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NCAA offers guidance for bringing athletes back to campus The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring back athletes to campus during a pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:30pm

Aldon Smith says he's better man, seeks revival with Cowboys Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:25pm

PawSox offer taste of baseball with dining service on infield PAWTUCKET, R.I. — The Pawtucket Red Sox are going from "Play Ball" to "Bon Appetit." by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:15pm

Minor league umps squeezed as lost year looms All across baseball, farm systems are shut down because of the virus outbreak. So for Dannegger, a 24-year-old umpire prospect with a promising trajectory in the minor leagues, this unforeseen break from the Eastern League means more trips to the family farm. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:10pm

Virus could lead more states to OK sports, online betting ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can find it. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:05pm

Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's shortened amateur draft will remain at the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, N.J., for the first round June 10. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 9:00pm

Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory Chase Elliott's streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR's frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:40am

Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball's attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players' association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have their origin in management debt financing. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:35am

NFL coaches could return to team facilities next week NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful coaches will be able to return to their team facilities by next week. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:30am

John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event Two weeks before the PGA Tour is set to resume its schedule, John Deere Classic officials decided Thursday to cancel what would have been the fifth tournament back. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:25am

Texas to allow some fans at outdoor pro sports events Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have spectators, but the numbers will be strictly limited, under a new order Thursday from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:20am

Royals move legal home to Delaware The Kansas City Royals have moved — not actually, but legally. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:15am

Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outbreak and ending a 124-year run that had persisted through two World Wars, a volcanic eruption and even another pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:10am

Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic? by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Europe hopes to resume golf by funding five new events in UK The European Tour plans to resume its season the last full weekend in July with six tournaments in England and Wales that will include COVID-19 testing and depend on the U.K. lifting its quarantine restrictions. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:00am

MINK League calls off season The MINK League, made up of teams featuring college baseball players, will not play this season. by News Tribune Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:50pm

14 Blue Tigers earn All-American track recognition The Lincoln track and field athletes who qualified for the NCAA Division II indoor track and field national championships were awarded All-American honors. by News Tribune Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:30pm

Players want more games, no more salary cuts NEW YORK — Baseball players appeared likely to propose increasing the number of regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations said. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:00pm

Rain pushes back NASCAR race CONCORD, N.C. — Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:00pm

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 10:10pm

Title IX major factor for colleges looking at sports cuts Financially challenged schools considering cutting sports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are making difficult decisions of who gets to keep playing and who doesn't. Published May. 27 2020 @ 10:05pm

Analysis: NFL blew it with pass interference reviews rule What the league came up with was a one-year trial in which pass interference calls could be reviewed in the video replay system; it was hailed as major step to aid officiating. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 10:00pm

NFL drops booth official proposal to aid calls NEW YORK — The NFL has tabled a proposal for a booth official who would aid calls by using a video feed, a person familiar with the decision said. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 9:00pm