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• Sabrina Ionescu’s Big Moment Wasn’t the One She Expected
  The Oregon star had been called “the puppet master” by Kobe Bryant, but faced tragedy and canceled games in what was supposed to be a dream college season.
• Tokyo Olympics Organizers Considering July 2021 for Opening Ceremony
  The 2020 Summer Games, postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, would start July 23, 2021, under a plan organizers are considering.
• They Celebrated Basketball and a Birthday. Then Came Coronavirus.
  A tight social circle bound by New York City basketball is hit hard by Covid-19, with two dead and others ailing.
• No Swimming Pools? No Sports to Announce? No Problem
  Sports commentators and swimmers are having to get especially creative. Plus, we look at the sports weekend that would have been.
• How the N.F.L. Draft Process Works From Home
  With in-person contact limited, teams are rethinking their typically rigorous approach to assessing prospects. “The organizations that handle the stress best will win,” one team executive said.
• Clubs Sell Community. Now Is the Time to Pay It Back.
  Soccer embraces the idea that its teams are not just businesses, but social institutions, part of their cities. Right now, that can’t just be marketing rhetoric.
• Future Players Take a Big Hit as M.L.B. Navigates a Crisis
  The baseball draft could be drastically reduced in a deal cut with the players’ union to address complications of the game’s suspension.
• Jimmy Wynn, ‘Toy Cannon’ Known for His Home Runs, Dies at 78
  Just 5-foot-9 but packed with power, he was a mainstay of the Houston Astros’ lineup for 11 years in the 1960s and ’70s and a three-time All-Star.
• The I.O.C. Let an Olympic Boxing Qualifier Happen Despite Virus Warnings
  Seven people tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in the European qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Games.
• Gene Luen Yang Discovers the Art of Basketball
  The cartoonist discussed his first graphic novel that is nonfiction, the way basketball has invaded his life and the biggest thing about “Linsanity.”
• FIFA Races Toward a Plan to Help Soccer Clubs Survive Shutdown
  With leagues and clubs around the world scrambling to sort out issues from player compensation to future transactions, the global governing body is trying to provide a new framework.
• Coronavirus Protective Masks to Be Made From M.L.B. Uniform Material
  The deal will send masks to health professionals in the Northeast with the distinctive pinstripes of the Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Baseball Season Opens With a Dash of Imagination
  Complaints of baseball’s slow pace yielded to the universal wish that this game would last forever.
• Coronavirus Impact: How a Crisis Is Changing the U.S.
  The coronavirus is changing how we live our daily lives. Taking a look at how the global pandemic has affected various aspects of life in the United States reveals the unique nature of this crisis.
• James L. Dolan, the Knicks Owner, Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
  Dolan is the first N.B.A. owner to publicly confirm
• M.L.B. and Players’ Union Lay Out Framework to Navigate Suspended Season
  The deal addresses issues including players’ service time and free agency, and how to handle the postseason in case a shortened season can be played.
• Arnold Obey, 73, Educator and Marathoner, Dies
  Mr. Obey was a veteran school principal who took to marathoning and kept at it — 38 times in a row in the New York City Marathon.
• With No Basketball Tournament, N.C.A.A Slashes Payments to Universities
  The annual payment to conferences was cut to a total of $225 million, down from the $600 million that was budgeted before the coronavirus led to widespread cancellations in sports.
• Curly Neal, Globetrotters’ Dazzling Dribbler, Dies at 77
  He admitted he “didn’t know anything about being funny” when he joined the comedic basketball team, but he became one of its biggest stars.
• Stephen Curry Hosts Coronavirus Discussion on Instagram Live
  More than 50,000 viewers, including former President Barack Obama, were watching at the peak of the 30-minute chat with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci.

The Sporting News©

• Knicks say owner James Dolan isolated after positive coronavirus test
  Dolan is said to be experiencing "little to no symptoms."
• Knicks say owner James Dolan isolated after positive coronavirus test
  Dolan is said to be experiencing "little to no symptoms."
• From Burns to Jagr: The top ten haircuts in NHL history
  The NHL has seen more than its fair share of wacky do's through the years, but a select few have been downright awe-inspiring.
