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Oakland A's To Stop Paying Minor League Players During The Pandemic

The Oakland Athletics said they plan to stop paying their minor league players beginning June 1. They became the first team to eliminate payments because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Oakland A's To Stop Paying Minor League Players During The Pandemic

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Week In Sports: Colleges Prepare For Fall; Remembering Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan

Colleges are preparing for the next athletic season amid the pandemic. Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan is remembered. ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary ends.

Week In Sports: Colleges Prepare For Fall; Remembering Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan

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Experts Say It Is Too Soon For Pro Sports To Reopen

Major pro sports in the U.S. are still shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the momentum has been building for them to restart. But some experts believe that it is too soon for a comeback.

Experts Say It Is Too Soon For Pro Sports To Reopen

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ESPN Captivates Sports-Hungry Fans With Jordan Documentary 'Last Dance'

ESPN's broadcast of The Last Dance — a 10-part documentary on the career of NBA legend Michael Jordan and his six-time champions Chicago Bulls — is the talk of a sports-starved nation.

ESPN Captivates Sports-Hungry Fans With Jordan Documentary 'Last Dance'

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Week In Sports: Competitive Cornhole To Air On ESPN, NASCAR Slated To Return

Cornhole is making a comeback on ESPN. And NASCAR is slated to return to TV, but questions still remain about football, baseball, basketball and football.

Week In Sports: Competitive Cornhole To Air On ESPN, NASCAR Slated To Return

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Yelling 'Fore' Again ... But 2 At A Time

Curt Fitzpatrick (left) and Ross Jepson keep their distance on Three Rivers Golf Course in Kelso, Wash. The state lifted COVID-19 restrictions on golf courses after a month-and-a-half shutdown. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Yelling 'Fore' Again ... But 2 At A Time

As golf courses around the country begin to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, golfers now find a new normal. Social distancing and other changes are part of a different game.

Yelling 'Fore' Again ... But 2 At A Time

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Washington State Allows Golfers To Get Back To The Courses

The state of Washington has allowed all golf courses to reopen this week. But the golfers will have to follow a strict set of rules to enjoy the game safely.

Washington State Allows Golfers To Get Back To The Courses

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Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's Claim Of Unequal Pay

A district judge in California has dismissed the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's claim of unequal pay. But claims of unequal travel and medical staff can go to trial.

Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's Claim Of Unequal Pay

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NCAA Board of Governors To Ensure Fair Compensation For College Athletes

The NCAA Board of Governors is clearing the way for college athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image and likeness. Colleges would not be allowed to pay them.

NCAA Board of Governors To Ensure Fair Compensation For College Athletes

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NCAA Moves To Allow College Athletes To Profit

A key NCAA panel has cleared the way for college athletes to be paid. Once approved, athletes could get sponsorship and endorsement deals but would not get money from their universities or colleges.

NCAA Moves To Allow College Athletes To Profit

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The Coronavirus Pandemic Puts The NFL Season At Risk

The NFL draft has passed, which usually means it is time to look ahead toward the season. But the coronavirus pandemic has left players and fans uncertain whether the season will happen at all.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Puts The NFL Season At Risk

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Saturday Sports: NFL Draft Satisfies When Games Can't

The NFL draft does a great job of distracting fans who've been missing sports. Plus: Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires after coaching women's basketball for 33 years.

Saturday Sports: NFL Draft Satisfies When Games Can't

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NFL Draft Moves Online Amid Pandemic

Tonight's NFL draft will be like no other in history. College's top football prospects won't meet in a big banquet hall. Instead, many will connect from home through TV and remote cameras.

NFL Draft Moves Online Amid Pandemic

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You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea

First base umpire Lee Gye-sung (right) wears a mask and gloves as a precaution against the coronavirus during the preseason baseball game between the Doosan Bears and the LG Twins in Seoul on April 21. Lee Jin-man/AP hide caption

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You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea

The Korean Baseball Organization will begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans. The KBO hopes this week's start of preseason games leads to a smooth opening of the regular season.

You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea

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What The U.S. Can Learn From Korean Post-Quarantine Sports

South Korea's top baseball league begins its preseason Tuesday — without fans and with strict rules for players. As U.S. sports leagues ponder restarting, what lessons can be learned from overseas?

What The U.S. Can Learn From Korean Post-Quarantine Sports

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