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Reports: NFL has 77 false positive COVID-19 tests from lab

The NFL had 77 positive COVID-19 tests from 11 teams re-examined by a New Jersey lab after false positives, and all those tests came back negative.
4 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens free safety Earl Thomas waits for a play...
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Baltimore Ravens terminate contract of safety Earl Thomas after fight

The Baltimore Ravens have terminated the contract of seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas, who got involved in a fight with a teammate Friday.
4 years ago
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2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open preparing for fewer fans, venues

Waste Management Open tournament chairman Scott Jenkins said in a statement that they hope to welcome some fans to the event.
4 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: MLB HR leaders since the 2018 season

Can you name the MLB players who have left the yard the most times since the beginning of the 2018 season? Good luck, it's Trivia Tuesday!
4 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 15: (R-L) Stipe Miocic punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC heavyweight c...
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Miocic retains heavyweight crown with decision over Cormier

Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision in a five-round bout Saturday night to win the rubber match of a fantastic trilogy.
4 years ago
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Big 10 parents call on league to play; OU reports 9 coronavirus positives

Ohio State and Iowa parents are calling on the Big 10 to play football this year. Meanwhile, Oklahoma said nine Sooners tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Former Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry fired by Pelicans after 5 seasons

The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Alvin Gentry on Saturday after the club missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons.
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Trivia Tuesday: Can you name the Suns’ all-time playoff scorers?

Can you name the Phoenix Suns' top 25 career playoff scorers? Let's hope you can, because that's this week's Trivia Tuesday challenge!
4 years ago
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Collin Morikawa delivers a great shot in quiet moment to win PGA

Collin Morikawa closed with a 6-under 64, the lowest final round by a PGA champion in 25 years, and took his place among the young stars taking over golf.
4 years ago
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Harvick holds off Hamlin for Michigan doubleheader sweep

Harvick held off Hamlin on Sunday to complete a doubleheader sweep in the NASCAR Cup Series. He'd also won Saturday's race, giving him six on the season.
4 years ago
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Pac-12 player group ‘disappointed’ after commissioner call

The Pac-12 players of the “WeAreUnited” movement said they were “disappointed and deeply concerned” after a recent meeting with the commissioner.
4 years ago
In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to...
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Mid-American Conference cancels fall football due to virus

The Mid-American Conference became the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

AIA director gives update on return to high school sports

AIA Executive Director David Hines joined KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Arizona’s Morning News to discuss the return of high school sports in Arizona.
4 years ago
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AIA approves return plan for fall sports in Arizona, including football

After hearing from schools around the state, the AIA has approved a return to fall sports calendar amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Big four (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) MVPs of the last decade

Can you name the Most Valuable Players in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL over the last decade? Let's hope that memory's fresh -- it's Trivia Tuesday!
4 years ago
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Another postponement rattles MLB; Brewers’ Cain opts out

The coronavirus forced baseball's 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out.
4 years ago
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6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

The conversation, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball.
4 years ago
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SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start

The SEC's university presidents agreed on a 10-game schedule that eliminates all nonconference opponents and is set to begin Sept. 26.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Benches clear after Dodgers P Joe Kelly throws at Bregman, Correa

Benches cleared during the Dodgers-Astros game after Los Angeles pitcher Joe Kelly threw a pair of pitches that didn't sit well with Houston.
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Trivia Tuesday: Top 3-point gunners in Suns history

Can you name the shooters responsible for every season with 120 or more made three-pointers in Suns' history? It's Trivia Tuesday!
4 years ago
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ASU swimming and diving to redshirt entire rosters for 2020-21 season

The Arizona State swim and dive teams announced they will redshirt the 2020-21 season. The entire team is expected to return next year.
4 years ago
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the fir...
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Astros’ Dusty Baker denies report that ace Justin Verlander out for year

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander injured his forearm and manager Dusty Baker denied reports the reigning Cy Young winner has been shut down for the year.
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Dodgers lock down Mookie Betts through 2032 with 12-year, $365M deal

The Dodgers have signed Mookie Betts to a deal that will keep the MVP and World Series champion in Los Angeles through the decade.
4 years ago
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A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience

There’s no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box.
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