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Newsom Calls For Suspending School Physical Fitness Tests
California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to temporarily eliminate physical education tests for students citing concerns about discrimination.
Saints’ Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season
NEW ORLEANS — Quarterback Drew Brees says he intends to play for the New Orleans Saints again next season.The 41-year-old Brees announced his intention to return for what would be his 20th NFL season in a social media post on Tuesday.“My…
With champs in tow, Gibbs stands tall as class of NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — Joe Gibbs was trying to apologize. His driver won another checkered flag at Daytona -- the same track where Gibbs' eponymous race team is the defending Daytona 500 champion -- and the 79-year-old wanted to make some…
New 3-point line leading to lower shooting percentages
The NCAA moved back the 3-point line this season to create more room in the lane and cut down on the barrage of 3s in college basketball.Shooting percentages are down, historically low. Attempts also have dropped, slightly.Clogged lanes?…
Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage
Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a…
Braves’ Markakis Everyone on Astros `deserves a beating’
NORTH PORT, Fla. — Before taking batting practice, Atlanta outfielder Nick Markakis teed off on the scam-ridden Houston Astros."I feel every single guy over there deserves a beating," he said Tuesday.Markakis wasn't happy with commissioner…
Florida could extend time for NCAA on student-athlete pay
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers sought to slow down the momentum to allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals, and extended the game clock on Monday for the NCAA to address the issue of compensation for the 450,000 student…
Bundesliga clubs top 4 billion euros in revenue for 1st time
BERLIN — Germany’s Bundesliga remains in good financial health with the top-division clubs generating more than 4 billion euros ($4.33 billion) in revenue for the first time last season.The German soccer league (DFL) announced Tuesday that…
From South Sudan to Japan — and on to the Tokyo Olympics
MAEBASHI, Japan — Four South Sudanese athletes are already training in Japan for this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. They are trying to get a head start but, even so, they aren't likely to win any medals.Unlike most of the 11,000…
