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The Latest: Hugo Lloris says health has priority over soccer

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says resuming soccer leagues should not come at the expense of people’s health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Talks are ongoing in leagues around the world as to when the season can restart. South Korea’s K-League will kick off on May 8 in empty stadiums. The Bundesliga in Germany is discussing playing again on May 9.

Lloris says “there’s so much at stake financially for clubs … But above all of that there is health.”

Lloris plays for Tottenham in the Premier League. The

The Latest: Hugo Lloris says health has priority over soccer

Posted:
Updated:

by Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says resuming soccer leagues should not come at the expense of people’s health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Talks are ongoing in leagues around the world as to when the season can restart. South Korea’s K-League will kick off on May 8 in empty stadiums. The Bundesliga in Germany is discussing playing again on May 9.

Lloris says “there’s so much at stake financially for clubs … But above all of that there is health.”

Lloris plays for Tottenham in the Premier League. The

Miami Dolphins Have Selected Tua Tagovailoa as the Fifth Pick in the NFL Draft

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Regardless of the hip injury that Tua Tagovailoa suffered from during a game against Mississippi State in November, The Miami Dolphins have decided to make the Alabama quarterback the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft. The Dolphins hope Tagovailoa can become a franchise quarterback and the centerpiece of their rebuilding effort that began a year ago. They were undeterred…

Falcons unveil new, redesigned uniforms for first time in 17 years

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April 8, 2020 — The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday they will usher in the 2020 season with new uniforms as part of a comprehensive redesign for the first time in 17 years. The entire new array of uniform options includes elements of the Falcons’ past while updating the brand to match the modern progression of Atlanta. The new official Falcons…

Detroit Tiger and Hall of Famer, Al Kaline dies at 85

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DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off the train and only 18 years old, Al Kaline ran into an immediate roadblock trying to join the Detroit Tigers. Called up to the majors, he couldn’t get past the security guards at Briggs Stadium. “I finally convinced them I was the guy who just signed a bonus contract for the enormous sum of $15,000….

Wimbledon is canceled for the first time since 1945

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Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. Britain imposed a nationwide lockdown just over a week ago, and the All England Club announced after a two-day emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. That…

Tom Brady Leaving the New England Patriots

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Legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady used Twitter this morning to announce that he is leaving the NFL team to play somewhere else. FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020 LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020 He did not say which team he might join. Brady, 42, who has…

NCAA Cancels NCAA Basketball Tournament, Previously Planned to Play Games Without Fans

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The NCAA has announced via Twitter that they will cancel the  men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments. President Mark Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance. The NCAA follows in the footsteps of other sports…