The league returned to action in Florida, where COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing. And players were left with little choice due to the relatively modest pay. * This article was originally published here
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Healthy Ekman-Larsson ready to give Coyotes a playoff boost
Ekman-Larsson opted to have offseason knee surgery to help with another lower-body injury and never was quite right this season. * This article was originally published here
Bitter rivals Zverev, Kyrgios withdraw from Berlin tournament amid virus spat
The eagerly-awaited showdown between under-fire Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios, who blasted the German as "selfish" for partying just days after a coronavirus scare, was cancelled on Wednesday after both men withdrew from an exhibition event in Berlin. Both men… Read More ›
Blackhawks say team name honors namesake who inspired
The Blackhawks say they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations. * This article was originally published here
Dodgers’ absences from training camp without explanation grows to seven players
Pitchers Tony Gonsolin and Scott Alexander and catcher Keibert Ruiz join four other Dodgers who have not participated in training camp without an explanation. * This article was originally published here
Prospects like Kaprizov, Romanov, Sorokin won’t be eligible for NHL return, playoffs
They can burn 2019-20 off of entry-level contracts, but can’t play for NHL teams until 2020-21 at the earliest. * This article was originally published here
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie will opt out of NBA restart after second positive COVID-19 test
Dinwiddie is still experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus and is opting out on the advice of Nets doctors. * This article was originally published here
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