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Knights set for state title rematch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (1-0) are slated for a big game against the Cashmere Bulldogs (1-0) on Friday, as i…
Yankees hold 1st camp intrasquad game of virus era
NEW YORK (AP) — No fans. No music. A bullpen catcher calling balls and strikes.
Coronavirus testing a stress threat for athletic budgets
Coastal Carolina already had one of the smaller athletic budgets in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and that was before a 15% spending cut was ordered because of projected declines in state funding and student fees …
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Penny Taylor steps away from Phoenix assistant coach job
NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Penny Taylor is stepping away to focus on being a full-time mother, the team announced Monday.
Aaron Nola clears virus protocol, arrives to Phillies camp
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies ace Aaron Nola reported to camp on Monday after waiting a few extra days because he was in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Asymptomatic All-Star slugger Gallo tests positive for virus
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) —
MATCHDAY: Atletico, Leicester look to cement European places
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday:
Mourinho delighted by Lloris-Son clash during Tottenham win
LONDON (AP) — When Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris confronted Son Heung-min on the field at halftime, Jose Mourinho was far from annoyed.
MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays
Major League Baseball released its pandemic-shortened schedule Monday, featuring a tantalizing season opener between the New York Yankees and World Series champion Washington Nationals, even as some teams were stil…
Celtics' Brown: Taking social justice fight to Florida
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown is encouraged by the steps the NBA is taking to connect with its players’ desire to support social justice causes.
The bubble awaits: NBA teams set to start Disney arrivals
After four months of waiting and planning, the NBA bubble is ready to be tested.
Weekend Sports in Brief
NHL
Big stick: Lindor focused on season, not future in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor is religiously following baseball's COVID-19 protocols — social distancing, masks, temperature checks, you name it. He's making sure others do the same.
FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament
FC Dallas has withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament in Florida after 10 players tested positive for coronavirus.
49ers sign cornerback Jamar Taylor to one-year contract
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Jamar Taylor to a one-year contract.