Players Unlikely to Accept MLB's 154-Game Season Propsal

The players’ union has expressed concern that a proposal for a delayed, compressed schedule would be hard to complete amid outbreaks and that an expanded playoff field would water down competition.

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Rangers’ Tony DeAngelo Clears Waivers

DeAngelo, a 25-year-old defenseman, signed a contract extension in October, but the Rangers waived him on Sunday.

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Nepal Seeks to Ban 2 Climbers It Says Faked Everest Summit

The Indian climbers submitted doctored photos appearing to show them atop the world’s tallest peak, Nepal says. Fake claims of Everest climbs have become common.

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Football Practices Pose More Concussion Risk Than Games, Study Suggests

The report will fuel the longstanding debate about safety in college football, but changes do not appear to be imminent.

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In N.F.L., the Same Old Line and Verse About Hiring Black Coaches

In the latest hiring cycle, Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, watched from the sideline as white peers were chosen as head coaches.

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The N.B.A. Misses Klay Thompson

Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star guard, is a great shooter, for sure. But his absence, for a second consecutive season because of injury, leaves a hole that goes beyond basketball.

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Rams Acquire Stafford for Goff as N.F.L. Quarterback Market Warms

The Los Angeles Rams added a productive passer, Matthew Stafford, to a sagging offense, while the rebuilding Lions took on Jared Goff, a reclamation project with an onerous contract.

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