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Owners OK plan for NBA's restart The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league's Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league s... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Cherished memories of Cowboys' camps The first thing I realized was that Duane Thomas never shut up. by Tim Cowlishaw The Dallas Morning News - June 5, 2020

NFL coaches allowed back at team facilities Coaches will be allowed to return beginning today to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for trai... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

NCAA pushes back eligibility deadline University of Arkansas basketball player Isaiah Joe will have several more weeks to decide whether he wants to keep his name in the NBA Draft or return to colle... by Bob Holt - June 5, 2020

Nadal not primed for U.S. Open play If it weren't for a pandemic-caused postponement, the French Open would have been in Week 2 now, and Rafael Nadal might still have been in contention for a 20th... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Off the wire MOTOR SPORTS by Compiled from Democrat-Gazette press services - June 5, 2020

BEST IN THE WEST: Monk was a star from day one Malik Monk wowed crowds almost from the first time he laced up a pair of basketball shoes. by Chip Souza - June 5, 2020

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another maj... by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020

NBA plan includes 22 teams restarting The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league's board of governors to... by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020

KEVIN WILLIAMS: Kneeling causes more rage than injustice On Sunday in Germany, during a match in the top flight of that nation's pro soccer league, Marcus Thuram scored a goal. Before joining in the celebration with t... by Kevin Williams Chicago Tribune - June 4, 2020

Horse named after Dr. Fauci second in debut A racehorse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finished second in his debut Wednesday at Belmont Park in New York. by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020

MLB turns down players' proposal NEW YORK -- If Major League Baseball and its players take the field for a coronavirus-delayed 2020 season, it will be after acrimonious negotiations that resemb... by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020

Rhule's transition anything but easy Transitioning from head coach at the college level to the NFL is never easy. by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020

Off the wire FOOTBALL June 4, 2020

AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart A person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting th... by The Associated Press - June 3, 2020