Minor League Baseball Season Is Canceled for the First Time


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Sports Are Returning. Virus Cases Are Rising. How Many Is Too Many?


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Angela Madsen, Paralympian Rower, Dies on Solo Pacific Voyage at 60


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A Month Before the N.B.A.’s Restart, the Nets Keep Losing Players


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Well, It Was a Nice Try: Some Sports Aren’t Going So Well


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Jason Holder's form a concern as rain hampers Windies warm-up

Captain lacking in form as weather restricts second warm-up at Old Trafford

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Reflecting on Rod Carew, Minneapolis and Racism


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Jos Buttler in possession as England prepare to get back on the field

Wicketkeeper to captain in intra-squad warm-up as Silverwood preaches continuity

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In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too


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Warwickshire sizing up move for Dom Bess as Jeetan Patel successor

England spinner may need to move on from Somerset to secure regular first-team action

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Ben Stokes to captain England as Joe Root misses first West Indies Test

ECB confirms Joe Root will miss warm-up game and first Test in order to attend birth of child

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Leicestershire to resume training on Wednesday despite second lockdown in Leicester

Foxes players to come off furlough as planned with a view to being fit for county season on August 1

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Alex Hepburn loses appeal against rape conviction

Former Worcestershire player was jailed for rape in April 2019

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Former Pakistan cricketer Khalid Wazir dies at 84

He played two Tests for Pakistan in 1954

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Tim Bresnan joins Warwickshire on two-year deal

Former Yorkshire allrounder moves south after 19 years at Headingley

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‘Intelligent’ or ‘Strong’: Study Finds Bias in Soccer Broadcasts


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Aaron Finch: ODI and Test league commitments secondary to cricket's holistic recovery

He believes Australia will need to embrace flexibility, to the point of playing series at shorter notice than usual

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College Coaches Might See Top Prospects Through Streams This Summer


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Hafeez, Wahab and four others clear covid tests

All six players return second covid negative test and are set to join the Pakistan squad in England

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Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan of the Nets Test Positive for the Coronavirus


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Sammy-Jo Johnson: 'Australia the hardest team in the world to get into at the moment'

On opportunities for young girls in the sport in Australia, Johnson said there was a need for more 50-over cricket

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Zimbabwe's three-match ODI tour to Australia postponed

The matches had been scheduled for early August but were always doubtful

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In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too


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Bill Belichick Never Tipped His Post-Brady Plan. Now It’s Clear.


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Ryan Zimmerman and 2 Others Opt Out of M.L.B. Season


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Jermaine Blackwood keen to prove himself against England attack

Batsman's bid to earn a spot in West Indies first-Test line-up hit by washed out first day of final warm-up in Manchester

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Ben Stokes promises to take 'positive route' as England captaincy looms

Allrounder set to stand in for first Test if Joe Root is absent for the birth of his child

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Athletes Speak Out Against Returning: ‘People Are Still Dying’


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County cricket to return from August 1, but formats remain to be decided

Still no movement on club cricket, in wake of Prime Minister's comments in Commons

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MCC to review art collection amid slavery links of former secretary

Pelham Warner's association with club could also come under scrutiny

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Craig Meschede retires aged 28 due to shoulder problem

Glamorgan allrounder advised to quit after being diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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CSA gets sports-ministry green light to resume training

The organisation will meet on Thursday to plot its course back to action

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Nitin Menon included in Elite panel of umpires for 2020-21

The 36-year-old Indian replaces England's Nigel Llong in the roster

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Florida Court Will Hear Video Appeal in Robert Kraft Case


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Gerardo Parra Hopes ‘Baby Shark’ Magic Can Bring a Title in Japan, Too


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Italian Soccer’s Fractious Chorus Tries a New Tune: Cooperation


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Mark Taylor raises prospect of Boxing Day Test being moved

Adelaide and Perth may be able to host larger crowds than Melbourne

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Patriots Sign Cam Newton as N.F.L. Levies Fine in Video Scandal


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Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win


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Patriots Sign Cam Newton to One-Year Deal


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West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter logo on Test shirts

Captain Jason Holder says squad have "a duty to show solidarity"

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Stuart Broad working with England psychologist to beat closed-door concerns

Seamer plans to embrace inner child after advice from mum

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England will pick strongest XI for first West Indies Test despite rotation plans

Stuart Broad could miss his first home Test since 2012 this summer

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Azhar Ali: Pakistan have England's 'fragile' top order in our sights

Captain not fazed by England's strong bowling attack

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The Lost Spring


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Shikha Pandey says don't 'tinker with fabric of women's game', but market it well

The India pace-bowling allrounder says no need to make "superfluous" changes, instead have patience with the evolving women's players

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Pakistan 'made pact to keep fitness intact' - Azhar Ali

Testing and the retesting that followed hasn't shifted Pakistan's focus away from cricket, says the captain

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The First Pick in the N.H.L. Draft Goes to … TBD


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Jack Leach ready to fight for role after battling back from winter illness

Spinner admits to "overthinking" and says best is yet to come

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Phil Simmons enters self-isolation as Alzarri Joseph downplays disruption

West Indies coach attended a funeral on Friday

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UK club cricket full of untapped talent from minority backgrounds - Amar Virdi

Surrey offspinner outlines challenges faced by cricketers from Asian backgrounds

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French Soccer’s Renegade President Would Like a Word. With Everyone.


