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Wofford Terriers quarterback Jimmy Weirick (5) pitches the football during the football game between UTC and the Wofford Terriers at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.(Troy Stolt/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

The Latest: Pa. paves way for some fans to return to games

By The Associated Press 19 hrs ago

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, center, celebrates with teammates Patrick Marleau (12) and Mario Ferraro (38) after scoring a goal against Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks 2/22/2021

Feb. 26, 2021 03:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel works out prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark, N.J. The Devils are back at work after a COVID-19 wildfire landed 19 players on the NHL’s isolation list and forced the postponed of seven games since the end of January. The Devils practiced Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, for the first time since beating the Sabres in Buffalo on Jan. 31. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils 2/17/2019

Feb. 25, 2021 06:56 PM EST

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl (48), of the Czech Republic, handles the puck in front of St. Louis Blues' Zach Sanford (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday Feb. 20, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues 2/20/2021

Feb. 25, 2021 06:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets tip off in front of empty seats at TD Garden to start an NBA preseason basketball game in Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Celtics and the NHL Boston Bruins will be able to start playing in front of a limited number of fans beginning March 22, 2021, under Phase 4 of Massachusetts' reopening plan. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics 12/18/2020

Feb. 25, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) races for the puck against Boston Bruins' Sean Kuraly (52) and Urho Vaakanainen (58) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins 2/21/2021

Feb. 25, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Colorado Rockies players warm up during the team's spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Sharks back at practice, play Sat night vs Blues

By The Associated Press Feb. 25, 2021 11:27 AM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals 2/21/2021

Feb. 22, 2021 07:16 PM EST

The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) brings the ball up court against Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest: Texas A&M men's hoops has 7th postponement

By The Associated Press Feb. 20, 2021 05:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017, file photo, Mitch Barnhart, athletic director at Kentucky, takes part in a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn. There is no need to worry about geography in this year's NCAA Tournament. Get ready for plenty of talk about the so-called “S curve” instead. And do not worry — it's not that complicated. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

The Latest: NHL down to 11 players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (75) and Kyle Turris (8) defend against Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Ivy League not having spring sports season again

Feb. 18, 2021 11:39 AM EST

Motorist on County Road West drive past a power station Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Many residents and businesses were left without power following a weekend of below freezing temperatures in Midland and Odessa. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP)

Frigid weather scraps more sports events in Texas, Oklahoma

Feb. 17, 2021 10:53 AM EST

The Latest: ACC postpones Va Tech-North Carolina for Tuesday

By The Associated Press Feb. 13, 2021 03:59 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Atlantic Coast Conference...

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, front, defenseman Carson Soucy, back left, and center Kyle Rau react at the end of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Latest: Minnesota Wild returning after 10-day pause

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 04:11 PM EST

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By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EST
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