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Cougars plan to reload for this season
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars are deep in their preparations for their second season under Head Coach Brent Cox. As …
Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks
It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.
Climate activists hang banner on Boston's iconic Citgo sign
BOSTON (AP) — Members of an activist group hung a banner that read “CLIMATE CHANGE NOW” on the iconic Citgo sign near Boston's Fenway Park, leading to eight arrests, police said.
Chiefs wide receivers showcase speed during indoor race
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mecole Hardman is probably faster than 99% of players in the NFL.
Once Jags' centerpiece, Fournette now at career crossroads
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Fournette used to be considered a building block in Jacksonville. Then he ended up on the trading block.
36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch dies
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.
The Latest: UMass cancels football, will try again in spring
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Knicks hire Kentucky's Kenny Payne as assistant coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau made the first addition to his New York Knicks coaching staff on Tuesday, hiring Kenny Payne as an assistant.
NY Red Bulls add Tetteh on loan from FC Red Bull Salzburg
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The New York Red Bulls have added Ghanaian national team forward Samuel Tetteh on loan from Red Bull Salzburg of the FC Austrian Bundesliga.
Kosovo club virus cases postpone Champions League qualifier
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA postponed a Champions League qualifying game hours before kickoff on Tuesday because a team from Kosovo was put into quarantine by Swiss authorities after a second player tested positi…
The West play-in race may be decided by slimmest of margins
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The race in the Western Conference for two play-in game spots will go down to the wire.
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Games postponed in Scotland after breaches of virus rules
The Scottish soccer season was thrown into disarray on Tuesday after upcoming games involving Celtic and Aberdeen were postponed at the request of the country's government following breaches of coronavirus rules by…
Analysis: Last 8 shows why Champions League worth protecting
LISBON (AP) — Eight European teams in one country to determine who collects the biggest prize in club football.
36-year-old daughter of Giants co-owner Steve Tisch dies
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.
Portugal ready for Champions League after subduing virus
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Seen as an example for the rest of Europe, Portugal successfully controlled the coronavirus pandemic — and earned the right to host the world’s most important club soccer tournament.