• Deadpool Fortnite skin release date: How to get Deadpool through challenges
  After a number of challenges, it appears as if Epic Games has told us when we can expect the Deadpool skin release date.
• Jarrett Stidham can handle pressure of succeeding Tom Brady, one of his ex-coaches says
  All eyes are on presumptive starter Jarrett Stidham after Tom Brady ended his long association with the New England Patriots.
• Conor McGregor wants Irish military to help enforce coronavirus lockdown
  Conor McGregor made the plea in his latest video addressing the coronavirus pandemic.
• Carmelo Anthony shares crazy boat story about LeBron James: 'He saved my life'
  The "Banana Boat Crew" got together to share a story about how LeBron saved Melo.
• May 6, 1998: 20 things you might not remember about Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game
  The finer details of Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game on May 6, 1998, make for some pretty cool trivia on their own, so here's a list of 20 other facts about this game that you might not remember or even know.
• Former Astros slugger Evan Gattis explains purchase of 'snitches get stitches' glass featuring Mike Fiers
  Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros from 2015-17, told The Athletic in November that Houston electronically stole signs in 2017.
• Coronavirus and the NHL: Tracking how the pandemic has impacted hockey's landscape
  The coronavirus pandemic has halted the NHL season indefinitely.
• Coronavirus updates: NBA players, Sean Payton, other sports figures who tested positive for COVID-19
  Sporting News is tracking those from the sports world who test positive for the coronavirus.
• Avalanche players test positive for COVID-19
  The unnamed players are the third and fourth confirmed cases in the NHL.
• Missing March Madness 2020: Sweet 16 voting results of NCAA Tournament bracket, Day 2
  Sporting News breaks down the Sweet 16 voting of our Missing March Madness bracket.
• Packers' Aaron Rodgers describes frantic journey out of Peru as coronavirus was breaking out
  Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers described the "pandemonium" as he raced the clock to leave the South American country.
• A point-by-point breakdown of Michael Jordan's 'double nickel' masterpiece at Madison Square Garden
  You remember Michael Jordan's 55 points against the Knicks on March 28, 1995. Here is what you might have missed in that memorable performance.
• XFL to NFL: Tracking players to sign NFL contracts after 2020 season cancellation
  XFL standouts like P.J. Walker, Cam Phillips and Storm Norton are among a handful of players who are expected to sign NFL contracts. Here's the updated list of XFL players headed to the NFL.
• Canceled sports bracket: Fans will miss March Madness most in world without sports
  We at Sporting News write about sports — without them, we had to find out exactly which event we’ll miss the most.
• Missing March Madness bracket: Playing out the full schedule, scores for 2020 NCAA Tournament
  In lieu of an actual March Madness bracket — of upsets, buzzer-beaters and barn-burners — Sporting News will play out the entire 2020 NCAA Tournament ourselves.
• Five sports-related things to do with your kids during COVID-19 quarantine
  Your kids are stuck in the house with you, but you can still learn through sports.
• WrestleMania 36 date, start time, matches, PPV cost, location & rumors after WWE's coronavirus changes
  Here’s a complete guide to WWE WrestleMania 36, including the start time, PPV price, rumored matches and how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the location and broadcast of wrestling's biggest event.
• Sports on TV today: What to watch on ESPN, Fox Sports & other channels for Saturday, March 28
  Here's a complete TV guide to watch old game broadcasts on ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Fox Sports and others.
• NFL free agents 2020: Ranking top 50 players, best by position, tracking signings
  Sporting News' NFL free agency hub features a complete list of the top free agents in 2020, including the best players ranked by position. Keep track of every signing this offseason.
• Donald Trump asked Alex Rodriguez for advice on coronavirus response, report says
  The president turned to an old Twitter punching bag for help.
• Ohio State improves top-ranked recruiting class with five-star TreVeyon Henderson
  The No. 1 running back in the Class of 2021 has committed to the Buckeyes.
• New Broncos RB Melvin Gordon vows to prove doubters wrong
  After leaving the Chargers for the rival Broncos, Melvin Gordon is happy to acknowledge he has a huge chip on his shoulder.
• Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, rest of Jazz cleared after coronavirus quarantine
  Jazz players and staff have been cleared by medical personnel after observing 14-day periods of self-isolation.
• 'MLB The Show 20' tournament: Live results, how to watch Hunter Pence, Blake Snell & other players online
  It’s no secret that baseball players love video games, and what better video game for baseball players to play as they wait out the delayed start to the season than the newest version of "MLB The Show"?
• Ducks and chickens 'fly together': Ryan Getzlaf builds a coop in his backyard
  How Anaheim's captain has been spending his time away from the rink.
• ESPN's Doris Burke tested positive for coronavirus but is 'feeling well' in recovery
  Doris Burke has bounced back following her diagnosis, and she is continuing with safe practices and social distancing in quarantine.
• WWE WrestleMania 4 match grades: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage wins four bouts to take heavyweight championship belt
  Plus, Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant battled to a wild double disqualification in their WrestleMania rematch. Sporting News looks back on the March 27, 1988, event and grades all its matches.
• NHL and the coronavirus: Tracking teams' stance on paying employees
  The NHL has begun to feel the economic impact from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
• Joe Biden on why he wears a Phillies hat: 'It’s the way to be able to sleep with my wife'
  Joe Biden appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show as the two wore rival hats on what was supposed to be MLB Opening Day.
• 2020 LCS Spring Split Week 9 Saturday Matchups: Cloud9 a big betting favorite, Team Liquid fighting for playoff spot
  Sports Insiders' Jonathan Willis breaks down the betting odds for the Saturday matchups of the final week of the 2020 LCS Spring Split, where Cloud9 is a heavy favorite and Team Liquid is trying to overcome a disappointing start and make the playoffs.
• Roger Goodell wants you to shut the hell up about moving the NFL Draft date
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell used some odd language in a memo as an attempt to discourage public dissent about the league's decision to hold this year's draft as scheduled.
• Missing March Madness 2020: Sweet 16 voting results of NCAA Tournament bracket
  Sporting News breaks down the Sweet 16 voting of our Missing March Madness bracket.
• Kirk Herbstreit will be 'shocked' if NFL, college football happen in 2020
  ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit has concerns about whether the football season will happen because of the spread of COVID-19.
• Why WWE fans won't be seeing Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36
  The WWE superstar had a noted bout with leukemia and understandably doesn't want to risk his health.
• NFL free agency grades 2020: Live analysis of every free agent signing and trade
  Sporting News grades every NFL free agent signing and trade, including the biggest overpayments and steals as the contracts are reported.
• Fortnite Deadpool challenges: Where to deface posters and find big black marker
  Fortnite released its Week 6 Deadpool challenges and they're pretty simple to accomplish.
• Six things we learned from Stephen Curry's coronavirus Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci
  Stephen Curry pulled off his best crossover of the season with the help of the United States' leading expert on infectious diseases.
• College football rankings: Updated preseason top 25 for 2020
  It's never too early to look ahead to next year, and there are familiar schools atop Sporting News' way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2020 college football season.
• Fortnite Challenges: Dance at Lake Canoe, Camp Cod and Rainbow Rentals
  Dancing at Lake Canoe, Camp Cod and Rainbow Rentals seems easy enough, but you need to know where they're located.
• Joe Montana says Patriots made 'mistake' letting Tom Brady leave
  Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana talked about Tom Brady's exit from the New England Patriots.
• NBA Draft prospects 2020: Tracking the early-entry list of top players who have declared
  The early-entry deadline for the 2020 NBA Draft is fast approaching. Which top prospects will declare as part of this year's draft class?
• Sports on TV today: What to watch on ESPN, Fox Sports & other channels for Friday, March 27
  Here's a complete TV guide to watch old game broadcasts on ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Fox Sports and others.
• Remembering Jimmy Wynn — and two tape-measure home runs
  The drives, hit more than half a century ago, showed why the late former MLB outfielder was nicknamed the Toy Cannon.
• LeBron James says no excitement or joy in sports without fans
  "I just don't know how we can imagine a sporting event without fans," the Lakers star said on a recent podcast.
• Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown 'not a fit' for Buccaneers
  Antonio Brown will not be joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
• Potentially big changes to MLB Draft part of coronavirus agreement between players, owners
  The sides, in working out a pact to aid players who are being kept off the field by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, have altered player acquisition greatly over the next two years.
• NFL Draft 2020 to go on as scheduled, Roger Goodell tells teams
  The draft remains scheduled for April 23-25. Teams will make selections remotely.
• ESPN changes course, decides to broadcast 2020 WNBA Draft on main channel instead of ESPN2
  An ESPN official told Sporting News about the change Thursday afternoon.
• Rewind to 2005: The last time the NHL postponed the draft
  Coming on the heels of the canceled 2004-05 season, the '05 draft was delayed until the end of July.
• Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations
  It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.
• Taylor Hall chirps Ryan Strome for slapshot video
  Strome showcased a blistering tennis ball slapshot on Twitter, drawing sarcastic responses from fellow NHL players.
• 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin converting company's MLB jerseys to masks, gowns to fight coronavirus
  The owner of Fanatics, a sports apparel manufacturer, is halting jersey production to aid medical workers fighting against COVID-19.
• 2020 Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet: Rankings, tiers, sleepers, prospects, auction values, team names, more
  Our 2020 fantasy baseball cheat sheet will help you dominate your draft. Rankings, tiers, sleepers, busts, top prospects, mock drafts, auction value projections, draft strategy tips, team names, and much more -- you need it, we have it.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
  With free agency in full swing, we look at our early 2020 fantasy QB rankings. From the top quarterbacks to potential sleepers, get a head start on your draft cheat sheet.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: RB
  Some surprise free agency moves altered our early 2020 fantasy RB rankings. See which running backs moved up, which moved down, and which loom as potential sleepers.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR
  Trades and free agent signings have shaken up our early 2020 fantasy football WR rankings. We highlight the biggest movers and potential wide receiver sleepers.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: TE
  Several key tight ends changed teams during the free agency period, and a couple more got a new quarterback. See how it all affects the early 2020 fantasy TE rankings.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense
  Even after free agency, it's tough to have a firm grasp on 2020 fantasy defense rankings, but we still check in with an early list and see how D/STs stack up next to each other.
• 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kicker
  If your fantasy football league still has kickers, then you should find a new fantasy football league. But if you're not going to do that, then you should check out our early 2020 fantasy football kicker rankings.
• Opening Day memories: The time Jim Johnson lost A's fans in 17 pitches
  The beginning of the end of Johnson's MLB career came out of nowhere.
• Opening Day memories: Tuffy Rhodes takes Doc Gooden deep three times, Cubs still lose
  April 4, 1994, was the day Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes etched his name into baseball lore.
• Opening Day memories: Raising banners, Al Leiter and the New York Mets
  Opening Days, whether the first game or the year or the first game at home, are always special.
• Drew Brees, wife Brittany to donate $5M to aid Louisiana during coronavirus pandemic
  The Saints quarterback and his wife will donate the money to several organizations "for as long as it takes" for those in need.
• Russell Wilson wants Seahawks throwback uniforms, and he might get his wish
  To the delight of everybody, the NFL is thinking about ditching the rule that has limited possibilities for throwback uniforms over the last seven years.
• Albert Pujols' chase for 700 home runs up in the air as MLB season pauses
  The coronavirus pandemic put the MLB season on hold, and may have totally canceled Albert Pujols' quest for 700 big flys.
• Chase Elliott blasts iRacing crew chief Ryan Blaney: 'He was in and out of the room'
  Close friend? Check. Good crew chief? Not at all.
• Tom Brady won't be dragged down by Bruce Arians, Buccaneers the way he was by Patriots
  Not only will Brady succeed in Arians' offense, but he will be reborn in Tampa Bay after frustration plagued the end of his tenure in New England.
• Missing Opening Day? Strat-O-Matic is simulating the 2020 MLB season
  The dice- and card-game company is helping fans get over the lack of baseball.
• Britney Spears claims to have shattered world record for 100-meter dash, beating Usain Bolt
  Staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic has allowed Britney Spears to get REALLY good at running.
