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NHL removes Columbus from list of potential hub cities

The National Hockey League has begun winnowing its possible locations to resume the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, eliminating Columbus.

Ex-Blues forward Chris Thorburn announces retirement

Chris Thorburn announced his retirement after playing 801 NHL games with four clubs and winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.

MLB-MLBPA negotiations at a standstill after Manfred and Clark's email exchange

An email from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to union head Tony Clark led to a balk in the drawn-out talks to start the pandemic-delayed season.

AP source: MLB spring training sites closing amid concern over virus

Every team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

MLB tells players' union 60-game season is max, 50 or fewer possible

The players’ association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season.

Short season could give MLB a distinctly college vibe

A 60- to 70-game Major League Baseball schedule would look somewhat similar to a college slate — and could bring some perks.

Canada approves NHL plan to play hockey north of the border

Canada has approved a National Hockey League plan to play in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic.

USL Championship to resume play July 11

The second-tier United Soccer League Championship is preparing to resume its season July 11 after reaching agreement with the USL Players Association.

Players counter with proposal for 70-game season (10 more than MLB)

Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, leaving them and management 10 games and about $275 million apart.

Major leaguers commit $1 million to support minor league players

Major leaguers have committed $1 million to support minor leaguers whose leagues appear unlikely to start this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

AP source: MLB commissioner, union head meet in Arizona

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met with players’ union head Tony Clark in Arizona in an attempt to restart talks aimed at starting the 2020 season.

MLB fans debate legitimacy of potential 50-game season

Would baseball fans consider a severely shortened 2020 Major League Baseball schedule legit?

NHL focused on off-ice safety; full shields won't be required for players

NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.

Cardinals sign fifth-round pick LJ Jones IV, eight undrafted free agents

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Tuesday that they’ve agreed to terms with fifth-rounder LJ Jones IV and eight undrafted free agents.

Mizzou's Pinkel is on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Missouri coach Gary Pinkel is among 78 players and seven coaches from major college football who are up for selection to the college hall.

PM Trudeau says Canadian government is ‘open’ to NHL hub city

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is “open” to the NHL operating a playoff “hub city” in Canada if it is allowed by local health authorities.

Battle between MLB, MLBPA could foreshadow slow offseason, future labor disputes

Baseball could be bracing for a lockout in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport’s first work stoppage since 1994-95.

MLBPA cuts off negotiations with owners, asks Commissioner Manfred to order return

MLBPA told MLB additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work.

MLB counter to players: 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game regular season

MLB has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game regular season in an effort to start the pandemic-delayed season.

NHL players aren't rushing back to home rinks for voluntary skates

With training camps able to open July 10, NHL players are expected to trickle back in preparation for the resumption of the season.

NCAA football oversight committee finalizes plan for extended preseason

The NCAA football oversight committee finalized a plan for an extended preseason that would include an additional two weeks for teams to hold walk-throughs.

Field of Dreams game: No one knows if they will come to Iowa

With the 2020 MLB season still uncertain, it’s unknown whether the Yankees and White Sox will play in a Dyersville, Iowa, cornfield this summer.

NHL camps to open July 10 pending league-player resolution of final issues

The NHL and NHLPA gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp July 10 in the next step toward completing the 2019-20 season.

Cardinals select third baseman Jordan Walker with No. 21 overall pick in MLB Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals selected high school third baseman Jordan Walker with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

AP report: MLBPA proposes 89-game season with full prorated salaries

MLB players have moved toward teams but remained far apart economically in their latest proposal for starting the pandemic-delayed season.

Seniority, generosity may decide who can attend college football games

Schools with high ticket demand are making plans to determine who gets a seat if football stadium capacities are reduced because of the pandemic.

2 1/2 months after being postponed, Tokyo Olympics are still up in the air for 2021

2 1/2 months after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, where do the games stand?

Current and former NHL players align to form Hockey Diversity Alliance

Seven current or former black NHL players formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism in the sport.

Details of MLB's return-to-play proposal to MLBPA

Details of the proposal made Monday by Major League Baseball to the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Colleges build bubbles in cautious first steps toward football season

College football is scheduled to kick off in less than three months and there are many reasons to be hopeful that games will be played Labor Day weekend.