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The increasingly bitter dispute between American women’s national soccer team and the U.S. Soccer Federation spilled onto the field when players wore their warm-up jerseys inside out in an apparent protest before their 3-1 victory over Japan March 12, 2020, 3:30 AM 4 min read FRISCO, Texas — The increasingly bitter dispute between American women’s […]

The NBA announced Wednesday evening that it is suspending the 2019-2020 basketball season after a player tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice,” the association said in a statement. “The NBA will use this

Rayshaun Hammonds had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Georgia shot 55% to beat Mississippi 81-63 in the opener of the Southeastern Conference Tournament By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer March 12, 2020, 1:19 AM 2 min read NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rayshaun Hammonds had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Georgia shot 55% to

Josh Green scored 19 points, Nico Mannion added 14 and Arizona opened the Pac-12 tournament with a 77-70 victory over Washington By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer March 12, 2020, 12:24 AM 3 min read LAS VEGAS — Josh Green scored 19 points, Nico Mannion added 14 and Arizona opened the Pac-12 tournament with a

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak’s affect on sports around the globe (all times EDT): 6:40 p.m. Italian soccer club Juventus says one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19. Rugani, who also plays for the Italian national team, is the first player in the country’s top soccer division to test

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back in the lineup Wednesday night against Detroit after missing five games with a sprained left shoulder March 11, 2020, 10:19 PM 1 min read PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back in the lineup Wednesday night against Detroit after missing five games with a sprained left

Jarod Lucas hit a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left and Oregon State withstood Alfonso Plummer’s conference-record 11 3-pointers to beat Utah 71-69 in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer March 11, 2020, 9:21 PM 3 min read LAS VEGAS — Jarod Lucas hit a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds

An order from the governor of Ohio to restrict spectator access to indoor sporting events because of concerns about the coronavirus would force the NCAA to play men’s basketball tournament games in the state without fans present By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer March 11, 2020, 8:19 PM 3 min read An order

The Golden State Warriors are the first NBA team to announce plans to play a home game without fans in attendance in light of the coronavirus outbreak, team officials said Wednesday. “Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and in consultation with the City and County of San Francisco, the Golden State Warriors

Cleveland Indians executive Chris Antonetti says the franchise and representatives for star shortstop Francisco Lindor made a “sincere and earnest effort” to agree on a long-term contract before deciding this week to suspend talks By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer March 11, 2020, 6:22 PM 4 min read GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cleveland Indians executive Chris