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April 15, 2020

Giants new coach Joe Judge learning and teaching on the fly

Joe Judge isn’t heading into his first season as coach of the New York Giants worried about virtual training or when players will be able to report for workouts.
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April 15, 2020

Division II star leads class of small-school NFL draft prospects

Kyle Dugger made Hickory, North Carolina, a must stop for NFL scouts last fall.
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April 15, 2020

Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally headline WNBA mock draft

The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft over the course of the season. This is the final installment, with the draft on Friday.
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April 15, 2020

WNBA coach will be on the clock from France in virtual draft

Chicago coach James Wade jokes he might have an advantage in the WNBA’s virtual draft despite picking from France where it will be after midnight when the Sky make their first choice.
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April 15, 2020

Virtual races carry real-world consequences for NASCAR drivers

Kyle Larson lost his job and Bubba Wallace lost a sponsor for their actions during video-game races.

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Published
April 15, 2020

WWE cuts wrestlers after its business was deemed ‘essential’ in Florida

The WWE, which was given permission to run its shows – without fans – in Florida, announces budget cuts that include on-air talent.
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April 15, 2020

2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce retires, says Red Sox didn’t cheat

Pearce, who had an injury-riddled 2019, dismisses allegations that Boston used video to improperly steal catchers’ signs in 2018: "That’s such a joke to us."
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April 15, 2020

Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke prepares for season in some form

Roenicke also says Dustin Pedroia isn't close to being ready to return.
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April 15, 2020

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

The NCAA transfer portal was implemented two years ago as a tool to streamline how athletes change schools
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April 15, 2020

Preparing for budget crunch, conferences ask NCAA for relief

Five FBS conference commissioners have asked the NCAA to relax some requirements to compete in Division I for the next four years, including the minimum number of sports a school must sponsor.