• Missing March Madness: Kentucky-Ohio State was much too sweet for early NCAA Tournament meeting
  The Wildcats and Buckeyes were thrown into a stacked bracket for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Then they met in the East semifinals.
• Opening Day memories: A weird night in Flushing in 1995
  Baseball was back in late April 1995, but lots of fans weren't in the mood to celebrate.
• Opening Day memories: Missed World Series rings, hot soup and a chilly day in Atlanta
  My baseball experience on April 1, 1996, was doomed pretty much from the beginning.
• Destroy Dog Houses in Fortnite: Locations and how to quickly finish challenge
  One of the challenges for Chapter 2 Season 2 Week 6 is to destroy three Dog Houses ... but where are they?
• 30 MLB players we'll miss watching most on what should have been Opening Day
  Here’s one player from each team who we were especially looking forward to seeing perform.
• Deshaun Watson's cryptic tweets inspire fan-created rumors about a Texans exit
  Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson keeps tweeting weird phrases, and people don't know what he's talking about.
• Opening Day memories: When under-appreciated Mark Buehrle made the play of the year on Opening Day
  Mark Buehrle was a quietly great pitcher, but there was nothing quiet about this play he made on Opening Day 2010.
• When is Opening Day 2020? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams
  When is Opening Day? Your guess is as good as ours.
• Rob Manfred optimistic MLB will be 'gearing back up' in May
  The commissioner appeared to confirm what is being reported about how the season will look when it finally begins.
• Daily sports TV schedule: What to watch on ESPN, FS1 & other channels for Thursday, March 26
  Here's a complete TV guide to watch old game broadcasts on ESPN, MLB Network, Fox Sports 1 and others.
• 15 things we miss most about baseball, ranked
  Opening Day is, unfortunately, not happening on time this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the things we'll miss most about the start of the season.
• MLB Opening Day schedule: How to watch classic baseball games on MLB Network, FS1 & more
  There are no live games, obviously, but there’s still plenty of baseball to watch.
• Anthony Joshua could handle long layoff before unification fight vs. Tyson Fury, says Eddie Hearn
  Hearn has not ruled out the possibility of a blockbuster bout for Joshua this year.
• Tom Brady 'can make every throw,' Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians says
  Bruce Arians addressed concerns about new Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady, who left the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.
• Dana White trying to build 'baddest card' for UFC 249, denies job cuts
  UFC president Dana White is looking to add fights to the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson card, which will be a closed event.
• Wimbledon 2020 decision next week as organizers confirm emergency meeting
  The All England Club will meet to decide what to do with the tournament, though it will not be played behind closed doors.
• Eric Dickerson to speak with Rams about his 'disappointment' with new logo
  Rams legend Eric Dickerson is not feeling the team's new look.
• Hockey equipment company Bauer begins making face shields for medical workers
  The company has reportedly already received over 100,000 orders from hospitals.
• NHL free agency 2020: Complete list of all 31 teams' UFA, RFA players
  The new NHL contract year is expected to begin on July 1. SN has put together team-by-team lists of the top players on the market.
• ESPN's best 'Monday Night Football' announcer options after Peyton Manning rejection
  Stick with Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland? Consider in-house talent? Here are ESPN's short-term options for "Monday Night Football."
• MLB uniforms, ranked: Ranking all 30 teams' uniforms ahead of the 2020 season
  Major League Baseball is deeply entrenched in tradition, which means uniforms aren't really much to toy with.
• Ranking all 30 MLB teams' uniforms for 2020 season
  Major League Baseball is deeply entrenched in tradition, which means uniforms aren't really much to toy with.

FOX Sports©

• Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Olympics
  Tokyo Olympic organizers are leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021
• Relive the USA's win over France in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup
  Megan Rapinoe scored two goals to help carry the USA to a 2-1 win over host France in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup.
