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Upgrades To UNLV Track Underway After $1 Million Gift From Clark County

Jan 19, 2021

Fifth Street

December 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2020
2020 Wasn't a Total Hellscape | My Secret Rock | Media Sommelier
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America Reckons With Racial Injustice
Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will get a new name sometime after the 2021 season. It follows the NFL's Washington Football Team in abandoning a name and imagery widely seen as racist or culturally offensive.

Cleveland Baseball Team Will Drop Controversial Name To 'Unify Our Community'

Dec 14, 2020
The franchise is the second major sports team to abandon a longtime name widely seen as racist or culturally offensive. The NFL's Washington Football Team was the first to do so.
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Sports
A youth basketball game in Winchester, Mass.

Poll: Majority Of Sports Fans: 'Don't Play Indoors' As Coronavirus Surges

Dec 10, 2020
The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll found majorities of American sports fans think people should not play team sports indoors. A majority also believes that could spread the virus in their community.
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Sports
In this March 7, 2020 file photo, Diego Maradona, coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima, sits on the bench prior to Argentina's soccer league match against Boca Juniors at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentinian Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Dies At 60

Nov 25, 2020
Maradona rose from the slums of Buenos Aires to lead the Argentine national soccer team to World Cup glory, suffered from substance abuse and then had a spectacular second career as a coach.
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Goats and Soda
People attend a SoulCycle class under an outdoor tent in September in New York City.

Coronavirus FAQ: How Safe Is It To Work Out In A Gym Or Play Indoor Sports?

Nov 20, 2020
And what about those outdoor tents that gyms and spin studios are setting up? Is it safe to exercise in there, too?
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Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice
Kyle Larson, shown here during a practice at Daytona International Speedway in February, has been reinstated by NASCAR after he was suspended in April.

NASCAR Reinstates Racer Kyle Larson After Suspending Him For Using N-Word

Oct 20, 2020
Kyle Larson was dropped from his racing team and quickly lost sponsors after uttering the N-word in April while playing a livestreamed video game. NASCAR has now lifted his suspension.
DC Blog
The City Observed

A Fan's Dilemma

Sep 25, 2020

I want to cheer for the Raiders, but there's just one small problem

Fifth Street

September 24, 2020

Sep 24, 2020
A Fan's Dilemma | Reid's Western Legacy | Melvin and Howard | Sparking Better Transportation | Media Sommelier
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Adam Peri, sound supervisor with the broadcaster Sky UK, mixes recorded fan sounds into a Premier League soccer match.

Baseball Stadiums May Be Empty, But You Can Still Hear The Crowds

Jul 22, 2020
The fans can't come back because of the coronavirus pandemic, so Major League Baseball will pump crowd sounds into the empty ballparks when its season begins on July 23.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs, shown here during a game in February, is one of the players speaking out on Twitter about NFL safety protocols.

NFL Players Blitz Social Media To Voice Virus Concerns Before Training Camps Start

Jul 20, 2020
NFL players such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes are asking league officials to clarify coronavirus safety protocols. Some NFL players report to training camp on Monday.
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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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Newscast headlines

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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