By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — When Kevin Stefanski was hired by the Browns in January, the first-time NFL head coach knew he’d face major challenges while preparing for the se…
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Mid-American schools create separate conference for esports
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aiming to recruit and engage more competitive video gamers, a dozen schools in the Mid-American Conference are creating a standalone esports co…
NFL’s QB coaching summit set for virtual version in 3rd year
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold a virtual version of their quarterback coaching summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league’s diversi…
Congressman: No NCAA antitrust exemption in athlete pay bill
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Federal legislation setting guidelines for college athletes to pursue money-making opportunities could be proposed within a month, and the congressman planning to introd…
OBJ a “model guy” during Browns’ virtual offseason program
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. practiced his own version of social distancing during his first offseason with the Browns. This year, the flashy receiver’s bee…
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards wi…
Hall of Famers reach out to youth with messages of strength
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer It doesn’t matter how the message is conveyed as long as it is communicated. So the Pro Football Hall of Fame will have three members livestream a session Friday…
NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. Players a…
Utah’s Conley waiting for news, like the rest of the NBA
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mike Conley is waiting for further instructions. So is the rest of the NBA. The league is continuing to work through multiple return-to-play scenarios, with two pe…
NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protectio…