The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. The NFL has “broad agreement” with the players’ union on safety protocols for conducting the 2020 season this fall, the league’s top medical expert said Tuesday, adding that the NFL will be prepared to deal with the inevitability of players, coaches or […]
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Restaurants in 12 counties can open their dining rooms, but many are waiting
Along the midcoast, a popular destination with many renowned restaurants, owners are weighing the financial and health risks.
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LeBron James: “Definitely not giving up on the season”
Los Angeles Lakers start reiterates Monday that he is hopeful the NBA season can resume, with the caveat that the health and well-being of players won’t be jeopardized by a return to play.
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2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Oxford Hills Vikings
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
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California, New York, Texas governors support return of pro sports to their states
The announcements from the states, which are home to more than two dozen franchises across the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB, do not provide any certainty as to when or how leagues and teams will resume operations.
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Fed chairman Jerome Powell says sports will be ‘among the last things that can be resumed’
The man President Trump appointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve, expressed skepticism that sports will return anytime soon.
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Bull riding may be the first U.S. professional sport to welcome fans
One of the first professional athletic events to allow spectators into the arena will be a sport known for its wild, dangerous action.
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The Latest: Notre Dame plans to reopen campus in August
Notre Dame is planning to allow students back on campus for the fall semester beginning in early August
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In The Pits: NASCAR managed small miracle in problem-free return
A series often criticized for being consistently inconsistent and making up rules on the fly successfully staged a spectator-free event.
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Bundesliga coaches find their voices without crowd noise
With the stands empty, players and coaches in Germany are changing how they communicate. Coaches know opposing teams could listen in on tactical chatter, but they also need to motivate their team without fans to drive them forward.