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HIGH SCHOOL

LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event

April 30, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is putting together an all-star event to honor and celebrate the high school class of 2020, which has had its graduation season upended by the coronavirus pandemic. The LeBron James Family Foundation, XQ Institute and The Entertainment Industry Foundation on Wednesday announced that the one-hour special, “Graduate Together: America […]

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COLLEGE

Skeptics loom as NCAA builds guardrails around compensation

April 30, 2020 Associated Press

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For more than 60 years, NCAA leaders have insisted college athletes had to be amateurs and to be amateurs they could not be paid for being athletes — by anybody. That will no longer be the case. The NCAA announced Wednesday it is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money […]

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COLLEGE

Analysis: NCAA moves toward athlete compensation but how?

April 30, 2020 Associated Press

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The foundation is in place for the NCAA to drastically alter its definition of amateurism. By this time next year, college athletes may have the official OK to become paid sponsors, able to earn money for their names, images and likenesses without compromising their eligibility. Remember when Ohio State players got into trouble with the […]

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MLB

AP sources: MLB opening options include 3 regional divisions

April 29, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is exploring various options that could allow the season to start if the medical situation allows, including a plan in which the 30 teams might be split into three regional divisions. Among the formats under consideration is one in which teams could be restricted to playing within their […]

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NEWS

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest but Bucks may not be one of them

April 28, 2020 Associated Press

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MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an effort to try to mitigate […]

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NEWS

Draft could bring Vikings more help now than North foes; Packers take offensive player in Round 1 for first time in 9 years

April 28, 2020 Associated Press

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The Minnesota Vikings were forced by a salary-cap crunch this spring into a soft remodel, with many more exits than enhancements to the lineup. They ramped up the project over the weekend. While NFL draft picks never come with warranties, particularly in a year like this with an abbreviated-at-best training period, Minnesota’s record 15-player class […]

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NEWS

Evers reopens 34 Wisconsin state parks closed since April 10

April 28, 2020 Associated Press

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Thirty-four closed Wisconsin state parks and recreational areas will reopen Friday, but their bathrooms will remain closed to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus by limiting enclosed spaces where the disease could be more easily transmitted. “We’re asking people to go to the restroom before they enter the park,” […]

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NEWS

North Carolina governor OKs NASCAR to race at Charlotte

April 28, 2020 Associated Press

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The governor of North Carolina said Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May unless health conditions deteriorate in the state. Gov. Roy Cooper said he and state public health officials have had discussions with NASCAR […]

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NEWS

Vikings add Texas A&M WR Davis among 12 undrafted rookies

April 27, 2020 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on contracts with 12 college free agents, after a record haul of 15 draft picks over the weekend. The Vikings announced Monday they added Oregon tackle Brady Aiello, North Carolina tight end Jake Bargas, Penn State wide receiver Dan Chisena, Central Florida cornerback Nevelle Clarke, […]

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NEWS

Packers Don’t Take Any Receivers In Surprise Draft Move

April 27, 2020 Associated Press

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The Green Bay Packers acquired Aaron Rodgers’ potential successor but didn’t give their star quarterback any new wide receivers. In a draft heralded for its receiving depth, the Packers opted against taking a single player at a position that was widely considered a major need. The Packers traded up four spots in the first round […]

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