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With teams in two sports looking a second time at names considered offensive to many Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change. The Cleveland Indians said Friday they are reconsidering their nickname after the NFL name furor Washington Redskins. …

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price announced on Saturday that he is choosing not to participate in the MLB 2020 season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Several players from across the league have tested positive as teams gather for training camp ahead of the planned 60-game season. “After much …

ATLANTA – With teams in two sports re-examining names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication that they are willing to consider a similar change. The Cleveland Indians said Friday that they are reconsidering their nickname. And a source told ESPN that the NFL’s …

SAN FRANCISCO – Buster Posey joined the Giants at training camp on Saturday, but doesn’t rule out the possibility of staying out of the season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the county and around the world. While Posey did not indicate such an opt-out option is likely, he said …

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he is more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 due to the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season. Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season. He was more optimistic about his future in baseball on Saturday when …