• WMU promotes assistant Bates to head basketball coach
  Western Michigan promoted Clayton Bates to be its basketball coach
• Knicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirus
  James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus
• Rangers ENCORE Highlights from the Final Game at Globe Life Park
  Rangers ENCORE Highlights from the Final Game at Globe Life Park
• Stars ENCORE Highlights of Dallas at Arizona on Dec. 29
  Stars ENCORE Highlights of Dallas at Arizona on Dec. 29
• Thunder ENCORE Highlights vs. the Nets on Jan. 7
  Thunder ENCORE Highlights vs. the Nets on Jan. 7
• Steven Adams on the Thunder win over the Nets on Jan. 7 | Thunder ENCORE
  Steven Adams on the Thunder win over the Nets on Jan. 7 | Thunder ENCORE
• WATCH: CP3 Makes a Tough Shot in Overtime vs. Brooklyn | Thunder ENCORE
  WATCH: CP3 Makes a Tough Shot in Overtime vs. Brooklyn | Thunder ENCORE
• Panthers agree to terms with D Alec Rauhauser on 1-year, 2-way contract
  The Florida Panthers have recently agreed to terms with 6-foot-3 defenseman Alec Rauhauser on a one-year, two-way contract.

ESPN©

• Why these five free-agent signings could be steals -- at their price
  The Buccaneers struck gold on an inexpensive deal with Shaq Barrett in 2019. What are the bargain deals this year that could pay off big time?
• Barnwell: Yes, I'm a tough grader, but here are the signings I like
  Bill Barnwell graded more than 100 deals over the past two weeks, and these are his favorite.
• Knicks owner Dolan tests positive for coronavirus
  James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
• Source: Chiefs re-signing WR Robinson for 1 year
  Demarcus Robinson's production increased each season after cracking the Chiefs' receiving rotation, going from 21 catches and 212 yards in 2017 to 32 and 449 in 2019.
• Ravens add DE Wolfe after failed Brockers deal
  One day after the Ravens were unable to finalize a deal with Michael Brockers, they reached agreement on a one-year contract worth up to $6 million with free-agent defensive end Derek Wolfe.
• Father of ex-NFL QB Hebert dies from COVID-19
  Bobby Hebert Sr. -- the father of former New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Bobby Hebert -- died Saturday at the age of 81 after testing positive for the coronavirus.
• Juventus, players agree on €90M wage reduction
  Juventus, players agree on €90M wage reduction
• Tiz the Law wins Fla. Derby before empty stands
  With fans not allowed at Gulfstream, Tiz the Law won Saturday's Florida Derby to stamp himself as a prime Kentucky Derby contender if the rescheduled race goes off as planned in early September.
• How NFL first-round draft picks fared, what's in store in 2020
  How did the first-rounders do in 2019 and what's next? Our NFL Nation reporters project what's ahead in 2020.
• Can Newton's second act live up to his first?
  Newton's reaction to his release will define the reinvention of one of the most dynamic athletes the NFL has seen.
• A letter from the great quarantine: Missing football, pasta and friendship
  Wright Thompson reflects on sport, food and loneliness in the time of coronavirus.
• Sports companies band together to help the medical field in time of need
  With a shortage of medical supplies nationwide, Fanatics, Bauer, Nike and other companies have come together in a time of great need.
• The best pitching performance ever for all 30 MLB teams
  From 20-strikeout outings to unforgettable no-nos, we look at the best gem ever thrown by each franchise and try to predict who could top it.
• 'What even is that pitch?' An oral history of Kerry Wood's 20-K day
  Wood, Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom tied the single-game strikeout record.
• What the NBA can learn from China's attempt to restart basketball during the coronavirus pandemic
  The Chinese Basketball Association was the first major sports league stopped by the coronavirus. As it attempts to resume its season, the NBA will be paying attention to see what is successful.
• From the archives: The story behind Ronda Rousey's UFC return
  Before Ronda Rousey could return to the Octagon, she had to answer a simple question: Why should she?
• Elite Eight: South and Midwest breakdowns
  ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the Elite Eight for the South and Midwest Regions.
• What the MLB deal with players means for 2020 season and beyond
  From salaries to resuming play, and its impact on the draft and the minors, answering how the agreement will shape the game's future.
• What you need to know before rewatching WrestleMania 32 on ESPN
  WrestleMania 32 will be rebroadcast on ESPN this Sunday. Catch up with the storylines that were in place before watching the memorable event.
