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AP source: NHLPA executive board voting on 24-team playoff proposal

The NHLPA executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return-to-play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Players' association responds to MLB on proposed virus protocols

The baseball players’ association gave MLB a wide-ranging response to a 67-page proposed set of protocols for play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With no universal playbook for virus testing, each sport must decide how much risk it can take

There is no universal playbook for coronavirus testing in professional sports, but there’s plenty of common ground.

Possible border restrictions could make NHL's return tricky

The NHL’s return-to-play format could be complicated further should the U.S. and Canada extend border restrictions into July.

Governors increasingly support return of sports in empty stadiums

Governors around the U.S. are warming to the idea of the return of pro sports without fans, provided that further progress against the coronavirus is made.

No mascots, no spitting, no high-fives — MLB faces vast changes to daily protocols

A 67-page draft of Major League Baseball’s proposed 2020 Operations Manual details the wide array of changes to the game amid COVID-19.

With fans stuck at home, MLB projects $640K loss each game

Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an average loss of $640,000 for each game over an 82-game season.

Cards’ four-game sweep at Wrigley, HOF announcement to air on FSMW

The Cardinals’ four-game sweep at Chicago last September and the announcement of the 2020 Cardinals Hall of Fame class air the week of May 18 on FSMW.

Cardinals to announce 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Class on May 22

The announcement of the 2020 Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction Class will be made during a 30-minute special on FOX Sports Midwest.

AP source: Players ask MLB for numerous financial records

Lawyers for the baseball players’ union asked Major League Baseball to submit a slew of financial documents that detail the industry’s finances.

McMahon calls firing of XFL commissioner Luck justified

Vince McMahon’s lawyers argued that he was justified in firing league CEO Oliver Luck last month just before the football operation shut down.

Previous MLB draft picks feel fortunate to avoid this year's format

Only 160 players will be drafted, by far the fewest since the annual selection started in 1965, and the money will be much less.

Arizona clears way for sports to resume; state could serve as a hub site as leagues try to return

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the state.

AP source: No MLB economic plan in first session with players

An electronic meeting of MLB and the players’ association lasted several hours in the first presentation to the players’ union.

While big league sports should survive pandemic, minor league sports might not

As major league baseball, football, basketball and hockey chart plans to play, minor league sports face a more treacherous climb to return.

A look at who likely benefits if NL adds designated hitter

A full-time designated hitter in the National League, same as the American League, is part of the proposal MLB owners are making to players.

Production of Louisville Slugger bats resumes as MLB provides possible plan to play

Major League Baseball may be weeks away from playing again, but the factory that supplies bats to many of its players resumed production Monday in Kentucky.

AP source: World Baseball Classic to be postponed from 2021 to 2023

The World Baseball Classic will be postponed from 2021 to 2023 because of the new coronavirus, a source tells The Associated Press.

MLB owners reportedly approve sending plan to start season in July to players union

Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the season starting around July 4.

Budget crunch could affect how college teams handle travel

When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.

Athletes across sports, but especially pitchers, will 'need to know when to peak'

Making it safe for America’s professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing. Making sure athletes are in game shape is another.

COVID-19 pandemic could bring an end to one of sports' more unsanitary traditions

In the wake of the new coronavirus, teams are revoking the germ-landing privileges that turned sporting venues into potential biohazard sites.

Less than 1% of MLB employees test positive for COVID-19 antibodies

Just 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

NHL execs express mixed feelings over proposal to hold draft early

There are mixed feelings among executives about the idea, ranging from frustration to begrudging acceptance.

A few sports offering a glimmer of hope for a return to some form of normalcy

It’s only a glimmer of hope. Let’s not pop the champagne just yet.

Quiet of baseball in empty stadiums could affect conversations, strategy

Whenever baseball returns after the delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the sound of silence might come into play like never before.

Taiwan allows socially distanced baseball fans inside stadium

There were fans in the stands for baseball in Taiwan on Friday, albeit spaced far apart as a safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus.

13 of 14 SEC schools have committed to resuming in-person classes this fall

All but one of the 14 schools in the Southeastern Conference have indicated they plan to reopen their campuses for the fall semester.

AP report: MLB draft still likely to begin on June 10

MLB owners will discuss a length for the amateur draft next week and are likely to start the selections on the original date of June 10.

International travel could be a roadblock as NHL seeks to resume season

Getting non-Canadian resident players across the border to join their teams could be an obstacle as the NHL seeks to resume its season.