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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansio…
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters
PHOENIX (AP) — San Francisco catcher Buster Posey became the latest well-known player to opt out of the abbreviated 2020 season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, joining Dodgers pitcher David Price…
AP source: Duke talking with Celtics' Lawson on coaching job
Duke is in talks with Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
The Latest: Michigan says 2 more athletes test positive
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Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairman
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.
The Latest: ACC commish expects fall decision in late July
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Blue Jays shift Guerrero Jr. across diamond to first base
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. across the diamond, moving the slugger to first base from third.
No high-fives? No spitting? MLBers adjust in COVID world
CHICAGO (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez wanted to hug, high-five and fist bump his players. After all, the defending World Series champions spent nearly four months apart before resuming workouts …
South American World Cup qualifiers rescheduled for October
SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA has agreed to move South America's World Cup qualifiers from September to October as the region struggles to contain the coronavirus.
The Latest: Virginia says 2 tested positive for COVID-19
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Blue Jays player expresses concern about bubble isolation
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw says he's not interested in confining himself to the hotel attached to the Rogers Centre for the summer if major league baseball is granted an exemption from the Canad…
Gallo joins Rangers after missed week due to positive test
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star slugger Joey Gallo joined the Texas Rangers for the first time at summer camp Friday after missing the first week of workouts because he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants star catcher Buster Posey decided to opt out of the 2020 season Friday out of health concerns for his newly adopted twin baby girls during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jaguars announce plans for 25% capacity, masks in 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars announced plans Friday to play home games in front of a significantly reduced capacity this fall.
Manchester City to get Monday verdict in UEFA ban case
GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City will get the verdict on Monday in its appeal against a two-year ban from UEFA competitions.
The Latest: Giants star catcher Posey opts of playing
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