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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
Colts put perfect home record on line against Bengals
CINCINNATI (1-3-1) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-2)
Scheuer, Philly sports media denizen for decades, dies at 88
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jack Scheuer, the go-to guy at courtside, on the field and in the press box, who covered Philadelphia sports from the days of Wilt Chamberlain to Bryce Harper for The Associated Press and other …
LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
MLB players extend streak of no COVID positives to 47 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's postseason bubble appears to be working as a defense against the novel coronavirus.
Montpellier says 10 of 12 positive virus cases are negative
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — French soccer club Montpellier says 10 of the 12 positive cases for COVID-19 among its players and staff showed up as negative after a retest on Friday.
Santos ends contract with Robinho after sponsor complaints
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer team Santos has suspended a newly-signed contract with international star Robinho after a sponsor made reference to the player's past sexual assault case and cut its ties with the …
Rays-Yankees get most viewers during Division Series
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees drew the five-most watched games of the Division Series, boosted by prime-time start times.
Texas natives Minter for Braves, May for Dodgers in NLCS G5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lefty reliever A.J. Minter will be the first pitcher on the mound for the Atlanta Braves, who are going with a bullpen day with a chance to get into their first World Series since 1999.
Colts trying to fix Taylor-made ground game against Bengals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' game against Cincinnati on Sunday is back on again after being placed in doubt when the team closed its practice facility Friday because four people in the organization t…
Chiefs' locker room mum on Bell's arrival - well, almost
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only member of the Kansas City Chiefs that was available and willing to discuss Le’Veon Bell, arguably the biggest free-agent signing since the offseason, happened to be the defensive co…
Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday's game at Jacksonville and have put tight end Hunter Bryant on injured reserve.
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Kansas coach cleared of virus but skips West Virginia game
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Les Miles has been cleared to return to the Jayhawks after his positive test for COVID-19, but out of caution is skipping the team's trip to West Virginia for Saturday's game.
Saban still asymptomatic, but sidelined for Alabama-Georgia
Nick Saban won’t be allowed to coach No. 2 Alabama from home against third-ranked Georgia per NCAA guidelines, and also can't be in the stadium while testing positive for COVID-19.