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FILE - In this April 15, 2019, file photo, the elite men break from the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Mass. The Boston Marathon is offering refunds for the first time because of the new coronavirus pandemic. Race organizers say anyone who was entered in the 124th edition of the race this month can still run on the rescheduled date, Sept. 14. But if they can’t make it, they can have their money back. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
The Latest: Union player test positive, first in MLS

By The Associated Press 10 hrs ago

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
The Latest: AP source: Salary reductions for top NBA execs

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2020 11:46 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

A general view of Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. UEFA has formally proposed postponing the 2020 European Championship for one year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Norwegian soccer association says the new tournament dates will be June 11 to July 11. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
The Latest: Pro Motocross Championship delays season start

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

A ticket holder pauses outside a closed Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, reading a sign as to where he might get a refund for a canceled game, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. Major League Baseball has suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule because if the coronavirus outbreak. MLB is also delaying the start of its regular season by at least two weeks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Big South Conference cancels all spring sports

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2003 file photo Gary Payton, left, and Karl Malone display their new Los Angeles Lakers' jerseys during a news conference at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two players signed with the Lakers as free agents. Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, brings an end to one of the NFL’s most memorable eras. That’s happened plenty of times before in sports — a legendary star switching teams toward the end of his career. Malone was hoping for a triumphant ending when he signed with the Lakers in 2003 after 18 stellar seasons in Utah. But he came up just short in his quest for a title when the Lakers lost to Detroit in the 2004 NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, file)
Brady the latest star to leave his longtime home

By Noah Trister Mar. 17, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

Workers dismantle seating after the men's and women's NCAA college basketball games at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament were canceled, Thursday March 12, 2020, due to coronavirus concerns. (Edward Lea Staff/The Press of Atlantic City via AP)
At a glance: Another wave of disruptions hits sports

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Man charged with threatening Rays players, other athletes

Mar. 04, 2020 06:26 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A New York sports gambler is facing federal charges in Florida related to threatening social media messages sent to players with the Tampa...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 29, 2020 04:46 PM EST
March 1 1919 — Newsy Lalonde of the Montreal Canadiens sets a Stanley Cup Playoff record by scoring five goals in a 6-3 win against the...

Tebow will play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic

Feb. 26, 2020 06:39 PM EST
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow is set to swing into action for a new team. The New York Mets minor league outfielder and former...

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
MLS owners predict league will surpass MLB, Premier League

By Ronald Blum Feb. 26, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Washington Nationals fans boo as Houston Astros players walk onto the field for a spring training baseball game in West Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)
MLB tells court attempts at cheating are a part of sports

By Ronald Blum Feb. 24, 2020 01:05 PM EST

Mets minor leaguer Tebow keeps aiming for majors at age 32

By Bill Whitehead Feb. 16, 2020 05:05 PM EST
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Be it on a Triple-A field in Syracuse or a tennis court in South Asia, Tim Tebow is still working, hoping for a shot at the majors....

San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken speaks to reporters at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Nakken is the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
SF's Nakken embraces role as first MLB female coach

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 06, 2020 09:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, left, smiles as Gerrit Cole tries on a Yankee jersey as he is introduced in New York. The pitcher agreed to a 9-year $324 million contract. "He's going to be a game changer for us," Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said. "The city's buzzing, and it's continued since the day we signed him." (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Boone upbeat about Yankees' bid for first title since 2009

By Mark Didtler Feb. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Why do Chiefs believe they will win Super Bowl? Easy: fate

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 16, 2020 07:40 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new...

FILE - This Feb. 5, 2011, file photo shows Steve Sabol during an interview in Dallas. NFL films pioneer Steve Sabol was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Tagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jan. 15, 2020 08:30 AM EST