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ACC sets 11-game fall football schedule, includes Notre Dame The ACC board of directors voted Wednesday to proceed with an 11-game football season that begins the weekend of Sept. 12 -- and includes FBS independent Notre Dame playing a full league schedule -- but only if public health guidance allows. All ACC ...
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2020 NFL training camp: Intriguing storylines in unprecedented times In NFL.com's Press Coverage series, columnists Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter engage in a back-and-forth discussion on a timely topic, issue or theme. In this edition, JUDY BATTISTA kicks off a run-down of the most enticing ...
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Nuggets talk to Michael Porter Jr. about coronavirus 'population control' theory Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly has spoken with Michael Porter Jr. about the second-year forward theorizing the coronavirus pandemic is "being used for population control." Connelly did not make a statement, but Nuggets ...
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Lou Henson, legendary former Illinois and New Mexico State basketball coach, dies at 88 Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Henson died at his home in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, July 25. He was 88 years old. Henson retired in 2005 as the winningest coach in program history for both Illinois, where he coached from 1975-1996, and New ...
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Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley to opt out, prepare for NFL draft Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley, a projected first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft, is opting out of the upcoming season amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I am opting out due to uncertain health conditions and regulations and all the other opt-outs in ...
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Taylor Mikesell eligible to play this season for Oregon Ducks Former Big Ten Freshman of the Year Taylor Mikesell is eligible to play for Oregon during the 2020-21 season, the school said Wednesday. A transfer out of Maryland, the 5-foot-11 guard provides an immediate infusion of experience for the reigning Pac-12 ...
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Dallas front office member accused of sexual assualt; team investigated, questions report Just a few years back, the Dallas Mavericks had employees stepping forward to complain of a predatory work environment. Owner Mark Cuban admitted he made a mistake by not being involved enough in the franchise's business side, which allowed ...
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Packers' Funchess says he's opting out of 2020 season GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess is opting out of playing this season in a move he calls one of the most difficult decisions he's ever made. Funchess' choice leaves Green Bay without its only major offseason addition ...
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Super Bowl LIV hero Damien Williams opts out of 2020 season When the Chiefs needed a big gain to ice their victory in Super Bowl LIV, Damien Williams was there to answer the call. He won't be around to do so in 2020. Williams informed the team Wednesday he will be opting out of the 2020 season, Chiefs general ...
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Bengals expected to sign veteran QB Brandon Allen Journeyman quarterback Brandon Allen may have found his next destination. Allen, who made his first start last season with the Broncos, is expected to sign with the Bengals this weekend, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday, per a source ...
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Blue Jays play service-time game with Nate Pearson; other prospects facing similar delays Nate Pearson is a major leaguer. He wasn't one officially until a few days into the 2020 MLB season, however. Pearson's club, the Blue Jays, applied the hated (but permissible) formula of delaying a top prospect's call-up until it was assured of delaying his ...
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Coyotes aiming to stay focused following Chayka resignation The Arizona Coyotes caught a break when the NHL opted to expand the postseason and return from the pandemic-related shutdown in a pair of Canadian bubbles. Arizona was a long shot to make the playoffs when the season was halted in March and the ...
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For Sean Payton, this isn't training camp. This preseason is the 'antithesis' of training camp. Most NFL players have reported to their respective teams, signifying that all 32 training camps have begun ... sort of. For New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, this period of time isn't training camp. Call it the preseason — even though there are no ...
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As Titans open training camp, one big question emerges: Where is Vic Beasley? After an offseason unlike any other, Titans training camp finally opened for veterans Tuesday. For most players, that meant COVID-19 testing before being allowed in the team facility. But Vic Beasley appeared on the reserve–did not report list, meaning he ...
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Odenigbo among three additional players placed on Vikings reserve/COVID-19 list The Minnesota Vikings have placed three additional players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Wednesday. More Vikings coverage. Odenigbo among three additional players placed on Vikings reserve/COVID-19 list · New Vikings DT Pierce ...
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Shortstop Jose Reyes, who starred with the Mets, officially retires Shortstop José Reyes, who has not played in the major leagues since 2018, officially retired Wednesday, he announced on Twitter. Reyes, a four-time All-Star, played 16 seasons, starting and finishing his career with the New York Mets, with stints with the ...
