Month: March 2020
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NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month
NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month
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Here’s how the coronavirus is affecting MLS and international soccer
Similar to the basketball world, the world of soccer has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Former Giants, Rams receiver Del Shofner dies at 85
Del Shofner, the wide receiver who combined with Hall of Fame quarterback Y
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Doping testers stay up close with athletes despite virus
Doping testers around the sporting world are trying to avoid infecting themselves or athletes during the global virus outbreak
Ag News
Valent Perpetuo gets EPA registration
Valent USA says the EPA has registered Perpetuo, a new postemergence residual herbicide the company says provides burndown and residual control of annual broadleaves and grasses in soybeans and corn. Perpetuo brings long-lasting residual control [Read More…]
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Cattle, hog futures drop on broader market pressure
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, both live and feeder cattle futures ended the day limit down on follow-through selling and broader market pressure amid ongoing coronavirus concerns. Both will trade with expanded limits on Friday. [Read More…]
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Spring training shuts down, MLB calls off games for virus
Spring training games came to a halt as Major League Baseball put the sport on pause because of the virus outbreak
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US military conducts airstrikes in Iraq in retaliation for rocket attack that killed 2 Americans
Ivan Cholakov/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in various locations inside Iraq on Thursday targeting an Iranian-backed militia group it says is responsible for Wednesday’s rocket attack that killed two American service members, a [Read More…]
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XFL suspends inaugural season, commits to playing in 2021
The XFL announced Thursday evening that it has suspended the rest of its inaugural regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ex-track athletes detail alleged sex abuse by college coach
Three former student-athletes say they were sexually abused by a track coach and are suing the NCAA, its board of governors and a coach
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Sports world slows to a halt as coronavirus concern intensifies
The world’s sports schedule cratered at warp speed Thursday, with numerous events being scrubbed due to fear of the spread of the coronavirus.
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MLS commissioner, USSF VP criticize US Soccer’s legal stance
MLS commissioner, USSF VP criticize US Soccer’s legal stance
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PGA Tour prepares for cheerless, jeerless golf at Players
The PGA Tour will play the remainder of The Players Championship without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic
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NFL still expects to begin new league year as scheduled despite COVID-19 outbreak
The NFL is making changes in wake of the coronavirus outbreak, but its business season will still begin next Wednesday — as of now.
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Arsenal manager Arteta tests positive for coronavirus
Arsenal manager Arteta tests positive for coronavirus
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A look at how the sports world is moving forward behind closed doors
Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the sports world has taken precautions to protect fans and athletes, including limiting spectators at major sporting events.
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Indians’ Lindor has more on mind than contract with outbreak
Francisco Lindor didn’t want to discuss money or his future
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Virus-related sports cancellations leave little to bet on
There’s still darts
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College World Series among spring events axed by virus
The cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournaments shook the nation
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MADC plans to donate eight lots in proposed development to MTI programs
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation will donate eight lots in the proposed Ridge View housing development to Mitchell Technical Institute’s Architectural Design & Building Construction program. The lots that will be transferred will be along [Read More…]