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MLB, union reach framework: 60 games, full prorated pay

by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark reached a framework that could lead to an agreement that would start the pandemic-delayed season on July 19 or July 20.

Commentary: Midterm grades for pro leagues’ handling of pandemic

by TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

It has been three months and a few days since Adam Silver pulled the plug on NBA games, the first domino in a long row of events to fall to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s enough time to analyze how the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA and WNBA have responded.

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Puck woes: NHL’s bottom line facing short-term blow

by JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

The uncertainty raised by the pandemic is expected to deliver a big short-term blow to the NHL’s financial bottom line.

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From Iceland’s capital, 11-year-old plays in Warriors camp

by JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

The Golden State Warriors had to adapt their popular youth basketball camps and make them virtual given the COVID-19 pandemic. That adjustment allowed Bjarki Robertsson of Iceland to participate from thousands of miles away.

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Justin Trudeau says government is ‘open’ to NHL hub city in Canada

by The Associated Press June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

Prime Minister says his government is “open” to the NHL operating a playoff “hub city” in Canada as long as it is allowed by local health authorities.

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Charles Barkley says It would be a ‘catastrophic mistake’ if NBA players balk at resuming season

by Des Bieler The Washington Post June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

“I think it would be stupid to not play,” Barkley said Monday on ESPN.

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Backlash over shirt has Mike Gundy quickly making amends with Oklahoma State star player

by Emily Giambalvo The Washington Post June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Running back Chuba Hubbard threatened to boycott team activities after his head coach appeared in a photo wearing a shirt with logo of One America News Network.