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Scottie Pippen says Bulls are not 'a destination for free agents' Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes he knows what the franchise must do if it wants to contend again. Pippen stressed that the team has to build through the draft, because Chicago is not "a destination for free agents." Pippen, 54, reflected on the ...
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Hurricanes-Capitals stream: NHL Return to Play exhibition for 2020 season NBCSN's coverage of the NHL's Return to Play continues with Wednesday's exhibition matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Watch the Hurricanes-Capitals stream stream on the NBC ...
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Big West conference postpones fall sports through end of year The Big West Conference is postponing all fall sports through the end of the calendar year. The conference's board of directors said that men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer and women's volleyball will be postponed as well as the fall ...
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Angry Reds are on other side of MLB's coronavirus dilemma MLB has recently come under fire for being too disorganized in how it has handled the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak. Now, the league is receiving gripes for being too strict in its protocols. After they self-reported symptoms, Cincinnati Reds second baseman ...
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Randy Fichtner awaits chance to watch Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger test injured elbow As he prepares for a training camp unlike any other in NFL history, Randy Fichtner can be forgiven for seeking a return to simpler times when covid-19 didn't alter the landscape of how the Pittsburgh Steelers conduct practices. He takes comfort in knowing he ...
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A win-win: Pistons get a G League team, Detroit gets another avenue to opportunity Pistons owner Tom Gores and vice chairman Arn Tellem have helped bring to life a vibrant partnership between the Pistons and the heart of Detroit. Platinum Equity. by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: Jul 29, 2020. Dwane Casey loves the idea of having ...
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MLB coronavirus outbreak: Another Marlins player tests positive; More schedule changes for Phillies (UPDATE) No news is good news. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that according to a source familiar with the situation, "for the second consecutive day, all of the Philadelphia Phillies coronavirus tests for players and staff members have come back negative." Introducing ...
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Lions' Bob Quinn left with more questions than answers for NFL over roster construction ALLEN PARK -- This is typically the time when Bob Quinn is evaluating his roster after a busy offseason while keeping a close eye on the free-agent pool for any late tryouts or additions. Instead, the Detroit Lions general manager is left with more questions ...
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ASU Basketball: Former Devil James Harden Ready to Chase the Elusive NBA Title Houston Rockets guard James Harden has long been considered one of the elite players in the NBA, as he remains one of the best in the league at filling up the stat sheet. After completing three scrimmage games in preparation for the season's restart, the ...
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Michigan high school sports: MHSAA announces phase-in plan for fall Michigan high school sports will be "phased in" this fall. On Wednesday, the MHSAA announced that lower-risk sports may begin practice on Aug. 12 and competition on their traditional fall start dates of Aug. 19 and Aug. 21. Moderate and high-risk sports, ...
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NBA's Adam Silver Says He Respects Peaceful Protest Ahead of Restart Opener NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league plans to "respect peaceful protest" when games resume Thursday night, implying players will not be punished if they kneel during the national anthem. Good Morning America @GMA .@NBA Commissioner ...
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Cup-winning crew chief teaming up with Daly for Indy 500 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- IndyCar driver Conor Daly will have a new lead engineer for next month's rescheduled Indianapolis 500: NASCAR Cup-winning crew chief Cole Pearn. Ed Carpenter's team made the announcement Wednesday. Pearn was considered ...
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Eagles bring Jason Avant back to coaching staff Via Mike Kaye of NJ.com, the Eagles have brought former wideout Jason Avant back to help coach receivers during training camp. "I'm so excited and grateful to be here, to help a group of very talented young players," Avant said to the team website. "I was a ...
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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal among top players entered for Western & Southern Open in Queens ahead of US Open The Western & Southern Open, the tournament moved from Cincinnati to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to precede the U.S. Open, released its entry list on Wednesday, with some notable attendees, and some notable absentees. What the entry ...
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The Latest: Texas Longhorns exploring 25% stadium capacity The University of Texas is now exploring how it can host football games at 25% percent stadium capacity instead of the previously announced 50% as the planned start of the season rapidly approaches. The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on ...
