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The Latest: Canadian junior hockey league cancels season

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Ontario Hockey League has canceled its season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision Tuesday means the OHL will be the only one of Canada’s three major junior hockey leagues not to hold a 2020-21 season. The league says it reached an agreement on a…

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MLB-DODGERS-BETTS Betts out of Dodgers’ lineup SEATTLE (AP) — Mookie Betts was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after getting hit on the right forearm a night earlier, but manager Dave Roberts doesn’t expect it to be a long-term issue. Roberts said X-rays on Betts’ arm were negative after the former MVP took a fastball from Seattle closer Rafael…

Canceled combine a bummer but invite still a golden ticket

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The NFL scouting combine has become a capstone to many a college football career. But this year’s gathering was canceled over COVID-19 concerns. That left prospects with the pro days on their campuses to show off for scouts. Even though the combine didn’t happen this year an invitation to the gathering was still considered a golden ticket for the 323 players who were “invited” to the reimagined combine that was based on 103 pro days spread across six weeks this spring.

Denver Nuggets sign veteran Austin Rivers to 10-day contract

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer

The Denver Nuggets have bolstered their injury-depleted point guard ranks by signing veteran Austin Rivers to a 10-day contract. The Nuggets lost star Jamal Murray to a torn ACL in his left knee last week and Monte Morris injured his left hamstring Friday night. Coach Michael Malone says Morris will miss multiple games. Rivers brings a 9.1-point career scoring average and plenty of playoff experience to the Nuggets. He is expected to be available when Denver visits Portland on Wednesday night.

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MLB-SCHEDULE Twins resume play after COVID pause OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are set to resume their schedule after postponing three games due to the club’s coronavirus issues. The Twins have had at least four positive coronavirus tests in the past week. Games on Saturday and Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels were postponed, as was Monday’s opener…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Curry shoots Warriors to win over Sixers UNDATED (AP) — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have shaved a half-game off the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Curry nailed 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to extend his sizzling stretch, leading the Warriors to a 107-96 victory at Philadelphia. His 3 that tied the game…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Curry shoots Warriors to win over Sixers UNDATED (AP) — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have shaved a half-game off the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Curry nailed 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to extend his sizzling stretch, leading the Warriors to a 107-96 victory at Philadelphia. His 3 that tied the game…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Curry shoots Warriors to win over Sixers UNDATED (AP) — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have shaved a half-game off the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Curry nailed 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to extend his sizzling stretch, leading the Warriors to a 107-96 victory at Philadelphia. His 3 that tied the game…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Curry shoots Warriors to win over Sixers UNDATED (AP) — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have shaved a half-game off the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Curry nailed 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to extend his sizzling stretch, leading the Warriors to a 107-96 victory at Philadelphia. His 3 that tied the game…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Curry shots Warriors to win over Sixers UNDATED (AP) — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have shaved a half-game off the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Curry nailed 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to extend his sizzling stretch, leading the Warriors to a 107-96 victory at Philadelphia. His 3 that tied the game…