As the Celtics and the NBA work toward a resumption, Danny Ainge is ready to take whatever playoff the league decides, saying ‘we all have to play under the same rules.’
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Hungarian league reprimands player for wearing George Floyd shirt
Tokmac Nguen gets a written reprimand for displaying his undershirt – with the words “Justice for George Floyd” – after scoring a goal.
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NCAA offers guidelines to bring athletes back to campus
The suggestions are not universal rules and do not recommend testing all athletes for COVID-19, leaving the decision up to individuals schools.
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Chara ‘grateful for the opportunity’ as hockey makes strides to return
The new playoff format did not benefit Boston, but veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara says the Bruins should embrace the chance to return to the ice.
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CEO provides few details on status of rescheduled Tokyo Games
Toshiro Muto has spoken cautiously ever since the coronavirus pandemic caused the postponement and had little to say Friday about any progress.
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John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
Organizers say holding the John Deere Classic on July 9-12 would present too many obstacles, and it’s a better financial decision to cancel.
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Boston Marathon canceled ‘for public health reasons’
The iconic race, rescheduled for its 124th running on Sept. 14 after an earlier postponement, will be a virtual event because it ‘would not be responsible or realistic’ to hold the event.
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NHL awards: Boston’s Pastrnak shares goal-scoring title with Ovechkin
David Pastrnak and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin each finished with 48 goals, and Bruins goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak will get the award for fewest goals allowed.
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Belichick let Reggie Wayne keep $450K signing bonus for just two weeks with team
It was the ‘best job ever’ for the longtime Colts receiver, who offered to return his Patriots signing bonus when his attempt to come back from injury at age 36 fell short.
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Pending approval, Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
England’s top soccer league, which last had a game on March 9, will need strict medical protocols in place and government approval to resume play – without spectators.