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More cycling races have been canceled and more soccer matches will be played in empty stadiums because of the virus outbreak spreading around the world By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press March 6, 2020, 2:59 PM 4 min read MILAN — More cycling races were canceled Friday and more soccer matches will be played in empty […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry seemed every bit himself after a four-month layoff, save for a little long-range rust. “He looks exactly the same to me,” coach Steve Kerr said. Curry scored 23 points for Golden State in his anticipated return from a broken left hand, but the Toronto Raptors beat the Warriors 121-113 Thursday

Police said New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon when he attempted to board a plane By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer March 6, 2020, 7:53 AM 1 min read NEW YORK — New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was arrested for criminal possession

John Millman came from a set and break down to beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2 to give Australia a 2-0 lead over Brazil after the opening singles matches in their Davis Cup qualifier March 6, 2020, 7:56 AM 2 min read ADELAIDE, Australia — John Millman came from a set and break

Roberto Quiroz beat Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6 (4), 2-6, 7-6 (8) to help give Ecuador a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup qualifier being played with no spectators amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus March 6, 2020, 8:36 AM 1 min read MIKI, Japan — Roberto Quiroz beat Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6 (4), 2-6, 7-6

Tokyo organizers are downsizing the arrival ceremony for the Olympic torch on March 20 and will not send 140 children to Greece to give the flame a send off By MARI YAMAGUCHI and STEPHEN WADE Associated Press March 6, 2020, 9:50 AM 3 min read TOKYO — Tokyo organizers are downsizing the arrival ceremony for

Tokyo Olympic organizers have finally held a test event March 6, 2020, 9:04 AM 2 min read TOKYO — Despite the spreading virus, Tokyo Olympic organizers have finally held a test event. The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has forced them to rearrange or postpone several. But they allowed a sport climbing event on Friday

ARLINGTON, Va. — Ilya Kovalchuk and Brenden Dillon broke bread in a Northern Virginia restaurant, leaving their temporary home away from home hotel and swapping stories. The Washington Capitals’ two newcomers bonded over their shared experience of playing in the NHL and adjusting to a new life. That’s just about where the similarities end because

Zach Parise and Ryan Suter each had a goal and assist and the Minnesota Wild extended their mastery on the road, beating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press March 6, 2020, 6:18 AM 3 min read SAN JOSE — Zach Parise and Ryan Suter each had a goal and assist and

Jordan Griffin scored 18 points, all in the second half, Joshua Morgan threw down an alley-oop dunk that gave Long Beach State the lead for good deep in overtime and the 49ers held on to defeat Cal Poly 80-73 March 6, 2020, 5:54 AM 2 min read LONG BEACH, Calif. — Jordan Griffin scored 18