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Mohammad Hafeez, five others return negative results in PCB Covid-19 retests

Wahab Riaz, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Hasnain the others to clear their tests

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Her Olympic Dream on Hold, Teen Gymnast Faces Other Trials


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How College Sports Spurred Mississippi to Seriously Reconsider Its Flag


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Despite Virus Spike, N.B.A. Is ‘Very Comfortable’ With Florida Plan


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She Took a Knee in College. She’ll Do the Same as a Pro.


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Andy Roberts: 'Oshane Thomas will be the first name I'd pencil in on this tour'

Tells former team-mate Michael Holding who could be the future of WI's fast bowling

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Pakistan domestic players set for better pay after record-breaking PCB investment

192 players will be offered new contracts which represent a stark increase in salary

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The Triumph of Merseyball: How Liverpool Won the Premier League


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Pakistan prepare to fly to England without 10 Covid-positive players

Squad will go into quarantine at Worcester before heading to Derby for final preparations

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Infrastructure development takes a hit as PCB slash budget after Covid-19

Bulk of funds to go directly to cricket-related activities with board saying game would not be compromised

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Amar Virdi hoping to jump to front of England spin queue

Offspinner has overcome fitness issues to make 30-man training squad

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Soccer Needs to Break This Link


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After a Flurry of Covid Cases, the PGA Tour Recommits to Safety


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Morehouse Cancels Football and Cross Country Because of Coronavirus


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Is This Whistle the Future of Refereeing?


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Shamarh Brooks 'seeing dividends' of work with Floyd Reifer ahead of England Tests

Batsman made maiden ton in his last Test but averaged 18.78 for Barbados this season

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Corey Anderson's Somerset contract cancelled

Allrounder's deal off due to Covid-19 pandemic

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Baseball Avoided a Lost Season. But Bigger Threats May Lie Ahead.


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For Black NASCAR Fans, Change Would Mean Feeling at Ease at a Race


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Belinda Clark: 'There's still plenty of money in cricket'

CA's head of community cricket knows there are challenges to come due to Covid-19

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NASCAR Releases Image of Noose Found in Bubba Wallace’s Garage


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Ross Taylor: One-day World Cup could have joint winners

The New Zealand batsman is not convinced of the need to split teams with Super Overs in 50-over cricket

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All the Australian state squads for the 2020-21 season

The moves and new signings ahead of the domestic summer

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Aaron Finch thinking ahead to Australia's 2023 World Cup plans

The downtime hasn't stopped Australia's limited-overs captain looking at the challenges to come

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Liverpool Wins Premier League Without Breaking a Sweat


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N.F.L. Trims Early Preseason Game and Prepares for Training Camps


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Shamarh Brooks and Shane Dowrich find form in drawn Windies warm-up

West Indies' squad members complete three-day warm-up match at Emirates Old Trafford

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Recreational cricket: Government 'have really messed up'

Shadow sports minister says summer without cricket would be "catastrophic" for local clubs

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Zak Crawley: Battle for No. 3 spot with Joe Denly will be 'slightly odd'

Batsman set to go up against Kent team-mate in shoot-out for spot

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Jarome Iginla Headlines 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Class


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Australia and New Zealand Will Host 2023 Women’s World Cup


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Kentucky Derby to Allow Spectators in September


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Regional Retainers announced for England women domestic players

First step towards professionalisation of domestic game takes place in spite of lockdown

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PCB may ditch need for two negative tests for England travel

The PCB may change their current policy of requiring players return two negative tests before being cleared to travel to England

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Jofra Archer tests negative for Covid-19

Seamer will join squad at Ageas Bowl on Thursday afternoon

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ECB cancel Dynamos kids initiative as talks for resumption continue

National competitions cancelled for season as board focuses on local playing opportunities

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U.S.T.A. Reinstates U.S. Open Wheelchair Tournament


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West Indies provide double boost as Test preparations step up

Second round of Covid-19 tests all come back negative

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This College Football Team Had No Coronavirus Cases at First. Then It Shut Down.


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N.B.A. Ironmen Cling to Routine During the Load Management Era


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Matthew Mott: Kim Garth exit could push Ireland towards professionalism

The Ireland allrounder has opted for a future in Australia and could play for them when she qualifies

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Mominul Haque to Bangladesh players: "Be mentally strong, keep preparations intact"

The Test captain's plans have taken a backseat due to the pandemic but he isn't too worried about it

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Chris Tremain returns home to NSW and Daniel Solway rewarded for flying start

Batsman Daniel Solway has been given a contract following an outstanding 2019-2020 season

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Baseball’s New Rules: No Spitting, No Arguing, and Lots of Testing


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Talladega Noose Incident Puts Spotlight on NASCAR’s Troubles With Racism


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Redskins Cling to Team’s Name but Erase Former Owner’s


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Knicks Add a Well-Connected Player to Their Front Office


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Basketball’s Getting Close. But the Hoops Talk Will Have to Wait.


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Raymon Reifer presents Test case as Jason Holder causes ankle concerns

Captain doesn't bowl for second day running after bagging golden duck as well

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Clare Connor to become MCC's first woman president

Former England captain to replace Kumar Sangakkara in October 2021

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St Lucia show-stopper gives Mark Wood confidence for West Indies rematch

'Friendly rivalry' with Jofra Archer could propel England's pace attack to new heights, says quick

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'Clubs are desperate for cricket, just to stay alive' - Mark Wood

World Cup winner fears sport is missing chance for youngsters to emulate their heroes

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'Match-fixing law will be a game-changer in India'

ICC anti-corruption officer Steve Richardson wants the Indian government to criminalise corruption in sport

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Bryson DeChambeau’s Latest Physics Experiment? Himself


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New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Pandemic


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