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As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney

June 17, 2020 Associated Press

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The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly […]

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NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

June 16, 2020 Associated Press

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Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and […]

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Durant joins ownership group of MLS’ Philadelphia Union

June 15, 2020 Associated Press

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Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday. “I’ve always been a soccer fan […]

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Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice

June 6, 2020 Associated Press

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice. In a joint statement Friday on […]

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What’s next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key

June 5, 2020 Associated Press

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For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet. The move to agree on a 22-team format for the resumption […]

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AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart

June 3, 2020 Associated Press

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The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person […]

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In staff memo, NBA’s Adam Silver addresses racial tensions

June 1, 2020 Associated Press

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week […]

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AP Exclusive: Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return

May 28, 2020 Rick Solem

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Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually […]

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Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they’re going to play games again this season. The obvious questions — How? Where? When? — remain unanswered. Testing, part […]

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Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports

May 14, 2020 Associated Press

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus. “One […]

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