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Ridiculed and alone, Rudy Gobert was the face of coronavirus in sports. Now he’s ready to return.

by Ben Golliver The Washington Post July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

Utah Jazz center was the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, setting off the complete shut down of sports across the world.

Commentary: Joe Kelly makes sure cheating Astros get some payback

by TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Tim Dahlberg: Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly took the mound in Houston on Tuesday and gave everyone who cares about the integrity of the game a reason to cheer once again.

National Sports, Sports

With Marlins battling virus outbreak, will they play again?

by STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The Miami Marlins have become the talk of baseball while coping with a coronavirus outbreak that forced MLB to suspend their season through at least Sunday.

Boston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports

Christian Vázquez helps Red Sox end skid with 6-5 win over Mets

by RONALD BLUM The Associated Press July 29, 2020July 30, 2020

Vázquez hit a tying home run off Seth Lugo in the seventh inning and a two-run single against Justin Wilson in a three-run eighth, rallying Boston to victory as New York’s bullpen can’t hold lead for two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom.

National Sports, Sports

Sports on TV: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

by The Associated Press July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

Wednesday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 6 a.m. — FS2: AFL: Richmond at Western HORSE RACING 1 p.m. — FS2: NYRA: Saratoga Live, Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. KBO BASEBALL 5:25 a.m. — ESPN2: Kiwoom at Doosan LACROSSE 11 p.m. — NBCSN: PLL: Chaos vs. Redwoods, Zions […]

National Sports, New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots face challenges as Dont’a Hightower and Patrick Chung opt out of 2020 season

by KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Hightower says he’s opting out of the 2020 season, highlighting a list of several New England Patriots who will sit out because of health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports

Red Sox lose fourth straight game

by JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Red Sox fall to 1-4 as J.D. Davis homers for Mets and David Peterson pitches 5 2/3 innings to win his major league debut.

National Sports, Sports

Sports on TV: Tuesday, July 28, 2020

by The Associated Press July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

Tuesday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts KBO BASEBALL 5:25 a.m. — ESPN2: Kiwoom at Doosan LACROSSE 7 p.m. — NBCSN: PLL: Archers vs. Waterdogs, Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman, Utah 9:30 p.m. — NBCSN: PLL: Chrome vs. Redwoods, Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman, Utah MLB BASEBALL 6 p.m. — FS1: NY Yankees at […]

National Sports, Sports

Could NHL home-nation advantage help end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought?

by JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

The NHL playoffs are scheduled to be exclusively played in Canada for the first time since 1925.

Boston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports

Mets beat Red Sox with the long ball

by JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer July 27, 2020July 28, 2020

Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith all homered, Michael Wacha pitched well over five innings and the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4.