Athletes from around the globe to provide insight into how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise
The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.
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Nationals’ Max Scherzer signals union’s rejection of MLB’s proposed salary cuts
Washington pitcher, a member of the union’s executive board, says that players had “no reason to engage with MLB” over pay cuts.
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NFL owners do not ratify fourth-and-15 alternative to onside kick
Proposal tabled for reconsideration at another time. A similar proposal failed to gain approval last year.
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Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history
The social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outbreak end 124-year run that had persisted through two World Wars, a volcanic eruption and even another pandemic.
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NHL awards: Boston’s Pastrnak shares goal-scoring title with Ovechkin
David Pastrnak and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin each finished with 48 goals, and Bruins goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak will get the award for fewest goals allowed.
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NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed to Thursday because of rain
Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
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Report: Basketball Hall of Fame delaying enshrinement ceremony
Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that this year’s enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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AP sources: Players want more games, no more salary cuts
People familiar with their deliberations tell The Associated Press that baseball players appeared likely to propose increasing the number of regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries.
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Minor leagues have major issues that will impact baseball’s future
A sport that for generations has been built on minor league players developing in relative obscurity likely won’t be able to offer that obscurity in which to develop.