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Cricket’s new normal faces acid test after shutdown - Stabroek News
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. The article Cricket’s new normal faces acid test after shutdown appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Sir Everton Weekes dies - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Legendary former West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died. The article Sir Everton Weekes dies appeared first on Stabroek News.
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LeBron James And Maverick Carter Raised $100 Million For New Media Company - The Seattle Medium
LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter announced the formation of a new media company, SpringHill Co., which will be supported by a $100 million funding round. The post LeBron James And Maverick Carter Raised $100 Million For New Media Company appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Washington Redskins undergoing thorough review of team name
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname. The team said Friday it has been talking to the NFL for weeks about the subject. In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal
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Hawks Studios are nominated for EMMY awards | The Atlanta Voice
The award-winning Hawks Studios, the in-house creative team for the Atlanta Hawks, has received two Southeast Emmy Awards nominations. The pieces recognized highlight the team’s community work with partner State Farm and a behind-the-scenes player profile. The Southeast Emmy Awards are a division
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NASCAR raises the bar - WS Chronicle
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LeBron James Receives $100 Million Investment To Build Media Empire
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The NBA and Players Meet to Determine Action on Social Justice Issues - Black Enterprise
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Avery Bradley Is The Latest NBA Superstar To Opt-Out Of The NBA Restart In Orlando
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Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Join Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference | Dallas Weekly
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Trump assails NASCAR’s leading Black driver, knocks ban of Confederate flag - Stabroek News
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Dunk specialist Carter announces retirement after 22 seasons - Stabroek News
(Reuters) Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball yesterday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game’s top players in his
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Mavs Officials Talk Return of NBA Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
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DW Sports Zone: Mahomes Breaks The Bank | Dallas Weekly
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Dak Prescott wanting to be the highest paid quarterback in NFL history. I forewarned the masses that whatever Dak signed for via long term deal or franchise tag. The Kansas City Chief leader (Mahomes) would get the largest contract in sports
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Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons
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Kobe Bryants Lakers Championship Ring He Gifted To His Dad Up For Auction
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WSSU cancels Homecoming 2020 - WS Chronicle
Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from alumni, and the university’s overriding concern for the health and wellbeing of the Ram Family, Winston-Salem State University has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Homecoming
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AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start | The Atlanta Voice
The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following an all virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of
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Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship - WS Chronicle
Last week, the Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club presented their 2020 Mary Garber Scholarship at the Winston Lake YMCA. This year’s recipient is Tatiyana Cannon of Parkland High School. The post Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Cam Newton signs with Patriots - WS Chronicle
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Patrick Mahomes scores $450M contract extension - TheGrio
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Brooks, Dowrich tune up with fifties - Stabroek News
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Shamarh Brooks and wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich redeemed themselves with timely half-centuries on the final day of the three-day warm-up match here yesterday, to taste form ahead of the opening Test against
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