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Author: Josh Peter, USA TODAY

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Even as COVID-19 spreads, some sports stadium construction is ‘essential’ and the work goes

April 3, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Even as COVID-19 spreads, some sports stadium construction is ‘essential’ and the work goes

As the construction of some sports facilities continues, it’s putting a spotlight on the tension between economic pressures and safety concerns.

Sports

Construction at stadium for L.A. Rams, Chargers continues after positive coronavirus test

March 29, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Construction at stadium for L.A. Rams, Chargers continues after positive coronavirus test

A trade worker at SoFi Stadium, being built for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Sports

Without sports, rugby announcer goes viral for narrating everyday events

March 23, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Without sports, rugby announcer goes viral for narrating everyday events

Nick Heath, a rugby announcer from London, has created a stir with his play-by-play commentary of everyday life. It has made him a viral sensation.

Sports

Former NFL player Kyle Turley says cannabis ‘saved’ him, and he thinks it can help others

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Former NFL player Kyle Turley says cannabis ‘saved’ him, and he thinks it can help others

Former NFL player Kyle Turley, 44, said he’s been smoking marijuana for 20 years and credits it for saving his life.

Sports

Opinion: Americans need inspiration in coronavirus fight. We need LSU coach Ed Orgeron.

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Americans need inspiration in coronavirus fight. We need LSU coach Ed Orgeron.

America is facing a coronavirus crisis and must pull together. LSU football coach Ed Orgeron can inspire our team, reminding us, “We tough.”

Sports

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks is fighting for his life

March 16, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks is fighting for his life

Leon Spinks was diagnosed with prostate cancer and told in November he had two weeks to live. But the former heavyweight champ has not given in.

Sports

Sports books in Las Vegas are getting creative to offset March Madness betting losses

March 15, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Sports books in Las Vegas are getting creative to offset March Madness betting losses

As coronavirus silences sports, Vegas sports books relying more on futures bets and different sports, like Australian rugby and Mexican league soccer.

Sports

CBS Sports Network filling TV’s live sports void with Professional Bull Riders event

March 13, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on CBS Sports Network filling TV’s live sports void with Professional Bull Riders event

With the previously scheduled NBA, college basketball, MLS, NHL and XFL not on TV this weekend, the Professional Bull Riders will take center stage.

Sports

Montana is only state holding high school sports events without restrictions on attendance

March 13, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Montana is only state holding high school sports events without restrictions on attendance

With COVID-19 halting sports in the U.S., Montana became the only state holding high school sports events without fan attendance restrictions.

Sports

Tom Brady’s next destination? ‘You don’t have to be a psychic’ to know it’s Las Vegas

March 10, 2020 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Tom Brady’s next destination? ‘You don’t have to be a psychic’ to know it’s Las Vegas

Sports odds have the six-time Super Bowl champion remaining in New England, but the hot bet in Las Vegas has him landing in San Francisco or Sin City.

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U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

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These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023 Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY

Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

August 31, 2023 AP
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