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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…
Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
ATLANTA (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change.
Coronavirus behind him, Utah's Rudy Gobert looking forward
There were the tweets from strangers. “I hate you.” “You ruined the whole world.” “You deserve it.” And there was the scorn from inside his own locker room, the presumption that he infected a teammate with coronavi…
Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure
CLEVELAND (AP) — They've been known as the Cleveland Indians since 1915. Those days could be over.
AP source: NFL to discuss union's desire to cancel preseason
The NFL plans to consider the NFL Players Association’s recommendation to cancel the preseason though it prefers to cut the schedule in half, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Frid…
Column: Some more appropriate names for Washington NFL team
Now that Washington’s NFL team has taken a long-overdue step toward changing its name, it’s time to start lining up some possible replacements.
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NBA emphasizes mental health as teams await Disney 'bubble'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday expects basketball to be the easy part.
Yanks' Tanaka hit in head; LeMahieu, Cessa test positive
NEW YORK (AP) — With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound, Aaron Judge repeatedly waved behind home plate and scolded a video journalist for taking images.
Barkley inspires Chelsea to 3-0 win over Watford in EPL
LONDON (AP) — Ross Barkley set up the opening goal before scoring himself late in the game as Chelsea eased past relegation-threatened Watford in a 3-0 win to consolidate fourth place in the Premier League on Satur…
Greenwood double helps Man Utd to 5-2 win over Bournemouth
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Teenage Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood enhanced his burgeoning reputation with wonderful finishes off either foot for a double in a 5-2 win over relegation-threatened Bournemou…
Back on the bump: New dad Cole sets sights on Yankees title
NEW YORK (AP) — Getting ready for a high-profile New York Yankees debut at World Series champion Washington on July 23, Gerrit Cole explained his mindset.
Valencia's struggles continue with 2-2 draw at Granada
MADRID (AP) — Valencia's struggles in the Spanish league continued with a 2-2 draw at Granada on Saturday.
New Globe: Rangers open summer camp at home without Martin
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers were supposed to be all settled in and fully acquainted with their new stadium by now, ready to spend the July 4 holiday weekend playing games at home.
The Latest: Yankees' LeMahieu, Cessa test positive for virus
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Dodgers pitcher Price won't play this year because of virus
Dodgers pitcher David Price will not play this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, delaying his Los Angeles debut until next year.