Yankees closer Chapman has COVID-19
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms
Eagles penalize DeSean Jackson for anti-Semitic posts
The Philadelphia Eagles have penalized wide receiver DeSean Jackson "for conduct detrimental to the team" days after he posted images of quotations falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler and praising Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume
The NHL and the players union are credited for putting aside past differences in taking a collaborative approach in ratifying a return-to-play plan that also includes the assurance of labor peace through September 2026
With fans back, Dixon wins at Road America for 3rd straight
Scott Dixon earned his third straight victory Saturday with an improbable triumph in the opening race of a weekend doubleheader at Road America, as IndyCar welcomed fans to its races for the first time this season
Céspedes says he'll be ready to start season with Mets
Yoenis Céspedes is sure he’ll be ready to start the pandemic-delayed season with the New York Mets
COLUMNS
Next week, southeastern Connecticut will be tournament-tested
In our local golf world, next week is tournament week.
PRO BASEBALL
Yankees closer Chapman has COVID-19
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms
Céspedes says he'll be ready to start season with Mets
Yoenis Céspedes is sure he’ll be ready to start the pandemic-delayed season with the New York Mets
PRO FOOTBALL
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend
Chiefs agree to 10-year extension for Patrick Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a 10-year contract extension with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes keeping him around through 2031
Redskins to have 'thorough review' of name amid race debate
The Washington Redskins are having a “thorough review” of their name
Report: NFL plans to shorten preseason to two games
The NFL plans to shorten its preseason from four to two games per team, according to multiple people familiar with the league's deliberations.
PRO BASKETBALL
Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich says he had some reservations about being at the NBA restart at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida
COVID-19 sidelines ex-Husky Walker
Walker became the first UConn player to leave for the WNBA after her junior year. She was the second of New York’s four first-round picks, going No. 9 overall.
Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines
Full-scale practices inside the NBA bubble at the Disney complex have started
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PRO HOCKEY
NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume
The NHL and the players union are credited for putting aside past differences in taking a collaborative approach in ratifying a return-to-play plan that also includes the assurance of labor peace through September 2026
NHL, players approve plan to resume season
Pro hockey’s return is potentially three weeks away, and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026
Ruff hired as Devils coach, Fitzgerald stays on as GM
The New Jersey Devils have hired veteran coach Lindy Ruff to take over one of the NHL’s youngest teams and removed the interim tag from Tom Fitzgerald’s title as general manager
CT SUN
Sun's Brionna Jones gets her chance to shine this WNBA season
Connecticut Sun reserve post Brionna Jones has wanted to play more minutes during her young WNBA career. She'll get her opportunity this season with starting center Jonquel Jones sitting out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun ready, and nervous, for WNBA season
Connecticut Sun players have had a hard decision to make about whether-or-not to go to Florida next month for an abbreviated WNBA season during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
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Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich says he had some reservations about being at the NBA restart at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida
ON THE AIR
Australian Rules Football
4 a.m., FS1 — AFL: Western Bulldogs at Carlton Blues.
Auto Racing
9:05 a.m., ESPN — Formula One Styrian Grand Prix from Spielberg, Austria.
Noon, Ch. 61 — NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Nationals from Indianapolis.
12:30 p.m., Ch. 30 — IndyCar REV Group Grand Prix at Road America Race 2 from Elkhart Lake, Wis.
1:45 p.m., CBSSN — GT World Challenge America from Alton, Va.
2:30 p.m., Ch. 30 — NASCAR Monster Cup Quaker State 400 from Sparta, Ky.
Baseball
3:55 a.m., ESPN — Korean: NC Dinos at LG Twins.
Basketball
4 p.m., ESPN — The Basketball Tournament semifinals from Columbus, Ohio.
Golf
1 p.m., Golf Channel — PGA: Workday Charity Open from Dublin, Ohio.
3 p.m., Ch. 3 — PGA: Workday Charity Open from Dublin, Ohio.
3 p.m., Ch. 30 — Exhibition: American Century Championship from Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Horse Racing
12:30 p.m., FS1 — Live racing from various sites.
2 p.m., FS2 — Live racing from various sites.
5 p.m., NBCSN — Live racing from various sites.
Rodeo
1:30 p.m., Ch. 3 — PBR: Monster Energy Team Challenge from Sioux Falls, S.D.
Soccer
7 a.m., NBCSN — Premier League: Everton at Wolverhampton.
9 a.m., ESPN — MLS: Toronto FC vs. D.C. United from Orlando, Fla.
9:10 a.m., NBCSN — Premier League: Crystal Palace at Aston Villa.
11 a.m., ESPN — Serie A: SPAL at Genoa.
11:25 a.m., NBCSN — Premier League: Arsenal at Tottenham.
1:25 p.m., ESPN — Serie A: Bologna at Parma.
1:55 p.m., NBCSN — Premier League: Leicester City at Bournemouth.
5 p.m., ESPN2 — USL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Louisville City FC.
7 p.m., CBSSN — NWSL: Washington Spirit vs. Houston Dash in Challenge Cup from Herriman, Utah. (taped today)
8 p.m., ESPN — MLS: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United from Orlando, Fla.
10:30 p.m., ESPN — MLS: Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado Rapids from Orlando, Fla.
1 a.m. (Monday), CBSSN — NWSL: Chicago Red Stars vs. Utah Royals in Challenge Cup from Herriman, Utah. (taped today)
Tennis
11 a.m., Tennis Channel — Exhibition: Pro Tennis Series from Spain.
Noon, ESPN2 — WTT: Orlando Storm vs. Springfield Lasers from White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
4 p.m., CBSSN — WTT: Chicago Smash vs. Vegas Rollers from White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
8 p.m., ESPN2 — WTT: Orange County Breakers vs. San Diego Aviators from White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.