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With college pro days canceled, local athletes hold their own

With college pro days canceled, local athletes hold their own

04/04/2020 07:17 PM

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett among 9 inductees into Basketball Hall of Fame

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Local runner holding 'Going the Social Distance Virtual 5K Walk and Run'

Bills valued Diggs' experience over adding receiver in draft

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McQuaid basketball star Isaiah Stewart declares for the NBA Draft

Photo of Isaiah Stewart when he played for the McQuaid Knights

Washington's Isaiah Stewart declares for NBA draft

Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart has declared for the NBA draft. Stewart's decision to leave Washington after one season was anticipated even before he set foot on campus.

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

One of the main public entrances to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet club with the statue of former winner of the Wimbledon tennis championships Fred Perry in the background as the tennis Wimbledon tennis Championships 2020 has been cancelled due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus, it has announced in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Nia Williams-Matthews

Nia Williams-Matthews

Major League Baseball extends financial support for minor league players

Major League Baseball extends financial support for minor league players

Fairport boys soccer team takes the 'Stay at Home Challenge'

Fairport boys soccer team takes the 'Stay at Home Challenge'

NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, The national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is viewed. The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes _ such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players _ who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday, March 30, 2020, to give spring sport athletes regardless of their year in school a way to get back the season they lost, but did not guarantee financial aid to the current crop of seniors if they return to play next year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Rochester Red Wings donate 300,000 medical-grade gloves

Rochester Red Wings donate 300,000 medical-grade gloves

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

Local minor leaguer rolling with the punches as season is pushed back

Ernie Clement

Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates in 2021 for games

A group of students from Uruguay pose for a souvenir picture on the Olympic Rings set outside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Scholar Athlete of the Week

Nia Williams-Matthews

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Nia Williams-Matthews

She was dynamic during the indoor track season, and when outdoor track resumes, this week's Scholar-Athlete will once again soar through the air.

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Serdrick Thomas

Serdrick Thomas

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Alison Getz

Alison Getz

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Taylor Ashe

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Taylor Ashe

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Liam Murphy

Liam Murphy

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Alahna Paige

Alahna Paige

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: India Jordan

India Jordan

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: John Keele

John Keele

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Megan Deuel

Megan Deuel

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Grace Walker

Grace Walker

NFL News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Latest: Liverpool won't use government cash to pay staff

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

NFL delays start of offseason workout programs for teams

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, former Baylor head football coach Matt Rhule speaks to reporters outside his home in Waco, Texas. In a normal year, new Carolina Panthers NFL football head coach Matt Rhule would have greeted many of the team's players for the first time with a handshake Monday for the start of the team's offseason workout program. But nothing is normal in the days of a global pandemic. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

8 unanimous picks for All-Decade Team include Brady, Watt

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller celebrates a sack against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game in San Diego. Miller was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, FIle)

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 1964, file photo, fullback Jim Brown, left, and flanker back Bobby Mitchell, once a feared duo for the Cleveland Browns before Mitchell was dealt to Washington, are back together as teammates, as they prepare for the annual Pro Bowl at Los Angeles. Mitchell, the speedy late 1950s and '60s NFL offensive star the Browns and the Washington Redskins, has died. He was 84. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Sunday night, April 5, 2020, that Mitchell's family said he died in the afternoon. (AP Photo/Harold Filan, File)

Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 1970, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Tom Dempsey (19) moves up to kick a 63-yard field goal as teammate Joe Scarpati holds the ball and Detroit Lions' Alex Karras (71) rushes in while Saints' Bill Cody (66) blocks, in New Orleans. 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, April 4, 2020, in New Orleans while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (AP Photo/File)

Column: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is pursued by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The coronavirus pandemic has forced NFL teams to make free agent decisions without the benefit of meeting players face to face. That suppressed the market for plenty of lower-tier free agents such as Harris who signed a one-year deal for $2.5 million with a chance to earn another $750,000. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

MLB News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Latest: Liverpool won't use government cash to pay staff

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Latest: Grandmother of Baylor star Ursin dies from virus

Baylor guard Moon Ursin (12) passes the ball against Oklahoma center Aspen Williston (31) and guard Gabby Gregory (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)

Fields of green: Mild winter, no games aid ballpark grass

In this aerial photo, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is closed on what would've been Opening Day, Thursday March 26, 2020, in Baltimore, Md. The Orioles were slated to host the New York Yankees at the park, but the season has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Federal judge tosses fan lawsuit vs. MLB, Astros, Red Sox

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions at a press conference during MLB baseball owners meetings, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Big league vets with minor league deals get up to $50,000

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Felix Hernandez warms up for a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Venice, Fla. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

NHL News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Latest: Liverpool won't use government cash to pay staff

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Column: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is pursued by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The coronavirus pandemic has forced NFL teams to make free agent decisions without the benefit of meeting players face to face. That suppressed the market for plenty of lower-tier free agents such as Harris who signed a one-year deal for $2.5 million with a chance to earn another $750,000. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Latest: Grandmother of Baylor star Ursin dies from virus

Baylor guard Moon Ursin (12) passes the ball against Oklahoma center Aspen Williston (31) and guard Gabby Gregory (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)

Hacker posts racial slur on fan chat with black NHL player

FILE - In this June 22, 2018, file photo, K'Andre Miller, second from right, wears a New York Rangers jersey and cap after being selected by the team during the NHL hockey draft in Dallas. A hacker posted a racial slur 45 times in an online fan video chat Friday, April 3, 2020, with black Rangers prospect Miller. The NHL team scrambled to disable the hacker it called

The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper rounds first base after his two-run home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

NBA News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Latest: Liverpool won't use government cash to pay staff

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter NBA draft

Kentucky's Ashton Hagans takes an uncontested shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee won 81-73. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Texas hires Schaefer from Mississippi State

Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer shouts at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Column: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is pursued by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The coronavirus pandemic has forced NFL teams to make free agent decisions without the benefit of meeting players face to face. That suppressed the market for plenty of lower-tier free agents such as Harris who signed a one-year deal for $2.5 million with a chance to earn another $750,000. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Latest: Grandmother of Baylor star Ursin dies from virus

Baylor guard Moon Ursin (12) passes the ball against Oklahoma center Aspen Williston (31) and guard Gabby Gregory (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)

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