Month: March 2020
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COVID-19 outbreak moves Roland-Garros French Open to September
:lusia83/iStock(PARIS) — The famed clay courts of Roland-Garros in Paris will not be open on May 20 for the French Open as originally scheduled due to the health risks at play with COVID-19, the tennis [Read More…]
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Mike Bloomberg pledges $40 million to fight coronavirus in Africa, around the world
ABC (NEW YORK) — Former New York City mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg announced on Tuesday a $40 million commitment to support “immediate action” to fight the spread of the coronavirus in Africa [Read More…]
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Coronavirus-infected cruise ship stranded at sea for weeks to dock in Cuba
Grafissimo/iStock(NEW YORK) — Weeks after a cruise ship was blocked from disembarking at several ports in the Caribbean, due to fears of passengers with possible COVID-19 symptoms, Cuban officials are welcoming the vessel to dock [Read More…]
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FOX Sports Kansas City to re-air memorable Royals, Sporting KC games from past year
It hasn’t even been a week yet and we miss sports as much as you do. So, FOX Sports Kansas City is bringing some Royals and Sporting KC games back.
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Coronavirus live updates: New York governor gets personal, preaches kindness in time of ‘chaos’
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — States are shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed at least 96 people in the United States. There [Read More…]
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2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus
A person familiar with the diagnosis tells The Associated Press a second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus
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Fed launches emergency short-term lending facility amid coronavirus crisis
pabradyphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve announced a new emergency strategy to help support the flow of credit to U.S. households and businesses as the novel coronavirus outbreak hammers the economy, establishing a commercial paper fund [Read More…]
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Idaho mother charged in kids’ disappearance maintains innocence after two attorneys quit
DNY59/iStock(MADISON COUNTY, Idaho) — Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother whose two children have been missing for nearly six months, is maintaining her innocence regarding the multiple charges she faces, according to a statement from [Read More…]
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Idaho mother charged in kids’ disappearance maintains innocence after two attorneys quit
DNY59/iStock(MADISON COUNTY, Idaho) — Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother whose two children have been missing for nearly six months, is maintaining her innocence regarding the multiple charges she faces, according to a statement from [Read More…]
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Norwegian musher has commanding lead in Iditarod race
A Norwegian musher has a commanding lead in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
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Packers sign offensive tackle Rick Wagner to two-year deal
The veteran right tackle with stay in the NFC North after being cut by the Detroit Lions.
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Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn’t request it
The Panthers say they have given Cam Newton permission to seek a trade
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French Open postponed until September because of COVID-19
The French Open has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic
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FOX Sports Midwest to re-air memorable Blues, Cards games from past year
It hasn’t even been a week yet and we miss sports as much as you do. So, FOX Sports Midwest is bringing some Cardinals and Blues games back.
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FOX Sports Florida to replay Orlando Magic wins in primetime
FOX Sports Florida, the television home of the Orlando Magic, announced plans to replay Magic wins from the 2019-20 NBA season.
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FOX Sports Sun to replay Miami HEAT wins in primetime
FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Miami HEAT, announced plans to replay HEAT wins from the 2019-20 NBA season.
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AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million contract
A person familiar with the situation says the Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract
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French Open postponed until September because of coronavirus
French Open postponed until September because of coronavirus
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With trials looming, IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying
The IOC is making contingency plans to fill about 4,700 spots still up for grabs for the Tokyo Games
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USDA officials address COVID-19 concerns
USDA officials say their agencies are prepared to “utilize authority and all administrative means” to ensure grading and inspection personnel are available as impacts from the coronavirus unfold. In a statement to the industry, Deputy [Read More…]