NEW YORK (AP) — Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players’ association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have their origin in management debt financing.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have spectators, but the numbers will be strictly limited, under a new order Thursday from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
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The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time in its 124-year history.
Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.
MILAN (AP) — Italy's Serie A is set to resume on June 20.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League plans to restart on June 17 after a 100-day shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with new staggered kickoff times to make sure every game can be shown on TV as fans are prevented from attending games.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky and Notre Dame play this fall to begin a three-year series between two of college basketball’s winningest programs.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Sweden coach Janne Andersson has signed a contract extension through to the European Championship in 2024.
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal chairman Chips Keswick is retiring after seven years in the role and 15 years on the board of the Premier League club.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. With baseball on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, Zimmerman is offering his thoughts — as told to AP Sports Writer Howard Fendrich — in a diary of sor…
The European Tour plans to resume its season the last full weekend in July with six tournaments in England and Wales that will include COVID-19 testing and depend on the U.K. lifting its quarantine restrictions.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — With the sound of skin slapping skin and an echoing oomph of air from lungs as players collided at pace, the National Rugby League led the charge for elite sports returning to action in Australia.
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Grand Prix became the fourth Formula One race canceled this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, after organizers chose on Thursday not to host it without spectators.
Optional law amendments limiting contact in scrums, the number of players in a maul, and the duration of rucks have been approved by World Rugby in the hope of reducing the risk of possible transmission of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players appeared likely to propose more regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations told The Associated Press.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Cheyenne Frontier Days was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, marking the first time the event billed as the world’s largest outdoor rodeo has been called off in its 124-year history.
Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Professional sports can resume in Pennsylvania where the governor's stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus is no longer in force, but without spectators, Gov. Tom Wolf's administration said Wednesday.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Brian Morris faced a difficult scenario when the coronavirus pandemic started leading to shutdowns across the nation.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into whatever becomes of the NHL postseason without forward Nick Bjugstad.
Financially challenged schools considering cutting sports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are making difficult decisions of who gets to keep playing and who doesn't.
Mixed martial arts and boxing are back in business in Nevada.
Ross Stripling has spent much of the last two months working on an island —- the one in the kitchen of his Houston home.
Packers running back Aaron Jones says he wants to remain in Green Bay for his entire career and that he won’t let speculation about his future distract him as he enters the final season of his contract.
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig missed the chance to move second in the Bundesliga after visiting Hertha Berlin scored a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training even as some players are concerned about taking to the field again during the coronavirus pandemic.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Robert Fegg is taking over as coach of USA Luge's national team, the organization said Wednesday.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has clarified the rules proposal for an alternative to an onside kick.
NEW YORK (AP) — A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in soccer stadiums beginning next season.
The NHL's regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.
Rosy as the news might sound, Gary Bettman made no promises in announcing the NHL has the framework of a plan in place to return to the ice.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports.
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it.
The European Tour plans to resume its season the last full weekend in July with six tournaments in England and Wales that will include COVID-19 testing and depend on the U.K. lifting its quarantine restrictions.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — With the sound of skin slapping skin and an echoing oomph of air from lungs as players collided at pace, the National Rugby League led the charge for elite sports returning to action in Australia.
FILE - In this March 24, 2020, file photo, workers stand at the bottom of the Olympic rings at Tokyo's Odaiba district. Just two months after the unprecedented postponement. Chief Executive Toshiro Muto was asked Thursday, May 28, 2020 about progress rescheduling next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Schalke's Bastian Oczipka, left and Schalke's Matija Nastasic leave the field at the end of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league t…
Schalke's Weston McKennie, left on the ground, scores the opening goal against Duesseldorf's goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes …
Schalke sports director Jochen Schneider wears a face mask after losing the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league to resume after a two…
Schalke's head coach David Wagner keeps silent during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league to resume after a two-month suspension …
Schalke's goalkeeper Markus Schubert, right and Schalke's Daniel Caligiuri leave the field at the end of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major so…
Duesseldorf's Andre Hoffman celebrates victory at the end of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Fortuna Duesseldorf and FC Schalke 04 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league to resume after a two-month susp…
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Grand Prix became the fourth Formula One race canceled this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, after organizers chose on Thursday not to host it without spectators.
Optional law amendments limiting contact in scrums, the number of players in a maul, and the duration of rucks have been approved by World Rugby in the hope of reducing the risk of possible transmission of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players appeared likely to propose more regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations told The Associated Press.
Un hombre se protege de la lluvia que obligó a posponer la carrera de la Cup Series de la NASCAR el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2020, en Concord, Carolina del Norte
En foto de archivo del 9 de noviembre del 2016 Tyron Woodley en el UFC 205 enfrenta a Stephen Thompson en el Madison Square Garden. El 27 de mayo del 2020 la Comisión Atlética de Nevada aprueba de manera unánime permitir dos eventos de la UFC y dos espectáculos de boxeo de Top Rank en las si…
El británico Lewis Hamilton, piloto de Mercedes, festeja con un sombrero de charro tras conquistar el Gran Premio de México, el domingo 27 de octubre de 2019
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Cheyenne Frontier Days was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, marking the first time the event billed as the world’s largest outdoor rodeo has been called off in its 124-year history.
