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Report: 70% of Olympic sports sought fed funds

At least 70% of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the world's most dominant Olympic sports system.




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Coronavirus sports markets in everything, multiple simulations edition

For $20, fans of German soccer club Borussia can have a cut-out of themselves placed in the stands at BORUSSIA-PARK. According to the club, over 12,000 cut-outs have been ordered and 4,500 have already been put in place. Here is the tweet and photo. And some sports bettors are betting on simulated sporting events.  (Again, […]

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LHM Sports & Entertainment — the company that runs Jazz, Bees and Megaplex Theaters — furloughing 40% of workforce




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Sportsbooks make Lakers and Clippers co-favorites to win the West

Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.




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Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Lakers against good teams

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.




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This day in sports: Jerry West ready to retire from Lakers' front office — or is he?

A look at memorable sports moments from April 18, including Jerry West talking about stepping down from the Lakers' front office in 1998. He ended up lasting two more years.




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Review: HBO Sports' 'Women of Troy' shows how Cheryl Miller-led USC basketball helped ignite the sport

If you're looking to watch a basketball story of empowerment or want to start off March Madness right, then HBO Sports' upcoming 'Women of Troy' is a must see.




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Op-Ed: Sports can be our national healer after the coronavirus pandemic ends

When competitions resume post-coronavirus quarantine, fans will celebrate the simple fact they can sit next to strangers and cheer as one.




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Social media editor, Business and Sports reporters announced

Announcing a promotion and two recent additions to The Times' staff: Stacey Leasca has been named social media editor.




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Angel Rodriguez named L.A. Times sports editor

Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin have announced that Angel Rodriguez is The Times' new sports editor.




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Sportsperson of the Year debate draws its own backlash

Sports Illustrated named Serena Williams its Sportsperson of the Year on Monday.




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Lindsey Thiry joins L.A. Times sports staff as multimedia reporter

Lindsey Thiry, who has been blogging on USC football for The Times, is joining the staff as a general assignment reporter focused on multimedia storytelling.




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This day in sports: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky announces retirement

A look at what happened in today in sports history including hockey great Wayne Gretzky announcing his retirement from sports.




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As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover

With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects.




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Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV

Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV.




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This day in sports: Pete Richert's record day at Dodger Stadium

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history that occurred on April 12.




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Plaschke: Celebrating the life of an L.A. sports fan who lost his battle with COVID-19

Paul Martinez loved his L.A. sports teams. His death due to complications related to coronavirus is a loss that extends beyond his family and friends.




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U.S. stops issuing passports except in emergencies

State Department says it is curtailing passport services over coronavirus pandemic




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Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions 'until further notice' because of coronavirus

The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, and all other conference sporting events, have been canceled amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.




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NCAA grants spring sports athletes extra year of eligibility because of coronavirus

The NCAA is giving spring sports athletes whose 2020 seasons were majorly disrupted by the coronavirus another year of eligibility.




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Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions for remainder of academic year

The Pac-12 has canceled all conference and nonconference competitions through the end of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Cutting college sports programs is a possibility amid economic downturn

A proposal that would allow Division I sports teams to be cut amid the coronavirus crisis has created concern among coaches and athletics officials.




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A 2020 timeline: This is how California could reopen, from restaurants and schools to offices and sports

A UCLA medical epidemiologist and infectious disease expert discusses a possible timeline for reopening California after the coronavirus shutdown.




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The Rec Room: The Times' favorite sports books

Los Angeles Times sportswriters and editors pick their favorite sports books.




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Coronavirus: Millions may have to cancel holidays after lockdown due to expired passports

Exclusive: Half a million passports have expired since UK lockdown began




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Meet Taycan, Porsche's first all-electric sports car and Tesla's latest challenger

Porsche is taking on Tesla and all other would-be electric sports cars with its new Taycan.




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The Cricket Show Captain Tom special: How to watch Sky Sports show as Cpt Tom turns 100



The Cricket Show pays tribute to Captain Tom Moore today on his 100th birthday. Here's how to watch the Sky Sports special.




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Max Verstappen lifts lid on life in lockdown as Red Bull star picks between F1 and esports



Max Verstappen is keeping himself busy by taking part in esports races.




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Sports quiz questions and answers: The best sport quiz for your home pub quiz



Express Sport has complied a sports quiz with questions and answers that you can use with your friends and families during the lockdown.




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CORONAVIRUS AND SPORTS

Who has tested positive?

      




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NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America' features some of IndyCar's best moments last decade

In NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America', IndyCar fans will get to see some of the most exciting races from the series' last decade.

      




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For NBC Sports crew, calling IndyCar's iRacing broadacasts 'awfully close' to real thing

Despite working in three different states, Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy have IndyCar's iRacing events looking and sounding close to normal.

       




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'There's no more important issue in collegiate sports.' How IU, Big Ten approach mental health

Key players at IU: Mental health providers battle depression among athletes

       




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Preps Podcast: What's happening in recruiting, concerns about fall sports

Kyle Neddenriep and Matt Glenesk discuss sports after the coronavirus hits, what is happening in recruiting, concerns about fall sports and more.

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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IndyStar looking for 'Sports Mom of Year' for Mother's Day

Nominate a mother involved in a sports for a Mother's Day feature

       




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Q&A with IHSAA's Bobby Cox: On basketball's incomplete finish, proposals for emerging sports

IndyStar high school sports Insider Kyle Neddenriep caught up with outgoing IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox.

       




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IndyStar Sports Awards 2020: Winter sports, premier award nominees

This year's IndyStar Sports Awards show will be streamed online and available on-demand starting June 18.

       




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IndyStar Sports Awards transforms to on-demand broadcast, loaded with star pro athletes

Carmel and IU grad Sage Steele will co-host and star athletes like Drew Brees and Venus Williams will announce winners during the online broadcast.

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year

The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19.

       




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'There's no more important issue in collegiate sports.' How IU, Big Ten approach mental health

Key players at IU: Mental health providers battle depression among athletes

       




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'There's no more important issue in collegiate sports.' How IU, Big Ten approach mental health

Key players at IU: Mental health providers battle depression among athletes

       




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See designs for Greenwood outdoor sports complex, fieldhouse

Greenwood mayor Mark Myers announced plans for an outdoor sports complex during his State of the City address Thursday.

      




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MIC all-conference selections for winter sports: basketball, wrestling, swimming

MIC all-conference teams for basketball, wrestling and swimming

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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IndyStar Sports Awards transforms to on-demand broadcast, loaded with star pro athletes

Carmel and IU grad Sage Steele will co-host and star athletes like Drew Brees and Venus Williams will announce winners during the online broadcast.

       




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NCAA's Mark Emmert says he can't see sports starting if schools are online-only

NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: "If a school doesn't reopen, then they're not going to be playing sports."

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.