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Lynch: 49ers talked Brady pursuit
Free agent Tom Brady was a hot topic for 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan. But within "a day or two," Lynch said it was clear to the franchise it had a good thing going wi...
Apr 21, 2020
Tennis world joins forces to offer COVID-19 player relief program
(Reuters) - The ATP and WTA, along with the International Tennis Federation and organizers of the four Grand Slams, said on Tuesday they are creating a coronavirus relief fund to help players affected...
Apr 21, 2020
Kasparov to take part in online Nations Cup amid pandemic
By Angel Krasimirov (Reuters) - Former world champion Garry Kasparov will be among the competitors in an online Nations Cup, a new chess competition featuring six teams of four players, the World Ches...
Apr 21, 2020
Jordan says mindfulness helping him weather COVID-19 crisis
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan is known for his rim-rattling dunks but the big man credits his on-court production and ability to stay positive during the ...
Apr 21, 2020
With world watching, broadcasters prepare for challenging virtual draft
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In normal times, the NFL draft is a relatively straightforward affair for broadcasters to air as most of the action unfolds in a single arena packed with hopefu...
Apr 21, 2020
Coronavirus turns Draft Day Bash into house party
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The National Football League's biggest off-season bash, planned as a Las Vegas extravaganza, will instead be an online Draft Day house party hosted by commissioner Roger G...
Apr 21, 2020
Five players expected to make up he top five picks of NFL Draft
(Reuters) - Here are the players widely expected to be selected with the first five picks of the NFL Draft on Thursday: JOE BURROW, QUARTERBACK The nation's most efficient passer led Louisiana State U...
Apr 21, 2020
Player on amateur hockey team of Belarus president has coronavirus: RIA
MINSK (Reuters) - A player on the amateur ice hockey team of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has contracted the novel coronavirus, Lukashenko's office told the RIA Novosti news agency on Tuesda...
Apr 21, 2020
Ravens QB Jackson to be on Madden 21 cover
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson revealed Tuesday that he will be on the cover of EA Sports' Madden NFL 21 video game next year. "It's always been a dream of mine since I was a little kid, s...
Apr 21, 2020
Waugh: PGA evaluating Ryder Cup without fans
The PGA is exploring the possibility of staging the 2020 Ryder Cup without spectators, chief executive Seth Waugh told New York's WFAN radio. "It's hard to imagine one without fans," Waugh said. "We h...
Apr 21, 2020