A man walks through the infield as rain falls before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Concord, N.C.
Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.
Krzysztof Piatek del Hertha Berlín celebra tras anotar el gol del empate ante el Leipzig en el Red Bull Arena en Leipzig, Alemania el miércoles 27 de mayo del 2020.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Professional sports can resume in Pennsylvania where the governor's stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus is no longer in force, but without spectators, Gov. Tom Wolf's administration said Wednesday.
La ciclista venezolana Stefany Hernández, medallista olímpica, recorre una vacía Avenida Bolívar en Caracas, el sábado 25 de abril de 2020
La ciclista medallista olímpica Stefany Hernández, quien compite en BMX, regresa a su casa tras entrenar en el techo en Caracas, Venezuela. A pesar del confinamiento por la pandemia de COVID-19, la ciclista de BMX entrena tres días a la semana y busca calificar a los Juegos Olímpicos de Toki…
La ciclista medalista olímpica Stefany Hernández se pone su máscara antes de salir a entrenar en las calles de Caracas, Venezuela. A pesar del confinamiento por la pandemia de COVID-19, la ciclista de BMX entrena tres días a la semana y busca calificar a los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio en el 2020.
En foto del 25 de mayo del 2020 la medallista olímpica venezolana Stefany Hernández durante una sesión de fisioterapia en Caracas Venezuela. A pesar del confinamiento por la pandemia de COVID-19, la ciclista de BMX entrena tres días a la semana y busca calificar a los Juegos Olímpicos de Tok…
ARCHIVO.- En foto del 25 de abril del 2020 La medallista olímpica venezolana Stefany Hernández, quien compite en BMX, utliza una máscara mientras entrena en Caracas. A pesar del confinamiento debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, Hernández entrena tres veces a la semana.
La venezolana Stefany Hernández, medallista olímpica en BMX, recibe electroestimulación en la espalda por parte de su fisioterapista en Caracas, el lunes 25 de mayo de 2020
La ciclista venezolana Stefany Hernández, medallista olímpica en BMX, realiza estiramientos en su casa en Caracas, el sábado 25 de abril de 2020
El karateca venezolano Andrés Madera, medallista de oro en los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2018, realiza estiramientos en su casa en Caracas, el jueves 30 de abril de 2020
La venezolana Stefany Hernández, medallista olímpica en BMX, se entrena en su casa en Caracas, el sábado 25 de abril de 2020
Fotografiada a través de una ventana, la venezolana Stefany Hernández, medallista olímpica en BMX, realiza una fisioterapia dentro de su casa en Caracas, el lunes 25 de mayo de 2020
El karateka venezolano Antonio Díaz, bicampeón mundial, se amarra la cinta negra antes de entrenar en su dojo en Caracas, el viernes 24 de abril de 2020
El karateca venezolano Andrés Madera, medallista de oro en los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2018, salta la cuerda en el pasillo de su edificio de apartamentos en Caracas, el jueves 30 de abril de 2020
El karateca venezolano Andrés Madera, medallista de oro en los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2018, entrena en solitario dentro de su apartamento en Caracas, el jueves 30 de abril de 2020
El karateca venezolano Andrés Madera, medallista de oro en los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2018, enseña movimientos de combate a estudiantes irlandeses durante una lección en línea desde su casa en Caracas, el jueves 30 de abril de 2020
El karateca venezolano Antonio Díaz, bicampeón mundial, se prepara para entrenar solo en su dojo, donde daba también lecciones antes de la pandemia en Caracas, el viernes 24 de abril de 2020
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland shows his helmet with a koala painted on it as he poses for a photo at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain poses for a photo at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Technicians work around equipment and car parts in the The McLaren team pit at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. McLaren says it has withdrawn from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after a team member tested positive for the co…
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, signs an autograph as he arrives at the track for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. McLaren says it has withdrawn from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after a team member tested positive for the coro…
FILE- In this April 8, 2018 file photo, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, center, leads at the start and followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, right and Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland, left, during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One B…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Brian Morris faced a difficult scenario when the coronavirus pandemic started leading to shutdowns across the nation.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into whatever becomes of the NHL postseason without forward Nick Bjugstad.
Financially challenged schools considering cutting sports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are making difficult decisions of who gets to keep playing and who doesn't.
Mixed martial arts and boxing are back in business in Nevada.
Ross Stripling has spent much of the last two months working on an island —- the one in the kitchen of his Houston home.
Packers running back Aaron Jones says he wants to remain in Green Bay for his entire career and that he won’t let speculation about his future distract him as he enters the final season of his contract.
Parisinos pasean en bicicleta frente a la entrada del complejo de Roland Garros, sede del Abierto de Francia de tenis, el domingo 24 de mayo de 2020.
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig missed the chance to move second in the Bundesliga after visiting Hertha Berlin scored a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
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