Wednesday, November 11, 2020

N.F.L. Weighs Expanded Playoffs and N.B.A. Approves Shorter Schedule

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As coronavirus cases surge, the N.B.A. approves a shortened schedule, the N.H.L. considers realignment and the N.F.L. prepares for the possi...
Sunday, November 8, 2020

Howie Meeker, Hockey Star and Colorful Broadcaster, Dies at 97

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Meeker was known for his candid remarks about players and the games. He came to television after a career as an All-Star for the Toronto Map...
Saturday, November 7, 2020

Pandemic Creates New Considerations for Arena Construction

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The Islanders’ new home at Belmont Park and the venue for the expansion Seattle Kraken have added safety measures for their plans to host fa...
Thursday, November 5, 2020

Billy Tubbs Dies at 85; Made Oklahoma a Basketball Power

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His “Billy Ball” brand of fast-paced offense and pressure defense brought excitement, victories and lots of scoring. via NYT > Sports ...
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Travis Roy, Who Inspired Millions After a Hockey Tragedy, Dies at 45

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After an awkward fall 11 seconds into his first Boston University game left him a quadriplegic, he dedicated his life to advocacy for simila...

Arizona Coyotes Let Go of Draftee Convicted in Bullying Case

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The Arizona Coyotes knew that the player, Mitchell Miller, had been convicted of violating the Ohio Safe Schools Act after he and another te...

Amid a Local Outbreak, a Historically Black University Cancels Basketball Season

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The outlook has not been much better for basketball than football. “I wouldn’t use the word ‘disaster’ because that would be too light a ter...