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Redskins removing ex-owner Marshall from Ring of Fame

June 24, 2020 admin 0

A spokesman confirmed the decisions Wednesday, saying Marshall’s name has already been removed from the history wall at the team’s training facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The spokesman said the Ring of Fame is removing Marshall’s name from its stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Wednesday and the process to alter the website is underway. “I don’t […]

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Baseball Hall of Fame to reopen Friday

June 24, 2020 admin 0

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is preparing to reopen on Friday, in accordance with New York state’s phased plan. The use of face masks for all staff and guests will be required, and free single-use masks will be available at the museum entrance for visitors who do not have one. Capacity will […]

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New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus

June 24, 2020 admin 0

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon, the world’s largest marathon, was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on Nov. 1 would be too risky. New York Road Runners announced the cancellation of the prestigious marathon, set to celebrate its 50th anniversary, […]

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Rope found hanging in Wallace’s garage was coincidence

June 24, 2020 admin 0

By JENNA FRYER NASCAR went to Talladega Superspeedway on heightened alert after Bubba Wallace, its only Black driver, took on an active role in a push for racial equality. Wallace had successfully called for the ban of the Confederate flag and received threats. Fans paraded past the main entrance of the Alabama track displaying the […]

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Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24

June 24, 2020 admin 0

By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony. A dramatically altered season with games full of new rules was the final result of […]

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U of Cincinnati removing Marge Schott’s name from stadium

June 23, 2020 admin 0

By JOE KAY CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott’s name from its baseball stadium and a library archive in light of her racist comments while owner of the Cincinnati Reds. The school’s board of trustees unanimously approved the move Tuesday, 12 days after a Catholic high school also decided to […]

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No. 1 Novak Djokovic, wife have virus after his exhibitions

June 23, 2020 admin 0

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus after he played in a series of exhibition matches he organized in Serbia and Croatia with zero social distancing amid the pandemic. Raising questions about the full-fledged return of tennis, including the […]

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Ryan Blaney Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace

June 23, 2020 admin 0

By JOHN ZENOR TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward. Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began […]

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MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balks

June 23, 2020 admin 0

By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head […]

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The Latest: NFLPA advises halt to private workouts together

June 22, 2020 admin 0

The medical director of the NFL players’ union has recommended that all players stop private workouts together. Dr. Thom Mayer told members of the NFLPA in a message Saturday that the risk of being stricken by the new coronavirus is too great to be staging those workouts. Mayer said staff was working on the best […]

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