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Polley to explore pro options, but plans to return to UConn

AP

by Rayos Syndication User

UConn swingman Tyler Polley has announced plans to take advantage of an extra year of eligibility and return to the school but says he’ll put his name into the NBA draft pool for evaluation purposes. The decision will allow the 3-point specialist to continue exploring his professional options and receive feedback from pro scouts. The 6-foot-9 senior averaged 7.5 points and two rebounds this past season and was named the Big East’s Sixth Man of the Year. Polley joins fellow senior Isaiah Whaley in taking advantage of the NCAA’s offer of an extra season because of hardships related to the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Latest: NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace urging COVID vaccinations

By The Associated Press

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports across the world: NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is partnering with Novant Health to address the hesitancy to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR, received his COVID vaccine on Tuesday at his race team’s shop in North Carolina. He says it’s important to learn about…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-SCHEDULE Highlights of Wednesday’s schedule UNDATED (AP) — Rafael Devers (DEH’-vurz) and the Red Sox will try to extend their streaks in a doubleheader at Minnesota. Devers has homered in four straight games, boosting Boston during its seven-game winning streak. He connected Tuesday in a 4-2 win at snowy Target Field. Devers started the season 0 for 13 but is…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-SCHEDULE Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment UNDATED (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter Renfroe…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-SCHEDULE-RED SOX-TWINS Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter…

Update on the latest sports

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by Rayos Syndication User

MLB-SCHEDULE-RED SOX-TWINS Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter…

Update on the latest sports

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by Rayos Syndication User

MLB-SCHEDULE-RED SOX-TWINS Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter…

Update on the latest sports

AP

by Rayos Syndication User

MLB-SCHEDULE-RED SOX-TWINS Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter…

NFL players call for virtual offseason, shun in-person work

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

by Rayos Syndication User

Members of the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become the first to say they won’t participate in their team’s in-person voluntary offseason programs. The NFL Players Association is calling for a second straight year of virtual offseason programs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo Tuesday saying COVID-19 protocols can start to be eased as more and more players get vaccinated. 

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-SCHEDULE-RED SOX-TWINS Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area. Hunter…