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50K bags of Masters chips donated to food bank

Augusta National helped supply around 2,000 pounds of food that would have been sold at the postponed Masters Tournament.




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Fantasy football 12-team, PPR mock draft

We officially kick off the 2020 fantasy campaign with our first mock draft. Who went first?




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The iconic hockey moments that should be statues: Bobby Orr has one; who should be next?

What signature moments from hockey history should be immortalized outside of arenas? Here are our picks.




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Big East commissioner: 'If our campuses aren't open, we will not have athletes coming back'

Big East commissioner Val Ackerman discussed the hurdles for sports to return to her league in 2020-21.




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Man United post-Ferguson signings: The good, the bad and the ugly

It has been seven years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and Man United have been busy (if not always successful) in the transfer market ever since.




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Rivers lines up high school job after NFL career

Philip Rivers already has his next job set up, though he won't start coaching the St. Michael Catholic High School football team in Alabama until he retires as an NFL quarterback.




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150,000 worthless baseball cards in the time of coronavirus

My basement is overrun by sports cards from the 1980s and 1990s, all of which aren't worth the cardboard they're printed on. And they've never been more priceless.




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JJ on NASCAR's return: 'Nutty, to say the least'

Jimmie Johnson has been logging virtual practice laps for what should be an unpredictable first race back.




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Sources: Some NBA teams OK'd to test players

Some NBA teams opening facilities for voluntary workouts will be allowed to administer coronavirus tests to asymptomatic players and staff, provided there is enough testing available for at-risk health care workers, sources told ESPN.




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USWNT lawsuit versus U.S. Soccer explained

The USWNT has been in an ongoing battle with the USSF since filing a pay-equity lawsuit last year. We break down what's at stake for both sides.




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Ter Stegen's diary: Keeping fit, keeping sane and bonding with family at home

The Barca goalie shares his routine from quarantine in Spain.




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Hastings United besieged by swarm of bees; Messi back in action

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?




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NBA facilities are reopening, but is the season any closer?

The reopening of NBA training facilities is the first step, but a step to what remains uncertain.




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From the Archives: Can't touch the Warriors now

Playing with no overt agenda and no chip on their collective shoulders, the Warriors changed the game en route to the 2015 NBA title.




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How to watch: Reliving Don Shula's memorable moments

The Hall of Fame coach presided over the golden era of Dolphins football, and highlights from his biggest victories will be featured on ESPN2.




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The great bat flip mystery

In MLB, bat flips have long symbolized disrespect. In South Korea, they are art.




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Here's our dream Team USA baseball squad

Bryce Harper talks up the idea of major leaguers playing in next summer's Olympics.




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Jordan dunked on 12-year-old me in a game of one-on-one

By the time Wayne Drehs turns around, all he can see is the back of Jordan's head as he elevates for a dunk.




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Lowe: Five NBA things I like and don't like, including Michael Jordan's 63-point masterpiece

Let's spotlight a new appreciation for Jordan's greatness, the art of rebounding and the Trae Young-John Collins duo.




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The NFL schedule is out, and we predict wins and losses for every game

The full regular-season schedule is out. The Chiefs open defense of their Super Bowl title vs. Houston.




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NFL experts pick best matchups, biggest winners from schedule release

Which games should you circle on your calendar? Which rookie debut will be the most interesting?




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Shoeless Joe card from 1910 auctions for $492K

A Shoeless Joe Jackson baseball card from 1910 sold for $492,000, Heritage Auctions says.




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Love: Being back at Cavs' facility 'weird, uplifting'

Kevin Love's Cavs became one of the first teams in the NBA to reopen their practice facility for voluntary individual workouts, a process that Love described as "weird" but also "pretty uplifting."




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Saints cut RG Warford after 3 Pro Bowl seasons

Despite being named a Pro Bowler each of the past three seasons, right guard Larry Warford was cut by the Saints on Friday.




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Sources: MLB shortens draft from 40 rounds to 5

Team owners have long discussed shortening the draft from its usual 40 rounds, and it was expected to be a point of discussion heading into the winter 2021 expiration of the labor agreement between the league and players' union.




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Silver preps NBA players for challenges ahead

Adam Silver outlined a potentially grim future for the NBA in a call with players, calling the pandemic the "single greatest challenge of all our lives."




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Souza tests positive for virus, out of UFC 249

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, who was scheduled to fight Uriah Hall at UFC 249 on Saturday, has tested positive for the coronavirus.




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Inside Justin Gaethje's journey from a mining town to MMA stardom

Gaethje's family heritage was forged in Arizona copper mines, but a fighting spirit charted his path to a UFC title shot.




