The commissioners of the major college football conferences have told vice president that college sports cannot return from the coronavirus shutdown until campuses have re-opened.
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Athletes, teams, celebs are ‘All In’ to feed hungry
With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming because of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, a challenge has been issued to feed those suddenly in need.
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Tour de France rescheduled to start Aug. 29, run through Sept. 20
Dates are set after restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic forced the iconic race from its normal July start for the first time since World War II.
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Bottle redemption centers see less material but more efficient service
Maine’s Beverage Container Redemption Program says business has been down for a lot of centers but the pandemic is allowing some places to showcase a new way to redeem bottles going forward.
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Lost Season: Molly Chicoine disappointed she won’t have a final year of tennis with memere as coach
Lewiston senior is grateful for the chance to be coached by Anita Murphy, her grandmother, for three years.
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RSU 4 budget delayed by pandemic restrictions
School system officials will discuss the situation during an online community meeting in May.
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Coronavirus forces Trek Across Maine to go virtual for first time
Proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association’s efforts to fight COVID-19. This year would have been the second year the trek started and ended in Brunswick.
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Arizona willing to host all MLB teams as league slashes salaries of senior staff
An all-Arizona option would bring in all 30 teams from MLB, which announced salary cuts for senior staff that average 35 percent.
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U.S. Anti-Doping Agency experimenting with in-home testing
Normal testing protocols are falling short during the coronavirus pandemic, and sprinter Noah Lyles is happy to be part of the pilot program. ‘I’m clean, come test me,’ he said.
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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.