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Young baseball players get memento filled with stadium dirt

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese high school baseball players, heartbroken because their annual tournament was canceled due to the pandemic, are getting a consolation prize: a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:30 pm

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Top field, no fans for this year’s Travelers Championship

ROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The tournament director for this week's Travelers Championship had an idea. How about filling the natural amphitheater around the 18th green ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:30 pm

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

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 ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:15 pm

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LSU official: Football player quarantines were anticipated

LSU has begun asking a number of football players to self-quarantine in the past week because of instances in which some players tested positive for ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:15 pm

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Saints’ Jenkins: Brees’ apology “microcosm” of what’s needed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins said his criticism of Drew Brees' opposition about kneeling during the national anthem, and Brees' ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:30 pm

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Cowboys’ Frederick wins Halas Award for overcoming adversity

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of America. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 22, 2020 5:00 pm

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Two Rutgers football players have coronavirus

Two Rutgers football players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 22, 2020 5:00 pm

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High schools push ahead for fall football amid pandemic

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students might return to classrooms this fall. Many ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 22, 2020 3:00 pm

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NCAA approves plan for basketball players to access coaches

The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with their coaches for the first time ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, June 20, 2020 2:00 pm

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LSU top assistant Greg Heiar leaving men’s basketball staff

BATON ROUGE (AP) — LSU associate head basketball coach Greg Heiar is leaving the staff, he announced on social media Thursday. Heiar left Wichita State to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, June 20, 2020 1:00 pm

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Southeastern Conference pushing Mississippi to change flag

JACKSON (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, June 19, 2020 5:15 pm

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Superdome renovation crew has 32 COVID-19 cases

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform stadium renovations. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, June 18, 2020 8:15 pm

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Louisiana license plate will celebrate LSU football victory

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Motorists who want to celebrate Louisiana State University's latest college football national championship victory will be able to buy a specialized ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:30 pm

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23-time major champ Serena Williams says she’ll play US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is planning to play in the 2020 U.S. Open. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:15 pm

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Texas Kickoff pushed back a day for Mississippi-Baylor

HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Kickoff game between Mississippi and Baylor is moving back a day. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:30 pm

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NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day

The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:00 pm

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Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirus

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 15, 2020 5:15 pm

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Saints’ Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor

ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 15, 2020 5:00 pm

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Louisiana Tech football player tests positive for COVID-19

Louisiana Tech officials say a football player has tested positive for COVID–19 and that he and some of his teammates have been instructed to self–quarantine ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, June 14, 2020 9:39 pm

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Summer collegiate baseball league started in Meridian on June 11

A summer baseball league consisting of college and soon-to-be college athletes is starting up in Meridian on Thursday. Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, June 13, 2020 5:00 pm

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