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on August 7, 2020 at 9:37 pm

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on August 7, 2020 at 8:43 pm

The second week of basketball continues as teams look to balance rest with cohesion.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:43 pm

Who are the emerging players in the NBA bubble? Our analysts pick their favorites.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:39 pm

A scathing report alleged a culture of abuse in Marlene Stollings’ program.

by Nashville Tennessean on August 7, 2020 at 8:30 pm

Vic Beasley’s initial report date was set for July 28, but he remained away from the team in what GM Jon Robinson said was an unexcused absence.       

on August 7, 2020 at 8:29 pm

Tristan H. Cockcroft recommends his top three free-agent adds, including Spencer Howard and Leury Garcia.

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 8:24 pm

During a golf outing with Donald Trump, Brett Favre said he empathized with him in dealing with COVID-19: “Damned if you do and damned if you don’t.”       

on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

QB Cam Newton said he wakes up “pinching myself each and every day” now that he’s a member of the Patriots and playing for coach Bill Belichick. “It’s so surreal.”

on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

Panthers lineman Russell Okung, who seriously considered opting out at Thursday’s deadline due to coronavirus concerns, is comfortable walking away from the game if he feels the football environment is not safe, a source said.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

Friday’s series opener between the Cubs and Cardinals has been postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19, according to Major League Baseball.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

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on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

Ohio State athletes say they appreciate the Big Ten United group’s intentions to protect athletes and voice concerns but added that it does not represent the efforts and actions at their school.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:23 pm

Former Angels staffer Eric Kay has been charged with illegal possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance in connection with the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 8:21 pm

The Seattle Kraken, set to begin play in 2021-22, hired Everett Fitzhugh as play-by-play announcer. He had worked with ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones.       

on August 7, 2020 at 8:17 pm

Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker is being prosecuted on four counts of robbery, but Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar will not be charged in the incident dating back to May.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:17 pm

Notre Dame is playing a full ACC schedule as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

on August 7, 2020 at 8:11 pm

The lumbering Mets first baseman has been doubted — if not outright tormented — ever since he was a kid. He’s never let it stop him.

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 8:09 pm

Eric Kay, the Angels’ former director of communications, was charged with providing fentanyl in connection to the 2019 death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.       

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 8:07 pm

The Big Sky Conference is postponing college football until next spring, a move that casts more doubt on the viability of an FCS playoff this fall.       

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 8:04 pm

Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy had to wait an extended period before meeting quarterback Dak Prescott in person.       

on August 7, 2020 at 7:09 pm

Jarrett Stidham has gone from Brady’s backup to starter to Newton’s (likely) No. 2. None of which is likely to faze him.

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 7:09 pm

Top four teams from each NHL conference are playing round robin to determine seeding while other eight conference teams play best-of-five series.       

on August 7, 2020 at 7:02 pm

As the Power 5 conferences scramble to find a way to make the 2020 college football season work, the scheduling decisions were at times chaotic and contentious. But now comes the hard part: making the schedule a reality.

on August 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm

There are outrageous golf shots, a picture-perfect wedding and, of course, his unmatched prowess on the diamond. Is there anything Mike Trout can’t do?

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 6:56 pm

As he prepares to be Tom Brady’s potential successor in New England, Cam Newton still can’t believe he’s joined the Patriots.       

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 6:17 pm

Former Florida State basketball center Michael Ojo, 27, died on Friday after suffering a heart attack during practice with a Serbian pro team.       

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 5:37 pm

MLB announced Friday’s Cardinals-Cubs game at Busch Stadium has been postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive.       

on August 7, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Christian Pulisic took time to adjust to the Premier League, but he ended the year as one of Chelsea’s core. Here’s how his first season unfolded.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:57 pm

This week’s spotlight lands on a very real contender, the Suns doing things and the best socks in the bubble.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:49 pm

Mercedes and Formula One are at loggerheads over the next commercial agreement for 2021 and beyond, with the Aug. 12 deadline fast approaching and neither side willing to budge.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:49 pm

Teams suspect Racing Point’s breach of regulations goes deeper than the verdict issued on its brake ducts.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:25 pm

Six teams face elimination from the postseason on Friday. Get caught up on all the action here.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:25 pm

The Wild winger is becoming a foundational player, but some areas for growth remain.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:21 pm

The final three weeks of the Overwatch League season are here, and the playoff picture is shaping up.

on August 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm

From her high school days to becoming the face of three-time WNBA champ Seattle Storm, clutch performances have been a hallmark of Sue Bird’s career.

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 3:24 pm

Shawn Loving expected to be in Tokyo for the Summer Olympics, but now he’s in Orlando, Florida, making sure NBA players are well fed in the bubble.       

by USA TODAY on August 7, 2020 at 3:02 pm

Texas Tech assistant women’s basketball coach Nikita Lowry Dawkins was fired Friday, a day after head coach Marlene Stollings was terminated.      

on August 7, 2020 at 2:50 pm

From impact starters to long shots, dozens of players will skip the NFL season. Here’s who won’t be playing and how it affects their teams.

on August 7, 2020 at 2:50 pm

Opt-out deadline, Big Ben’s arm and Gronk’s flex. Check out the latest from the NFL on Thursday.

on August 7, 2020 at 1:36 pm

Vito Mielnicki Jr.’s senior year of high school was almost KO’d by the coronavirus, but it didn’t slow down his boxing training.