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Jon Rahm preparing for U.S. Open after positive COVID-19 test

UPDATED: Tue., June 15, 2021

The hard part, at first, was having to walk off the course with a six-shot lead and no chance to finish the tournament. Learning on national TV that he had tested positive for COVID-19 didn't help, either.

Sports >  International sports

Currently in lockdown, Turkey to stage all-English UCL final

Wed., May 5, 2021

Thousands of English soccer fans will be hoping to go to Turkey in three weeks to see Chelsea and Manchester City contest an all-English UEFA Champions League final without facing travel restrictions.

Sports >  MLB

MLB: 9 teams reach 85% vaccination rate for easing protocols

Fri., April 30, 2021

Major League Baseball says nine teams have had 85% of players, coaches and others with Tier 1 access receive their final dose of the coronavirus vaccine, allowing those clubs to ease some health and safety protocols.

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Sports >  International sports

Tokyo Olympics, IOC push ahead during state of emergency

Tue., April 27, 2021

Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee are pushing ahead with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three months.

Sports >  NHL

NHL could adjust playoffs for travel restrictions in Canada

Tue., April 27, 2021

The NHL is preparing contingency plans if virus restrictions in Canada prevent travel between provinces or back and forth to the U.S. during the playoffs.

Sports >  MLB

Rob Manfred: 70% of players, on-field staff began vaccination

Tue., April 27, 2021

Major League Baseball says 70% of players, on-field staff and support personnel have been fully or partially vaccinated for the novel coronavirus.

Sports >  MLB

As fans pack into Globe Life Field, Texas Rangers aren’t strongly enforcing their own mask policy

Tue., April 27, 2021

Baseball fans at Globe Life Field have largely not worn masks this season, and the Rangers realize it.

Sports >  International sports

Commentary: Vaccine the key to getting 135,000 into Indy 500

Mon., April 26, 2021

Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the largest sporting event in the world since the start of the pandemic next month.

Sports >  NHL

NHL: Virus protocols not ‘relaxed’ for vaccinated players

Wed., April 21, 2021

The NHL says it has not told players virus protocols would be relaxed when a team reaches a certain threshold of vaccination.

Sports >  NFL

NFL’s revised offseason program includes mandatory minicamp

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

The NFL’s revised offseason program still includes a post-draft rookie minicamp, voluntary workouts and a mandatory minicamp next month despite the union’s objection to in-person activities due to COVID-19 concerns.