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Public youth sports concerned about lasting COVID-19 effect

May 24, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — Growing up in a rough part of Chicago’s South Side, Saint Wilkins figured he was headed for a life on the streets. The 19-year-old Wilkins has another plan these days — attend college, study psychology and work with children and teenagers. Before he started playing basketball at his local community center, it […]

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Isolating away from family a ‘hot topic’ as NHL plots return

May 24, 2020 Associated Press

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Young and single, Thatcher Demko has plenty of time on his hands, with little to do. Quarantining to play hockey wouldn’t be a problem for the Vancouver Canucks goalie. “I don’t have too many roots,” the 24-year-old said. “I’ve been living pretty much out of my car for the most part for the last six, […]

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NBA

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 of the new normal of this coronavirus era, will be a major component to any return-to-play plan that the NBA comes up with. The Disney […]

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Lessons from 1918: Old pandemic is a murky guide for sports

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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The image is striking: Fans watching a college football game in the midst of a pandemic, wearing masks with a smidge of social distance between them on row after row of bleacher seats. The photo is 102 years old. The Georgia Tech alumni Twitter feed posted a black-and-white photo of the scene at Grant Field […]

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NFL looks at adding “booth umpire” and tech adviser for refs

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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The NFL is considering adding a “booth umpire” and a senior technology adviser to the referee to assist the officiating crew. The league also is looking at other rules changes, including an alternative to the onside kick. NFL clubs received a list of potential rules changes on Thursday. Owners will vote on the proposals at […]

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Busch and Elliott incident could spark new NASCAR rivalry

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch is NASCAR’s reigning Cup champion and the resident villain of the series. Chase Elliott has been voted most popular driver the last two years and is quickly building a loyal and rabid fan base. Their on-track tussle at Darlington Raceway this week very well might be the start of […]

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COLLEGE

NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1 as a growing number of college leaders expressed confidence that fall sports will be possible in some form despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. This decision clears the way for individual workouts by […]

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Hamlin scores 2nd win of season at rain-shortened Darlington

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The Daytona 500 winner was out front but out of fresh tires and trying to hang on when he got unintended help from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch. The […]

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Texas pushes for kids to return to normal during pandemic

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After months of home schooling and lost sports seasons, millions of Texas children may get a taste of a somewhat normal summer after all — if their parents go for it. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week said child care facilities can reopen immediately and set the stage for a […]

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Coach’s payments to player lead to Iowa volleyball sanctions

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa women’s volleyball program was placed on probation for one year and must vacate 33 wins over two seasons as part of its penalties for violations committed by former coach Bond Shymansky. The university’s athletic department also will pay a $5,000 fine to the NCAA under terms of the […]

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