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After successful bubble, league grapples with uncertain future
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As the NBA bursts its bubble following the completion of the Finals on Sunday, the league now faces tough questions about when next season will begin and what it will look like...
Oct 12, 2020
Pulev says Joshua fight is set for London on December 12
LONDON (Reuters) - Kubrat Pulev will fight heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in London on December 12, Bulgaria's IBF mandatory challenger said on Monday. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to...
Oct 12, 2020
Obama applauds LeBron’s leadership ‘on the court and in the public arena’
(Reuters) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles ...
Oct 12, 2020
Canadiens sign Toffoli to four-year, $17 million deal
The Montreal Canadiens signed free-agent forward Tyler Toffoli to a four-year, $17 million contract, the team announced Monday. The contract carries an average annual value of $4.25 million. It will k...
Oct 12, 2020
Murray named among replacements in ATP Player Council
(Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray and three others have been elected to ATP's Player Council to replace the Novak Djokovic-led group who resigned from the body to form a breakaway union,...
Oct 12, 2020
Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan dies at 77
(Reuters) - Hall of Famer and twice World Series champion Joe Morgan, considered one of baseball's greatest second basemen, died on Sunday at the age of 77 after battling a nerve condition, his former...
Oct 12, 2020
Cowboys’ Prescott surgery successful for compound ankle fracture, dislocation
(Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has successfully undergone surgery after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's game against the New York Giants, the team said on Monday. The two-ti...
Oct 12, 2020
Falcons name Morris interim head coach
The Atlanta Falcons named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris their interim head coach on Monday, a day after firing Dan Quinn. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach takes over the 0-5 Falcons. "...
Oct 12, 2020
McCullers, Astros aim to even series with Rays
The Houston Astros slugged their way to the American League Championship Series, flexing their offensive might by scoring 33 runs and bashing 12 homers against the Oakland Athletics. By most every mea...
Oct 12, 2020
Salford City co-owner Scholes appointed caretaker manager
(Reuters) - Salford City co-owner Paul Scholes has been appointed caretaker manager following the sacking of Graham Alexander, the English League Two (fourth-tier) club said on Monday. Salford is co-o...
Oct 12, 2020
