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The Coronavirus Crisis

Bubbles And Empty Seats: How Each Pro Sport Plans To Come Back Amid Pandemic

Jun 11, 2020
As cities continue relaxing shelter-in-place mandates and reopening, sports leagues are cautiously readying to compete again.
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Sports
Former NBA player Royce White speaks out during a protest Friday in Minneapolis. White, a Minnesota native, joined former NBA player Stephen Jackson in calling for the prosecution of officers in George Floyd's killing.

Sports Figures Add Their Voices To Those Of Angry Protesters

Jun 02, 2020
In the days since George Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minnesota, sports figures have started speaking out, too. Some even joined the demonstrations that have swept the nation.
DC Blog
Friday Photo

Friday Photos: World, Interrupted

May 22, 2020

We asked, “What’s the last ‘normal life’ photo in your phone before the shutdown?” You gave us a glimpse into a long-ago yesterday.

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The Coronavirus Crisis
Kevin Harvick gets out of his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday in Darlington, S.C.

Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But For Some Leagues Cautiously

May 19, 2020
Major pro sports in the U.S. were benched due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, some are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Curt Fitzpatrick (left) and Ross Jepson keep their distance on Three Rivers Golf Course in Kelso, Wash. The state lifted COVID-19 restrictions on golf courses after a month-and-a-half shutdown.

Yelling 'Fore' Again ... But 2 At A Time

May 08, 2020
As golf courses around the country begin to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, golfers now find a new normal. Social distancing and other changes are part of a different game.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
First base umpire Lee Gye-sung (right) wears a mask and gloves as a precaution against the coronavirus during the preseason baseball game between the Doosan Bears and the LG Twins in Seoul on April 21.

You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea

Apr 22, 2020
The Korean Baseball Organization will begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans. The KBO hopes this week's start of preseason games leads to a smooth opening of the regular season.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Wrigley Field's marquee displays Lakeview Pantry volunteer information in Chicago on Thursday, after MLB announced the 2020 season will be delayed because of the coronavirus.

Popular Blog SB Nation Furloughs Writers With Few Sports to Cover During Pandemic

Apr 17, 2020
Parent company Vox Media is furloughing 9% of its workforce, many of whom contribute to SB Nation. Staffers face an uncertain future after a three-month furlough.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
NFL linebacker Von Miller confirmed he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He's pictured above on the field during warm ups ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Colorado.

NFL Star Von Miller On His Coronavirus Diagnosis: 'I Was Shocked'

Apr 17, 2020
The Pro Bowl linebacker said he'd been taking the virus very seriously, remaining at his home for about four weeks. He said he "probably left the house four times" to get food, never leaving his car.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
The British Open, which is golf's oldest tournament, has been canceled this year because of the coronavirus. Last year, Shane Lowry (right) celebrated winning that championship.

Golf Reshuffles Its Schedule: All 4 Majors Canceled Or Postponed

Apr 06, 2020
Citing coronavirus, men's professional golf organizers have made sweeping changes to the schedule, including canceling the 2020 British Open. The three other golf majors have been postponed.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, will not be played this summer due to Coronavirus. The 134th Championships will instead be staged from 28 June to 11 July 2021.

Wimbledon Canceled Because Of Coronavirus

Apr 01, 2020
It's yet another major sports cancellation or postponement because of the pandemic. Others include games from the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and the Summer Olympics.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A woman jogs along a mostly empty National Mall on March 31, 2020 in Washington, D.C. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia all announced stay-at-home orders this week, which strongly discourage residen

Just Keep Moving. And Sometimes, Double Your Distance

Apr 01, 2020
People sheltering-in-place because of the coronavirus are looking for ways to stay fit. Solitary ideas like pushups and treadmills are good ideas. But if you need to get outside, here are some tips.
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Newscast headlines

Sporting Events Suspended Because Of Coronavirus Concerns

Mar 13, 2020

Sports events around Nevada are canceling over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. 