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NASCAR at New Hampshire odds, predictions: Surprising 2020 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 picks from proven model New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been hosting the NASCAR Cup Series since 1997, and on Sunday, the "Magic Mile" will play host to the 2020 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. The green flag drops at 3 p.m. ET and the 2020 Foxwoods 301 starting grid will ...
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Bruins rookie Jack Studnicka wants to make most of a great opportunity It's being played at a neutral site, and there won't be fans in the seats, but for the proven players in both lineups, Thursday night's exhibition game will be like any exhibition game. It's a tuneup. For some, though, it's a high-stakes tryout. Handle an assignment ...
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2020 Champions League final dropped from US network TV NEW YORK (AP) — The Champions League quarterfinals and semifinals will disappear from U.S. network and cable English-language television this summer under the new contract between UEFA and CBS, and the remainder of the 2019-20 competition will ...
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A's manager Bob Melvin: Khris Davis will sit vs. righties amid early slump Khris Davis, on an 0-for-15 skid to start the season, will not be in the starting lineup for the A's on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies at the Coliseum, and his status as an everyday player appears to be be over for the time being in this truncated ...
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Where each DI college football conference stands on the fall season College football training camps are scheduled to begin next week, which means the powers that be in the sport have precious little time to make decisions regarding the 2020 season. The United States' inability to quell the coronavirus pandemic has cast ...
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Roy Jones Jr. on exhibition fight with Mike Tyson: 'You don't know what Mike might do' The fighters, both in their 50s, will step in the ring for an eight-round exhibition match in September. Paulina Dedaj. By Paulina Dedaj | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 29 Video ...
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Four-star center Butler commits to Florida State TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (247Sports) - Florida State landed a commitment from Greenville (S.C.) Christ Church Episcopal four-star center John Butler on Wednesday afternoon. "I am proud to announce I will be playing in the ACC," Butler said during a ceremony ...
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High school softball, boys' tennis and golf get green light for fall practices in Colorado High school softball and boys' tennis can begin practice as scheduled on Aug. 10, the Colorado High School Activities Association announced Wednesday. The sports have been approved as a part of CHSAA's return-to-play plan. Last week CHSAA ...
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UVM men's hockey: Woodcroft's coaching staff to include Mike Babcock as 'volunteer advisor' New University of Vermont men's hockey coach Todd Woodcroft has tapped into his NHL resources to build out his staff in Burlington. Woodcroft, named Catamount coach in April, announced his coaching staff structure on Wednesday afternoon, headlined by ...
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Drew Brees trying to break finger-licking habit because of coronavirus Most NFL quarterbacks lick their fingers at some point during a game to help get a better grip on the football, but Drew Brees seems to do it more often than others. The New Orleans Saints star is trying to break that habit heading into 2020. Brees licks his ...
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MLB: Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2 HOUSTON — Benches cleared Tuesday night during the Dodgers' 5-2 victory over the Astros in the first game between the teams since it was revealed that Houston illegally stole signs en route to a 2017 championship that came at Los Angeles' expense in ...
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REPORT: Majority of SEC ADs approve idea of conference-only, 10-game schedule BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WAFB) - The SEC is moving closer to an agreement on a conference-only schedule of 10 games, Sports Illustrated reported it has been told by multiple sources. According to the report by Ross Dellenger, a virtual meeting was held ...
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Muscle Shoals suspending all athletic events until Sept. 1 Muscle Shoals City Schools are suspending all athletic events until Sept. 1 due to COVID-19, superintendent Chad Holden said. Holden informed the AHSAA of the decision in a letter Wednesday morning. Holden told the TimesDaily that he's spoken with ...
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Michael Jordan announces first donations in 10-year, $100M pledge NBA legend Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand have announced the first partners that will receive donations as part of his 10-year, $100-million commitment to fight systemic racism. Jordan is donating $1 million each to the NAACP Legal Defense and ...
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Arrest in Queens deli shooting that injured college student, police say QUEENS, N.Y. — A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a SUNY Buffalo student outside of a Queens deli earlier this week, police said Wednesday. Alleged gunman Jeffrey Thurston and the victim got into an argument on Monday after the victim ...
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