Year: 2020
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AP report: MLB considering skipping 2020 draft
Major League Baseball is considering skipping its amateur draft this year and putting off the next international signing period.
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Vikings doing more subtracting than adding, so far
The NFL market is now open and the Minnesota Vikings have so far been doing more subtracting than adding
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49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact
49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact
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Cornerback A.J. Bouye takes place of his mentor in Denver
Newly acquired cornerback A
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Buckner’s belated birthday celebration begins with Colts
DeForest Buckner made it official by signing a four-year, $84 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, one day after his celebrating his 26th birthday
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Tigers pledge $1M to support Comerica staff
Club will also pay Minor Leaguers’ remaining spring allowances
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Prescott’s top weapons have big deals; is Cowboys QB next?
Dak Prescott has his No. 1 receiver back after the Dallas Cowboys opened free agency by signing Amari Cooper to a $100 million, five-year contract
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Gun background checks double in Colorado amid coronavirus crisis, officials say
somboon kaeoboonsong/iStock(DENVER) — The number of firearms background checks in Colorado has doubled compared with the same time last year, perhaps a sign of the unease Americans feel amid the coronavirus crisis. More than 14,000 [Read More…]
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AP Source: Raiders decline option to stay in Oakland in 2020
AP Source: Raiders decline option to stay in Oakland in 2020
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Pitt guard Trey McGowens to transfer
Pittsburgh guard Trey McGowens is transferring, the second high-profile departure from the rebuilding program in less than a week
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Online scammers target vulnerable Internet users during coronavirus outbreak
fizkes/iStock(NEW YORK) — Online scammers are on the offensive, looking to exploit the fears of vulnerable Internet users anxious for more information about the coronavirus outbreak, according to cybersecurity experts who are tracking current digital [Read More…]
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Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly lower Wednesday
April Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 32 cents lower at $15.67. May down 41 at $15.06. June through August contracts 37 to 45 cents lower Wednesday. Dry whey down $0.0050 [Read More…]
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COVID-19 is not a food safety issue
The CDC says COVID-19 is not a food safety issue. But, as always, people should continue to practice good food safety measures including washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before, during, and [Read More…]
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Producers could be hurt by potential postponements of farmers markets
COVID-19 has created unprecedented disruptions to local production cycles and could lead to the postponement or cancellation of farmers markets. Amanda Deering is a clinical assistant professor at Purdue University. “I think this is going [Read More…]
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Does the corn market have a floor?
Ag commodities have followed equity markets down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For corn, University of Illinois ag economist Todd Hubbs says he has no idea where the bottom might be. “It’s down there. [Read More…]
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Soybeans, wheat mixed as corn moves to new lows
Soybeans were mixed on spread adjustments. Contracts remain oversold, with the most active months up modestly, even with the demand concerns linked to the COVID-19 spread. There was also support from dry weather in parts [Read More…]
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Bears give Trubisky competition after disappointing season
The Chicago Bears have been busy the past few days as they try to bounce back from a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl hopes
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Packers signaled forward without key veterans Bulaga, Martinez
By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Packers signaled forward without two key veterans
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Browns may turn to defense after flying start in free agency
The Browns came flying out of the gate in free agency
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Giants decline option on S Bethea, look to OT in draft
After addressing most of their needs on defense in free agency, the New York Giants likely will use the NFL draft to fill holes on offense