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Public youth sports concerned about lasting COVID-19 effect

May 24, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

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

May 24, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

NBA

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

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

NEWS

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

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

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

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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, […]

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Busch and Elliott incident could spark new NASCAR rivalry

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

COLLEGE

NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

NEWS

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

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

NEWS

Texas pushes for kids to return to normal during pandemic

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

COLLEGE

Coach’s payments to player lead to Iowa volleyball sanctions

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

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 […]

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