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Orlando Pride withdraws from NWSL Challenge Cup after positive COVID tests
As the NBA and Major League Soccer continue their preparations to resume play in Florida,…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) —…
Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start…
AP source: Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus
All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball…
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK – So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St.…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come ROME (AP) — The world surpassed…
Blue Jays closer to getting full approval for training in Toronto
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays appear one step closer to being able to train…
‘A dark past’: MVPs say time to pull Landis name off plaques
NEW YORK – Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award. The…
Baseball’s minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons
NEW YORK – Baseball’s minor leagues cancelled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Cards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of Dreams
NEW YORK – The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the…
MVP plaque presenters to discuss Landis’ name on MLB trophy
NEW YORK – The baseball organization that presents the annual MVP awards will consider whether…
Tigers announce partnership with sportsbook operator
DETROIT – The Tigers became the first Major League Baseball team to reach a deal…
Blue Jays to hold summer training camp at Toronto’s Rogers Centre
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will be facing a unique situation when they open…
Five things to watch as Blue Jays open training camp in Toronto
Most MLB players are beginning their summer training camps Friday in preparation for the abbreviated…
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
Rick Carlisle isn’t sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the…
AL MVP Trout still doesn’t feel comfortable about this year
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Mike Trout rounded third base wearing a white N-95 mask Friday morning…
Hosting regular season MLB in Toronto “totally different ball game”
The Toronto Blue Jays have been cleared to start their summer training camp at Rogers…
Blue Jays hope to start team workouts at Toronto’s Rogers Centre Monday
The Toronto Blue Jays will have plenty of young talent with them when they open…
Yanks’ Tanaka hit in head; LeMahieu, Cessa test positive
NEW YORK – With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound, Aaron Judge repeatedly waved…
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON – The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and…
Canadian health official: Long home stretch might help Jays
TORONTO – A top Canadian government health official says the Blue Jays might want to…
Blue Jays looking at backup plan for home stadium
TORONTO – The Blue Jays are turning to a backup plan after finding out they…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
As virus surges in some US states, emergency rooms swamped A fast-rising tide of new…
Umpire Rick Reed, who worked 1991 World Series, dies at 70
NEW YORK – Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades…