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Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's board of governors has voted to approve a plan that brings the league one step closer to…
NFL training camps still on original schedule for late July
The NFL still plans to hold training camps on time beginning in late July, though contingency plans are in place.
Michigan governor allows return of pro sports - without fans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday allowed for the return of pro sports in Michigan as long as fans aren't in attendance.
2nd Czech club fined for fans' racist abuse of player
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech soccer league on Thursday fined a club 160,000 Czech crowns ($6,700) after its fans racially abused an opposing player during a cup game, the second such case in a week.
Panthers' coach considers kneeling during national anthem
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
The Latest: FIFA gives federations cash as pandemic relief
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Rodriguez’s header gives Burnley 1-0 home win vs. Watford
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Burnley tightened up its defending and found a way through in attack as Jay Rodriguez's late header secured a 1-0 home win against Watford in the Premier League on Thursday.
Goalkeeping blunder helps Arsenal win 2-0 at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Eddie Nketiah pounced on a goalkeeping blunder and Joe Willock added his first Premier League goal to give Arsenal a much-needed 2-0 win at Southampton on Thursday.
Antsy big leaguers embrace impending end of extra down time
Randy Dobnak had finished making his morning omelette one day last week when his wife, Aerial, asked the Minnesota Twins pitcher to keep the eggs out so she could make a sandwich.
Panthers' Barkov invests in his former Finnish club
MIAMI (AP) — Aleksander Barkov started his hockey life as a 4-year-old for the Tappara club in his hometown of Tampere, Finland.
NFL kicking off voter registration and education initiative
The NFL is kicking off a voting education and registration initiative.
Colts GM Ballard wins football writers' Jack Horrigan Award
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has won the Jack Horrigan Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his cooperation with the media.
The Latest: Cowboys' Elliott feels 'normal' after diagnosis
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College athletes using platform to address social issues
Deuce McAllister grew up in Mississippi and was well aware of the racial history of Ole Miss when he decided to play football there in the late 1990s. Even so, he never got used to seeing the Confederate battle emb…
COVID-19 cases led to suspension of games at Iowa ballpark
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two high school baseball games scheduled for Thursday at Principal Park in Des Moines were postponed after officials said a ballpark staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
Jets D-coordinator Williams has Adams' back as player
Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams believes All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has the skills to be a Hall of Famer. Williams can only hope Adams will keep displaying them in New York.