Remaining teams will play eight games to determine playoff seeds; medical protocols are still being negotiated between owners and the union.
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Weightlifting investigation finds doping cover-ups, millions of dollars in missing money
An investigation of the International Weightlifting Federation finds ‘systematic governance failures and corruption at the highest level.’
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Tottenham borrows $220M; Premier League clubs agree to 5 substitutes
Tottenham is using an emergency loan to deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the cancellation of two NFL games.
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New Red Sox manager not dwelling on Alex Cora’s potential return in 2021
Ron Roenicke is focused on this season, if it happens, saying ‘I’m not going to be mad about whatever goes on.’
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IOC seeks insurance compensation for delayed Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has insurance against the cancellation of an Olympics, but it’s unclear if it covers the one-year postponement forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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MLB rejects 114-game plan, tells union it wants shorter season
After initially proposing an 82-game season with steep pay cuts, owners now might propose a 50-game season.
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Source: NBA to present players with plan on Thursday to restart season
The proposal will call for 22 teams – nine from the Eastern Conference – to convene in Florida with each playing eight games to determine seedings for the playoffs.
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MLS, players reach deal on new CBA, clearing way for return this summer
All 26 MLS teams will report to Orlando later this month for a tournament.
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Without minicamp, Patriots will once again count on coaching
With no in-person minicamp, Bill Belichick and the New England coaching staff will once again make the most of what’s available until players and coaches can get on the field.
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Union unmoved by MLB’s 50-game plan; sides no closer to agreement for 2020 season
The latest developments leave baseball still without a deal to play this year, with a soft deadline of this week to be able to hold Opening Day on July 4.