdan Lewis says new Cowboys staff has given cornerbacks "a clean slate" The Cowboys said farewell to last season's top cornerback Byron Jones when he signed with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason and they said hello to a new coaching staff put in place by head coach Mike McCarthy. Mike Nolan will be running the ...
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One player on Mets' 40-man roster tests positive for COVID-19 One player on the Mets' 40-man roster and an unspecified number of minor-leaguers have tested positive for COVID-19, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Monday. He did not identify any of those players but said he considered the Mets lucky that ...
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Update: Jaguars Officially Sign Rookie DT DaVon Hamilton One more member of the largest draft class in Jacksonville Jaguars history has reportedly inked his contract with the team. The Jaguars have agreed to terms and signed defensive tackle and third-round pick DaVon Hamilton, first reported by Field Yates of ...
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Unlike other teams, Twins not expecting any players to opt out of season Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake became the first known player in Major League Baseball to opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns over COVID-19. Shortly after that, the Washington Nationals announced that pitcher Joe Ross and veteran ...
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Vergil Ortiz on Golden Boy's first card during coronavirus pandemic Highly regarded welterweight Vergil Ortiz will face veteran Samuel Vargas on July 24 in Golden Boy's first fight card since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to boxing events across the world in mid-March. The card will take place at the Fantasy Springs ...
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NBA Considering Bubble Scenario For 8 Teams Not Playing In Orlando With the NBA set to resume the 2019-20 season with 22 teams who were invited to participate in the restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, it has led to a discussion for those left on the outside. The aforementioned selected teams will arrive between ...
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CFL player Christion Jones cut for anti-gay tweet The Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos cut a player on Sunday, a day after he posted an anti-gay tweet. Receiver and return man Christion Jones was released for tweeting, "Man ain't supposed to be with a man. A women is not suppose to be ...
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Getafe beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in Spanish league MADRID — Jaime Mata scored in each half as Getafe defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Spanish league on Monday to move closer to a Champions League spot. Mata's double moved Getafe within two points of Sevilla, which holds the fourth and final ...
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Marlins' Jeff Brigham: Progresses to mound work Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill said Monday that Brigham (biceps) has advanced to throwing off a mound in recent weeks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Brigham was unable to do any throwing in spring training while ...
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'Greatness Code': Apple TV+ Documentary to Highlight Untold Stories from LeBron James, Tom Brady LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Usain Bolt are among the variety of star athletes who will discuss the pivotal moments of their careers in Apple's upcoming "Greatness Code." The Cupertino, California tech company unveiled the trailer for its upcoming sports ...
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Bill Arnsparger, Romeo Crennel win 2020 Paul Zimmerman Award The Pro Football Writers of America announced its members voted Bill Arnsparger and Romeo Crennel as the 2020 winners of the Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman Award. The PFWA annually awards two NFL assistant coaches for lifetime achievement. Arnsparger ...
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'They handcuffed him': Lauren Holiday describes racist incident involving her husband Jrue One of New Orleans' most athletic couples is expecting a second child. On Monday, former U.S. women's national team star Lauren Holiday announced that she and her husband, Jrue Holiday, who plays for the Pelicans, will have a boy later this year.
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Matsuoka, Nielsen Named WGCA All-American Scholars EUGENE, Ore. — The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced on Monday morning that Amy Matsuoka and Sofie Kibsgaard Nielsen of the Oregon women's golf team have earned the prestigious honor of being named WGCA All-American ...
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Division III Williams cancels fall sports amid COVID-19 concerns As the NCAA continues to develop plans for fall athletics, another Division III school has decided to cancel all intercollegiate sports during the fall semester. Williams College, located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, announced on Monday that while the ...
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Derby player Wisdom treated after being stabbed in robbery DERBY, England — Derby player Andre Wisdom is being treated in the hospital after being stabbed in an "unprovoked assault and robbery," the second-tier club said on Monday. "He sustained injuries which resulted in him being admitted to hospital, where ...
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Mayor Mark Chambers Resigns After Alabama Football's 'Black Lives Matter' Video Carbon Hill, Alabama, Mayor Mark Chambers tendered his resignation after saying he would no longer support Crimson Tide football shortly after the program supported the Black Lives Matter movement. Jordan Highsmith of WHNT reported Carbon Hill will ...
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Alex Zanardi undergoes 2nd brain surgery after handbike crash SIENA, Italy — Italian auto racing champion turned Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi underwent a second brain surgery on Monday, 10 days after an emergency operation following a crash on his handbike. The latest surgery lasted 2 ½ hours, after ...
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WATCH: Tom Herman urges Texans to 'do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19' in new PSA Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Stay home. Advertisement. Those were among the suggestions shared by Texas football coach Tom Herman in a public service announcement on Monday. The 33-second PSA was released by the governor's office.
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Cycling-Virtual Tour can fast-track women's fight for equality, says Zwift CEO PARIS — Elite women riders are still deprived of an actual Tour de France in which to showcase their talent but over the next three weekends they will share the road in the inaugural "virtual" version of the event. With cycling's most prestigious race shifted from ...
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Rockies discuss plans for summer camp DENVER -- Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich noted Monday that "we have to accept to a certain degree that we are not truly in control," but manager Bud Black believes players have done all they can. "I've got to give the players a lot of credit for staying ...
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By the numbers baseball will look different this season Baseball and numbers go together probably more than in any other sport. Things like 20 wins by a pitcher or 50 or more home runs by a hitter are widely recognized indicators of very good, maybe great seasons by baseball players. Ask a random group of ...
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