The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games during pandemic.
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Red Sox escape harsh punishment for sign stealing
In long-awaited investigative report, MLB said its findings were that violations were limited.
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Athletic trainer whose clients include NBA superstars finds new home in Maine
Ed Downs has worked with Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and David Ortiz, among others, but now focuses his time on area youth athletes.
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Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class action
“The defendants continue to retain enormous profits from tickets sold for the 2020 MLB season at the expense of fans’ financial hardship,” the suit said.
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MLB players say pay shouldn’t be cut if games are played in empty ballparks
Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo provides meals for CMMC nurses and doctors
Rizzo purchased lunches and dinners for Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute doctors and nurses Friday. The first baseman is a friend of cardiologist Paul Weldner, whose family hosted Rizzo when Rizzo was a member of the Portland Sea Dogs in 2010.
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MLB commissioner Manfred ‘to turn over every stone’ for season
Rob Manfred says during an interview with The Associated Press that “it’s incumbent upon us to turn over every stone” to get the 2020 season started at some point.
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On Jackie Robinson Day, Dusty Baker laments lack of blacks in MLB
Houston manager celebrated Jackie Robinson’s legacy on the 73rd anniversary of the fall of the major league color barrier and lamented the lack of African Americans in today’s game.
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A path forward: NBA, NHL and MLB tinker with restart options
The three biggest U.S.-based sports leagues currently most affected by the coronavirus crisis are trying to figure out a path forward for if and when games resume.
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Call to arms: Compressed MLB schedule could mean more pitchers
New York Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake anticipates a brimming bullpen when and if opening day comes around this year.