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Glance at plans sports leagues have made to resume play
Bull Riding: Professional Bull Riders returning to action next weekend in “closed, made-for-TV event” in…
Stepping up: Mets PA announcer offers kind voice amid virus
NEW YORK – The requests come by the hundreds: the son of an emergency room…
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony
Canadian Larry Walker, Derek Jeter and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame…
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
MIAMI – Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get…
‘The Wax Pack’ chronicles baseball card-fueled road trip
NEW YORK – Brad Balukjian tore open a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards, chewed…
ESPN to air games from South Korean baseball league
BRISTOL, Conn. – ESPN will begin airing six regular-season games per week from South Korea’s…
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
NEW YORK – Just 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures
The Victoria Day long weekend for Rob Watson meant friends, sunshine, barbecue, beer and a…
Ex-Pirates infielder Kang banned 1 year by Korean league
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung…
Easing restrictions and rage in the streets; In The News for June 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
A plethora for playoffs: MLB proposes up to 16 teams advance
Maybe this might get Mike Trout back into the playoffs. Major League Baseball is tossing…
Blue Jays take Vanderbilt shortstop Austin Martin with No. 5 pick
TORONTO – Taking utilityman Austin Martin was a no-brainer for the Toronto Blue Jays scouting…
A look at how North American sports are doing in their plans to return
As areas of North America work toward easing restrictions put in place to slow the…
Owen Caissie first of five Canadians taken at 2020 MLB Draft
Outfielder Owen Caissie was the first of five Canadians to be selected at the 2020…
MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer — to a…
Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball appears headed to its shortest season since the 1870s.…
Trust in police questioned and whistle while you work; In The News for June 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?
NEW YORK – Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball…
Players at 70 games, MLB at 60, Manfred says deadline near
NEW YORK – Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court…
Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target…
Blue Jays shut Florida camp, player shows virus symptoms
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays shut down their spring training complex Friday after…
Odd ball: Runners start on 2nd base, tie games, re-entry?
NEW YORK – Extra innings that start with runners on second base, games ending in…