MLB proposes 60 game season with prorated salaries
Commissioner Rob Manfred and union chief Tony Clark met in Scottsdale to frame a plan for a pandemic season in empty ballparks. It envisions 60 games over 10 weeks starting July 20, with full prorated pay and about 37 percent of salaries, plus expanded playoffs and a $25 million postseason pool.
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Marquette lands D J Carton via NCAA waiver
The NCAA granted guard D J Carton a waiver allowing his transfer from Ohio State to Marquette to play in the upcoming season. Carton, 6-2, has three seasons of eligibility remaining and previously averaged 10.4 points in 20 games as a freshman at Ohio State before entering the transfer portal in March after a mental health hiatus. He was rated No 34 prospect in his high school class and averaged 23.9 minutes, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists for Ohio State while shooting 47 percent overall and 40 percent from three.
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Premier League returns with Black Lives Matter displays
In Manchester and Birmingham the Premier League resumed after a 100 day shutdown as players kneeled for Floyd and watched COVID measures. Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta spoke amid calls for change while Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford led actions. Fans remain barred from venues as Britain eases lockdown.
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NCAA approves phased college football season timetable
The NCAA Division I Council endorsed a three window plan starting with July workouts and August preseason practice as the college football season adjusts to COVID 19. Other items include St Thomas moving to Division I, UNLV removing a controversial statue, and Zion Williamson’s legal case progress.
Indians Greats by Decade Highlight Hall of Fame Debate
The piece lists Indian greats by decade with WAR figures and notes Doby as a pioneer in the AL. It praises Kenny Lofton and Grady Sizemore while debating Hall of Fame inclusion and mentions Carlos Santana, Francisco Lindor, and Jose Ramirez as a strong core. Contact Jim Ingraham.
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