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Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz (39) and teammates celebrate their win over the Dallas Stars during Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

NHL puts off two days of playoff games amid injustice protests

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Officials stand beside an empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA basketball first round playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor in protest against racial injustice and the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

NBA players decide to resume playoffs after protests

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, speaks with members of the media outside the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Marc Short, Mike Pence chief of staff: NBA boycotts ‘absurd and silly’

By Aamer Madhani and Deb Riechmann - Associated Press

An End Racism sign is displayed before Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL players discuss options for racial injustice protests

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) steals the ball from Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris, right, in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Vehicles perform maneuvers as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour at the Moran Vehicle Training facility at the United States Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center in Beltsville, Md., Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. In the distance on the hill is Marine One. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump: NBA has become like ‘a political organization’

By AAMER MADHANI and DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

Members of the San Jose Earthquakes depart the stadium where the team had been scheduled to play the Portland Timbers in an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Major League Soccer players boycotted five games Wednesday night in a collective statement against racial injustice. The players' action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off in a protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday night.

A 2nd day of NBA playoff games halted over racial injustice

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Officials stand beside an empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA basketball first round playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor in protest against racial injustice and the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

NBA playoff games called off amid player protest

By Brian Mahoney and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis, right, celebrates with teammate shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) and second baseman Dee Gordon (9) after the Mariners defeated the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Referees huddle on an empty court at game time of a scheduled game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic for Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts against during the second quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott NBA season: Report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Members of the San Jose Earthquakes depart the stadium where the team had been scheduled to play the Portland Timbers in an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Major League Soccer players boycotted five games Wednesday night in a collective statement against racial injustice. The players' action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off in a protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday night.

5 MLS games called off as players call for racial justice

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Jamal Murray, right, of the Denver Nuggets and teammate PJ Dozier, left, celebrate after their win over Utah Jazz in of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

If games happen, Mavs, Nuggets will try to force Game 7s

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) gestures during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn reacts to a play during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Nets to return with more talent for Vaughn or another coach

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - This June 24, 2019, file photo shows Shaquille O'Neal at the NBA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. A woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate when her tire blew out got a little unexpected help from former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, sheriff's officials say. O'Neal, who lives in the Orlando area, was traveling on Interstate 75 near Gainesville on Monday, July 13, 2020, when he saw the woman pull onto the side of the road, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on a Facebook post. He stayed with the woman until deputies arrived at the scene. “He fist-bumped Deputies Purington and Dillon before going on his way,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

O’Neal agrees to multiyear extension with Turner Sports

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts after receiving a technical foul during the third quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs

Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell drives against Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap and Torrey Craig (3) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Mitchell scores 51 points, Jazz beat Nuggets for 3-1 lead

Associated Press

Daughter of Utah Jazz great Stockton to play in Germany

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden leaves the court following his team's loss during overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Heat can get some rest, Rockets may have missed their chance

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press