The Vegas Golden Knight’s season is on hold because the NHL suspended the season.

The league said in a statement that they will resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent. 

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Coronavirus Threat To Keep Fans From UNLV, UNR Spring Sports

Mar 12, 2020
The athletic departments at UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno have announced that fans won't be allowed to attend spring sporting events at the two schools for the rest of the season over concerns about the coronavirus.
 
UNR's spring football game is cancelled and all
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National
Students at Pole Pressure in Washington, D.C. combine strength, flexibility and creativity to learn routines in class.

Pole Dancing Made It To The Super Bowl. Now It Wants Another Stage: The Olympics

Mar 12, 2020
The International Pole Sports Federation is working to get pole dancing permanently recognized as a sport. Advocates say it combines strength, flexibility, creativity and a whole lot of training.
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National
Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith sued USA Swimming alleging the sport's national governing body knew her former coach sexually abused her as a minor and covered it up. On Wednesday, USA Swimming and Smith's attorney announced they had reached a settle

USA Swimming To Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed By Former Olympian

Mar 11, 2020
Ariana Kukors Smith says she was abused by national and Olympic team coach Sean Hutchinson when she was a minor. The organization faces ongoing legal challenges over its handling of abuse cases.
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Sports
Davon Artis holds a pair of Kobe 6 Grinch shoes, released in 2010. The shoes more than doubled in value within hours of Bryant's death.

Kobe Bryant Merchandise Increases In Value But Not Everyone Is Cashing In

Feb 05, 2020
Shops that sell Kobe Bryant merchandise have seen a spike in sales in the wake of his death. Now they're making a choice: profit from tragedy or keep Bryant's merchandise accessible to the public.
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Friday Photo

Friday Photo: Chilling Geese, Basketball Blurs, and Sunny Reflections

Jan 31, 2020

More slices of life in the Las Vegas Valley from our shutterbugging staff

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Super Bowl Bets Set Lines On Coin Toss To Gatorade Color

Jan 29, 2020

From the coin toss to the Gatorade shower, there are so many prop bets to be made for Super Bowl 54.

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Bulletin Board

The End of a (Short, Sweet) Hockey Era

Jan 16, 2020

What the firing of Gallant means for the Golden Knights (and for fans)

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Arts & Life

Let's Play Ball! Share Your Sports-Inspired Poems

Nov 13, 2019
NPR's Rachel Martin and poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander want to read your poems about sports. You can use sport as a metaphor for our lives — or simply write about the game or team you love.
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Sports
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates after busting the elusive two-hour barrier for the marathon Saturday in Vienna.

Eliud Kipchoge Dashes Past 2-Hour Marathon Barrier In Assisted Event

Oct 12, 2019
Accompanied by pacesetters and an electric car, the Kenyan runner set a record Saturday that was long considered not humanly possible. He clocked in at 1:59:40 on crossing the finish line in Austria.
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Goats and Soda
Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in April 2017.

Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?

Aug 28, 2019
Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103?
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Football Is Back! Mitch Moss On The Raiders, The Super Bowl, UNLV And More

Aug 09, 2019

The first NFL preseason game came and went. But no one really cares about preseason. It’s practice and judgment time for rookies. 

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Sports
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, center, wears a T-shirt honoring Megan Rapinoe, right, of the U.S. women's World Cup champion soccer team and the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, before a WNBA game on July 12.

After World Cup Win, Other U.S. Women's Sports Leagues Ask, 'What About Us?'

Aug 08, 2019
Will the latest U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup lead to a surge of popularity in other women's pro sports leagues? Executives and players hope so.
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World
Ice shooting players Ser-od Dechingalav, 30 (right), and Enkhbaatar Batdelger, 30, won the partner contest.

For Mongolia's Ice Shooters, Warmer Winters Mean A Shorter Sports Season

Apr 21, 2019
This season's final competition, originally scheduled for mid-March, had to be bumped up by two weeks. "The river was already melting," the town's mayor explained.

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