Boston star Jayson Tatum is apparently among the NBA players who inquired about insurance to protect against career-threatening injuries during the league’s restart in Orlando.
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As Florida COVID-19 numbers rise, NBA prepares to descend on Disney
The league believes it has done what’s necessary for the health and safety of the 22 teams coming to Orlando next month.
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NHL players not expected to wear full shields as league focuses on off-ice protection
Bauer has developed a full face shield for off-ice personnel, which could be used by staff, coaches and other team personnel.
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Serena Williams eager to play U.S. Open; Kyrgios calls organizers ‘selfish’
While Serena Williams ‘cannot wait to return’ to play in New York, Nick Kyrgios says holding the tournament is ‘selfish with everything going on at the moment.’
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Iowa cuts ties with strength coach after mistreatment claims
Iowa and Chris Doyle – the highest paid strength coach in college football – reach a settlement agreement after claims of mistreatment and belittling of African American players come to light.
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FIFA urges ‘tolerance’ after Trump says he ‘won’t be watching anymore’
After President Trump’s response to U.S. Soccer putting aside its policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem, FIFA calls for ‘mutual respect and common sense.’
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Ask a Naturalist: Woodpecker’s early morning routine a cause for sleep deprivation
Wildlife questions from Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
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Canoeing in Maine: The ocean pushes you to Camp Ellis, then pushes against on the return trip
The 4-mile trip is an hour out and two hours back, but both ends of the journey provide so many opportunities to enjoy the beauty around you.
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NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates
While some players have started working out at team facilities, others are in limbo because of quarantine rules for those going from the U.S. to Canada, and vice versa.
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Bruins announce a player tested positive for coronavirus
The unnamed player has since tested negative twice and remains asymptomatic, and has not been part of informal workouts with teammates.