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Rare LeBron James Trading Card Auctioned For Record $1.8 Million

5:35am July 21, 2020

The card shows LeBron James on the court during his 2003 rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The card is also signed by James. The auction house says there were only 23 of the cards made.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases wore a Washington Nationals face mask before testifying at a congressional hearing on June 30. The team announced he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the

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Dr. Anthony Fauci To Throw First Pitch For Washington Nationals' Season Opener

8:45pm July 20, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

The baseball fan — and expert on infectious diseases — will make the ceremonial first toss when his hometown team gets the virus-delayed season underway against the New York Yankees in Thursday.

Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs, shown here during a game in February, is one of the players speaking out on Twitter about the NFL's safety protocols.

NFL Players Blitz Social Media To Voice Virus Concerns Before Training Camps Start

1:20pm July 20, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

NFL players such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes are asking league officials to clarify coronavirus safety protocols. Some NFL players report to training camp on Monday.

Rubén Tejada of the Toronto Blue Jays is pictured at an intrasquad game at Rogers Centre earlier this month in Toronto. The team received permission for preseason training at the stadium but the Canadian government will not allow regular season games in

Canada Says No To Home Games For Toronto Blue Jays

8:09pm July 18, 2020

by James Doubek

The Canadian government told the baseball team that the coronavirus would make it unsafe for players to travel between the U.S. and Canada. All MLB teams are set to begin games without fans.

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Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

8:01am July 18, 2020

by Tom Goldman

After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? Also - minor league baseball fans are enjoying games, with some pandemic modifications.

After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington NFL team's owner Dan Snyder said the alleged behavior had "no place in our franchise or society," and hired independent investigators

Washington NFL Owner Says Reported Harassment 'Has No Place' in Franchise

5:11pm July 17, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

In a Washington Post report, 15 women alleged they were sexually harassed and verbal abused while working for the football team. Owner Dan Snyder and the NFL pledge action on the allegations.

The extent to which college sports will return this year is an open question. "If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic," warns the NCAA's president.

NCAA President Warns 'The Data Point In The Wrong Direction' For Fall College Sports

2:24pm July 17, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

"If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic," said NCAA President Mark Emmert.

Members of the Montreal Impact, wearing masks, take the field for their match against Toronto FC as part of the MLS Is Back Tournament Thursday in Reunion, Fla.

Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?

11:13am July 17, 2020

by Tom Goldman

The NBA and Major League Soccer are getting underway in their 'protective' bubbles near Orlando. They get regular COVID-19 tests and quick results. But that's not the case for regular Floridians.

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15 Women Speak Out About Culture Of Sexual Harassment Within Washington NFL Team

6:50pm July 16, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Liz Clarke of The Washington Post about her article where 15 former female employees spoke on the culture of sexual harassment within the Washington NFL team.

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Floridians Get Coronavirus Test Results Slowly. Pro Athletes Are Tested Regularly

4:58pm July 16, 2020

by Tom Goldman

Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida, and many residents have to wait too long for test results. Meanwhile, NBA and Major League Soccer players in Orlando are being tested regularly and quickly.

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