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Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” will be the first without spectators, who showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year, even during the Great Depression. It was a flip for Penske, who purchased the iconic speedway in January and has spent every day since upgrading his new showplace to prepare for his favorite race. The pandemic forced the race to change dates for the first time, from Memorial Day weekend to […]Read more...
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Analysis: Early returns say so far, so good for NBA
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — So far, so good. The NBA’s bubble remains intact. The extraordinary health protocols put into place to try and save this season seem to be working. The mission shared by coaches and players to use their platform and continue the conversation about racial injustice is off to a strong start. Through four days, here’s just some of what has happened at Walt Disney World: LeBron James had a gamewinner for the Los Angeles Lakers, T.J. Warren put his name all over the Indiana record book with a 53-point […]Read more...
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Virus rocks MLB: Cards-Brewers off; 2 St. Louis positives
By Jake Seiner AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus forced another change in Major League Baseball’s schedule, bringing the league’s total to eight teams affected in the first nine days of the season. Friday’s game between St. Louis and Milwaukee was postponed after two Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus. The league announced the schedule change hours before the game was to be played. It said the postponement in Milwaukee is “consistent with protocols to allow enough time for additional testing and contact tracing to be conducted.” The Cardinals said in a statement they learned Thursday […]Read more...
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Players, coaches kneel before NBA’s re-opening night
By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into the air or pointing skyward. The NBA had a strong, powerful re-opening night message. When it comes to demanding change, the league stands united — and Thursday, the four teams that played on the first night of the league’s restart showed that by not […]Read more...
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NCAA to allow players to support causes with uniform patches
By The Associated Press undefined The NCAA announced Thursday college athletes in all sports will be permitted to wear patches on their uniforms to support social justice issues. The NCAA’s playing rules oversight panel adjusted rules in some sports that do not allow patches to be worn. In some sports, patches on uniforms are not addressed in playing rules. The NCAA says patches can be worn on either the front or back of the uniform to “express support and voice their opinions.” The patch on the front must not exceed 2¼ square inches and must be placed on the front […]Read more...
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The Latest: Bears place DT John Jenkins on COVID-19 list
By The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Chicago Bears placed defensive tackle John Jenkins on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, meaning he tested positive for the coronavirus or is being quarantined after coming in close contact with someone infected. Jenkins played in 16 games for Miami last year. He appeared in eight games with Chicago in 2017. Jenkins likely would have backed up nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who has opted out of this season. The Bears have three players on the COVID-19 list, including tight end Eric […]Read more...
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