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Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic apologizes after 'inappropriate and offensive' comments go public

Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic suddenly finds himself in hot water. A private group chat featuring Leipsic was leaked on Wednesday, including misogynistic comments made by the NHLer.



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The pros and cons for Canadian cities interested in being hubs for fan-free NHL games

As the NHL looks for ways to salvage its regular season that was suspended by the COVID-19 pandemic, one option on the table is for a select group of so-called hub cities to host all the games. Three Canadian cities have expressed interest in the role.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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Golf courses aiming for 'touchless experience' as they begin to open across Canada

While many parts of our economy remain shuttered and other sports continue to wait for the go ahead to resume play, courses in all 10 provinces will soon be open for business.




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Coronavirus: Here's what happened in the sports world on Friday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.




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COVID-19 already affecting next season's curling events

As major sporting events around the world continue to be postponed or cancelled in the midst of the pandemic, the tentacles of COVID-19 are now starting to stretch into next year's curling season in Canada.



  • Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling

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Superman on skates: The aura of Bobby Orr

When Rob Pizzo asked Scott Russell to help him out with another look at the goal Bobby Orr scored 50 years ago to win the Stanley Cup, it sparked something in Russell. It took him back to a childhood memory of the greatest goal he ever saw scored by a hero he has been connected to and worshipped most of his life.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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Raptors lead the way as Ontario eases restrictions on team training facilities

The Ontario government paved the way Friday, easing restrictions on pro sports teams by allowing them to open their training facilities providing they follow their league's "established health and safety protocols" in response to COVID-19.



  • Sports/Basketball/NBA

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CFL's 2020 season likely to be wiped out, commissioner Randy Ambrosie says

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the most likely scenario for the league is a cancelled 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Sports/Football/CFL

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NBA commissioner says games without fans could happen next season: report

With major sports leagues preparing for the eventuality of restarting behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly took the concept to the next level on Friday.



  • Sports/Basketball/NBA

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Here's to you, Olympic moms

This video of moms watching their kids win Olympic medals will pull on your heart strings.




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CFL resumes talks on potential contingency plans with season in jeopardy

CFL, CFLPA were scheduled to meet Friday to continue talks on potential contingency plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was first gathering after CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's admission Thursday night the most likely scenario for the league is a cancelled 2020 season.



  • Sports/Football/CFL

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Alysha Newman eager to test jumping shape in virtual pole vault event

After watching three of the world's top male pole vaulters test their athleticism in a virtual backyard competition on Sunday, Canadian-record holder Alysha Newman wants to be part of a remote women's event she believes will be held in the coming weeks.



  • Sports/Olympics/Summer Sports/Track and Field

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COC's David Shoemaker discusses how $72 million in federal aid will be used on Canadian sport

The Canadian Olympic Committee CEO talks about state of Canadian sport during COVID-19 and how funding will help keep sport organizations afloat.




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Coronavirus: Here's what's happening in the sports world on Saturday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.




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MLB reportedly cutting amateur draft from 40 rounds to 5

Major League Baseball will cut its amateur draft from 40 rounds to five this year, a move that figures to save teams about $30 million US, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.



  • Sports/Baseball/MLB

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Winnipeg woman focusing on body positivity after being targeted by hockey players' misogynistic slurs

A Winnipeg woman who was a subject of misogynistic comments in a private group chat involving NHL players said she will continue her campaign of encouraging body acceptance.



  • News/Canada/Manitoba

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Capitals waive Brendan Leipsic after misogynistic comments made public

The Washington Capitals placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers on Friday, two days after it was revealed the forward made misogynistic comments in a private group chat. The team said the move was made with the intention of terminating Leipsic's contract.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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The Bobby Orr flying goal like you've never seen it before

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the most famous goal in NHL History, Rob Pizzo breaks down why it is still being talked about today.




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Federal government to provide $72 million to Canada's sport sector

The federal government will provide relief funding to the country's sport sector that has seen myriad events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Simmerling, Labbé keep each other going after Tokyo 2020 (and retirement) is delayed

Stephanie Labbé, goalkeeper for the Canada's soccer team, and her long-time girlfriend Georgia Simmerling, a vital member for Canada's team pursuit in track cycling, have already qualified for the Tokyo Games. But the COVID-19 lockdown measures have rocked them. This Olympic couple had planned to retire. Now, instead of facing four months until retirement they face 16 months.




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Former NHLer Georges Laraque tests positive for COVID-19

The veteran of 695 NHL games said: "I guess I'm not invincible, just got diagnosed with Covid, since I'm asthmatic, not the best news, will fight it off!''