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Report: NFL teams to conduct draft from homes
The 2020 NFL Draft now will be a stay-at-home affair as top team officials will participate in the April 23-25 event from their individual residences, ESPN reported Saturday. More »
NBA, Knicks, Nets help donate 1M masks
The NBA, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are collaborating with China's consul general Huang Ping to donate one million surgical masks to the New York City area, governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. More »
Soccer-Nicaraguan footballers playing on but players fear virus
MANAGUA, April 4 (Reuters) - Football in Nicaragua is enjoying a surge in popularity as one of the few national leagues where games are still ongoing but players in action there are concerned about the spread of the new coronavirus and say fear has changed the way they play. More »
Kings G Guy announces grandfather died from coronavirus
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Kyle Guy revealed Saturday on multiple social media feeds that his grandfather died of coronavirus. More »
Motor racing-Wickens feels like he's almost back after eighth in virtual race
April 4 (Reuters) - Robert Wickens' first virtual IndyCar race on Saturday seemed almost like the real thing. More »
Report: Trump hopeful for a full NFL season
President Donald Trump is optimistic pro sports can return to having fans in the stands by August or September, he told league commissioners on Saturday, ESPN reported. More »
Islanders' Greene plans to continue playing career
Veteran Andy Greene says he isn't putting away the sticks and skates, but he has no idea where he'll play his next NHL game. More »
Report: Browns interested in DE Clowney
The Cleveland Browns have shown interest in free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, ESPN reported on Saturday. More »
Aston out as coach after eight seasons at Texas
After recent struggles and a spate of player transfers, Texas elected to not renew the contract of head women's basketball coach Karen Aston. More »
Report: NBA, ESPN working on game of H-O-R-S-E
A staple of driveways everywhere, a H-O-R-S-E competition among top NBA players could be coming to national television in the near future, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday. More »
Astros' Verlander will donate pay during MLB shutdown
Veteran Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said he will donate his adjusted paycheck during MLB's coronavirus shutdown to multiple organizations providing assistance during the crisis. More »
Report: Trump hopeful for a full NFL season
President Donald Trump is optimistic pro sports can return to having fans in the stands by August or September, he told league commissioners on Saturday, ESPN reported. More »
Report: NFL teams to conduct draft from homes
The 2020 NFL Draft now will be a stay-at-home affair as top team officials will participate in the April 23-25 event from their individual residences, ESPN reported Saturday. More »
Soccer-Tajikistan enjoys rare spotlight as Istiklol win Super Cup
DUSHANBE, April 4 (Reuters) - A rare spotlight shone on Tajikistan soccer on Saturday as the Central Asian country kicked off its new season with most football around the world shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More »
REFILE-Basketball-Bryant, Duncan and Garnett headline Hall of Fame class
April 4 (Reuters) - The late Kobe Bryant was selected on Saturday as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. More »
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