New England is fined $1.1 million and will forfeit a pick in next year’s draft as penalties for filming the Bengals sideline last December.
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Rays put top prospect Franco on 60-man roster
Wander Franco, a 19-year-old shortstop rated as baseball’s best prospect, will be eligible to play in the shortened MLB season.
Red Sox announce partial roster for 60-man pool
The team can still add 13 players before the start of the regular season.
Mackenzie Hughes shoots 60, grabs early lead at PGA Tour event in Connecticut
Hughes shoots a career-low round on a day when low scores were plentiful at the Travelers Championship.
NFL hasn’t changed plans for start of training camp
The league still hopes camps will open in late July, but the number of preseason games might be reduced.
NASCAR says noose in Wallace’s garage was real
The organization releases a photo from Bubba Wallace’s stall at Talladega as it addresses complaints that it overreacted.
Kentucky Derby plans to allow spectators
Officials at Churchill Downs get permission from the state to have some fans at this year’s rescheduled race on Sept. 5.
Mickelson among additions to U.S. Open field
With qualifying canceled, the USGA adds more players from the world ranking list, including Phil Mickelson.
NFL cancels Hall of Fame ceremony, game
The preseason opener between the Cowboys and Steelers is moved to 2021, and the induction ceremony also will take place next August.
Australia, New Zealand chosen to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
The joint bid is picked over the only other contender, Colombia.