• Tom Brady, other NFL stars stay positive as they stay home
  From TikTok dancing to board games to learning a new language, current and former NFL players are trying to pass the time like the rest of us.
• Chapman is a comeback story and a Twitter feed for our time
  The former Kentucky and NBA star overcame addiction in his retirement to become the foremost curator of fun, feel-good Twitter content. And oh, can we use that right about now.
• Woj Pod: Burke reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
  ESPN NBA analyst Doris Burke joins The Woj Pod to reveal that she has tested positive for the coronavirus.
• Dwane Casey describes how the Pistons confronted the coronavirus
  From playing one of the last games before the NBA suspension to the challenge of a player diagnosed with the coronavirus, the Detroit Pistons have had a strenuous experience dealing with a global pandemic.
• Solskjaer at Man United: Assessing his first year as full-time manager
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit low points during his rollercoaster year in full-time charge at Manchester United, but there is cause for optimism.
• Disappointed Osaka supports Olympics delay
  Naomi Osaka agrees that the "time is not now" to stage the Olympics and that her native Japan "will show the world our beautiful country when the time is right."
• Tokyo leaning summer '21, not spring, for Games
  Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to have an eye on starting the Games in summer of 2021.
• How the 'storm' of Jones' past keeps catching up with the UFC champ
  Jon Jones has spoken about accountability and growing as a man, but this latest arrest keeps the narrative focused on his problems.
• 30 for 30: Stream all your favorite films and shorts
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• LCS roundtable: Which team besides Cloud9 can make a deep playoff run?
  Only Cloud9 have clinched a playoff berth heading into the final week of the LCS spring split. Our experts analyze the potential playoff field and answer more questions in this week's roundtable.
• Mike Clay's 2020 top 300 PPR fantasy football rankings
  Mike provides his updated fantasy football rankings for the 2020 season, broken down by position and a top 300.

USA Today©

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• Knicks, Rangers owner James Dolan tests positive for coronavirus
  Madison Square Garden Company chairman and CEO James Dolan has tested positive for coronavirus, the Knicks announced Saturday night.       
• Former MLB All-Star Jim Edmonds hospitalized, tested for coronavirus
  St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Jim Edmonds said in his Instagram Stories Saturday that he was hospitalized and tested for coronavirus.       
• University of Georgia athletics 'planning as if a football season is going to happen'
  Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity said his department is currently "planning as if football season is going to happen."       
• Carmelo Anthony shares story of LeBron James saving him in the ocean 'like MacGyver'
  Carmelo Anthony shared an incredible story about how LeBron James saved him from the ocean during a vacation trip.       
• President Donald Trump called Alex Rodriguez seeking advice on coronavirus response
  Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez received a call from President Donald Trump this week, seeking A-Rod's thoughts on the coronavirus response.       
• NCAA medical advisors warn athletes: Don't share weights or balls as coronavirus fight may last months
  NCAA medical advisors gave college athletes training advice, like not sharing weights or balls, but cautioned coronavirus battle could take months.       
• 'Madden NFL Invitational' featuring Michael Vick and current, former players will provide coronavirus relief
  Fox Sports will air a charity Madden NFL 20 tournament with Michael Vick, Matt Leinart and others for coronavirus relief at 7 p.m. Sunday.       
• Tokyo Olympics committee president says spring 2021 is unlikely timeframe for rescheduled Games
  Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics committee president hopes to have conclusions about new dates soon, but having Games in spring 2021 is unlikely.       
• Online push-up parties? College football coaches get creative in spring coronavirus shutdown
  With spring practice shut down due to coronavirus, college football coaches find new ways to connect with players, including virtual tours of campus.       
• Colorado Avalanche announce second positive coronavirus test; NHL player cases up to four
  The Colorado Avalanche said Saturday that a second unidentified player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation.       
• Big3 still planning quarantined reality show, preseason tournament amid coronavirus
  The Big3 basketball league is going forward with its plans for a quarantined reality show and preseason tournament amid the coronavirus pandemic.       
• Day 17 without sports 😭: Would last 2 weeks have changed LeBron vs. Giannis MVP debate?
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