NFL Opt Outs Show Health Focus Amid 2020 Season
More than two dozen players opt out of the 2020 NFL season with $150,000 stipends or $350,000 for preexisting conditions. Dont'a Hightower cites family safety as key reason. Union leaders emphasize player agency and protections, while team executives acknowledge varied, personal decisions.
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NBA players plan to use platform for justice at restart
As NBA returns to action in Orlando, players aim to leverage games to voice racial justice aims. Bam Adebayo and others insist Breonna Taylor’s name stay front and center amid plans for on court messages and jerseys bearing slogans like Black Lives Matter Equality and Enough.
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Indians fall as Plesac shines but bats silent against White Sox
Mike Clevinger? No, wait. Cleveland’s Zach Plesac struck out seven over six and a third, but the Indians’ offense provided little support against Lucas Giolito as Ramirez led with three of six hits. Chicago rode a dominant start to a 4-hit, six-inning gem.
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Indians notes Perez placed on 10 day IL with shoulder strain
Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez goes on the 10 day injured list with a right shoulder strain after a season opening injury. The Indians plan seven days no throw then re evaluation as Perez works at the Lake County alternate site with trainers and strength staff. The team recalls Beau Taylor to backstop and moves Daniel Johnson to Lake County. Tyler Naquin remains sidelined with a toe fracture. The club opens a four game series at Minnesota against the Twins, with Bieber and Berrios atop the rotation. Perez’s injury follows last year’s breakout offense and adds to a cautious road trip amid COVID-19 precautions and a public moment of silence for former manager John McNamara.
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Indians rely on pitching depth as season opens
Ingraham notes Cleveland’s revamped rotation led by Bieber Civale and Plesac, formed from a 2016 draft haul, with Francona praising the organization’s pitcher development. Bieber’s 14 strikeouts set the tone as Cleveland wins four of five, while the rotation’s depth could define a 60-game season in a series with Minnesota.
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Browns Embrace contact tracing to curb virus spread
Browns officials say extensive on site testing and contact tracing will help identify close contacts within the facility. Players Must remain cautious outside the building. Dontrell Hilliard Jovante Moffatt placed on reserve COVID 19 list and Dontrell Hilliard is a third year running back.
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