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  NHL playoff scenarios run the gamut of where, when and how

  With the NHL playoffs, which were to begin Wednesday, on indefinite hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, anything and everything is on the table if Commissioner Gary Bettman's objective to complete the season is to be realized. 5

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  Tigers legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85

  Al Kaline, who spent his entire 22-season Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Tigers and was known affectionately as "Mr. Tiger," has died. He was 85.

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  UFC 249 to continue with Justin Gaethje taking on Tony Ferguson

  UFC 249 is going ahead with Justin Gaethje stepping in for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov against Tony Ferguson for the interim 155-pound title. 5

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  NFL will be hosting the upcoming draft through virtual format

  This year's NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes

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  British Open cancelled, Masters to November in major golf rescheduling

  The British Open will not be played this year for the first time since 1945, golf officials announced Monday as they tried to reconfigure a major championship schedule that would end with the Masters being played two weeks before Thanksgiving.

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  Spit, sweat and high-fives: Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus

  As the coronavirus brings the international sports calendar to a grinding halt, AFP Sport looks at three long-standing habits which could change forever once competition resumes.

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  NBA matchups if league resumes season with post-season play

  Resuming the NBA season with the start of the playoff is one option for the league. Most teams had about 15 games left to play in the regular-season schedules when play was halted on March 11, and not everyone had played the same amount of games.

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  2 Fiji rugby players arrested for breaking virus quarantine

  The Fiji Rugby Union has criticized two of its top professional players who have been arrested for failing to self-isolate after returning to Fiji from overseas.

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  England soccer star Walker sorry after 'lockdown party'

  England defender Kyle Walker is facing disciplinary action from English Premier League team Manchester City after appearing to break lockdown conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. 5

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  MLS 25th anniversary remains quiet milestone amid pandemic

  MLS was supposed to be celebrating its 25th year, but for now it remains a quiet milestone amid the coronavirus pandemic. Monday marks the anniversary of the league's first game, when the San Jose Clash hosted D.C. United at Spartan Stadium before 31,000 fans.

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  Ex-NFL kicker Tom Dempsey dies at 73 after contracting COVID-19

  Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73. 5

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  Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84

  Bobby Mitchell, the speedy Hall of Famer who became the Washington Redskins' first black player, has died. He was 84.

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  Serbian soccer player gets house arrest for ignoring coronavirus curfew

  Serbian soccer player Aleksandar Prijovic has been sentenced to three months of home detention for flouting a curfew imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. 5

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  Tennis champion Bianca Andreescu gives her tips on staying positive during a pandemic

  Tennis champion Bianca Andreescu has been isolating with her parents since sporting events were shut down, and says she is keeping positive by staying productive, connecting with friends over technology and reflecting on how best to help others. 1

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  Byron wins virtual Bristol; Bubba 'rage quits' early in race

  William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR's first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills. The third time out, he got the win.