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‘Absolutely horrifying”: New York nursing home reports 98 deaths linked to coronavirus

by JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press May 2, 2020May 4, 2020

The Isabella Geriatric Center in Manhattan had staffing shortages and early challenges securing personal protective equipment for employees.

AP source: MLB owners to discuss draft length next week

by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

A person familiar with the deliberations tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball owners will discuss the number of rounds the amateur draft, which is likely to start on the original date of June 10.

National Sports, Sports

Coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle for sports’ return

by TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games during pandemic.

Auto Racing, National Sports, Sports

Indianapolis may welcome back fans for Brickyard weekend

by MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer May 1, 2020August 13, 2020

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb says he hopes to open sports venues on July Fourth, which is the same weekend as NASCAR’s Brickyard 400.

National Sports, Sports

Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif putting medical degree to work during COVID-19 pandemic

by DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

Duvernay-Tardif has gone from the offensive line to the front line, using the medical degree he earned during the past few offseasons with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to help patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

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National Sports, Sports

Triple Crown racing season a sure bet to be unlike any other

by BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

Instead of kicking off the chase this weekend with the Kentucky Derby, the storied race may end up capping the trio of races on Labor Day weekend.

Local Sports, News

Rain seems to keep a lot of golfers away for season opener

by Nathan Fournier May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

Weather puts a damper on golf’s return, but a better, busier weekend is expected.

Business, Maine, Oxford Hills

Sunday River Brewing owner keeps restaurant open after licenses seized

by Mark LaFlamme and Samuel Wheeler May 1, 2020December 18, 2020

Despite Rick Savage announcing on Facebook earlier in the day that he’d close, a GoFundMe page was launched to raise money for his and other businesses that may face fines and legal fees due to opening early.