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Batter Up! Baseball, soundtrack of summer, is back — sort of

Batter Up! Baseball, soundtrack of summer, is back — sort of

Major League Baseball has started its most bizarre season ever. The virus-delayed opening day began when the World Series champion Washington Nationals hosted the New York Yankees. 
by The Associated Press

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Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice

Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice

At long last, the Major League Baseball season is set to begin. Four months after it was originally scheduled, opening day in the coronavirus pandemic era is almost here. The games in ballparks without fans start Thursday night.
by The Associated Press

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Wolves owner listening to offers, Garnett hoping to buy

Wolves owner listening to offers, Garnett hoping to buy

Kevin Garnett wants to come back to Minnesota — as a Timberwolves owner. The longtime NBA superstar said Tuesday he is part of a group that is hoping to buy the franchise from Glen Taylor, who has owned it since 1994.
by The Associated Press

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St. Thomas can go D1; Minn. school was ousted from D3 league

St. Thomas can go D1; Minn. school was ousted from D3 league

The NCAA gave the University of St. Thomas permission Wednesday to jump directly from Division III to Division I, the final clearance for a bold move born out of the Minnesota private school's ejection from its conference for being too dominant.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans cheer Washington team's name change

Minnesotans cheer Washington team's name change

Native American activists and their allies in Minnesota have played a critical role in the pressure campaign to change the name of Washington’s NFL franchise. On Monday, they were able to claim victory.
by Nina Moini

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Washington's NFL team to change name

Washington's NFL team to change name

Washington's NFL team will get rid its name on Monday, according to multiple reports. USA Today, ESPN, The Washington Post and Sports Business Journal reported owner Dan Snyder and the organization would announce the move two weeks before the start of training camp.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota scores two in stoppage time, stuns SKC for 2-1 win

Minnesota scores two in stoppage time, stuns SKC for 2-1 win

Kevin Molino scored in the seventh-minute of second-half stoppage time as Minnesota United rallied with two late goals to beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Several Native American leaders and organizations have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. 
by The Associated Press

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Washington's pro-football team name will undergo a 'thorough review'

Washington's pro-football team name will undergo a 'thorough review'

The NFL franchise announced Friday that recent events have pushed it to examine its controversial name. In recent days, corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the team to take action.
by Jason Slotkin

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