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In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Donovan Mitchell after positive coronavirus test: ‘I don’t have any symptoms’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn’t even feel sick

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Japan's Keisuke Honda of Brazil's Botafogo wears a mask before a Carioca Championship soccer match against Bangu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, March 15, 2020. The match was played in an empty, closed door stadium to contain transmission of the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

CDC’s latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) guards Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Christian Wood of Pistons tests positive for coronavirus after playing Rudy Gobert, Jazz

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

For release weekend editions, March 14-15

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Judges to decide whether to exonerate men in 2002 killing

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Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP Source: Pistons’ Christian Wood tests positive for virus

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) battles Sacramento Kings guard Kent Bazemore (26) and Anthony Tolliver (43) for space during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Mavs guard Brunson has shoulder surgery with season on hold

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Left to right-Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, poses with his fiance Liza Berg, team owner Ted Leonsis, and team president Dick Patrick during a pregame ceremony before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. Backstrom was honored for recording 600 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Ted Leonsis to pay arena workers after Wizards, Capitals games are canceled

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Friday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Eintracht fans have taped letters at a wall of the stadium during a Europa League round of 16, 1st leg soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Basel in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 12, 2020. The match was played in an empty stadium because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

The Latest: Raptors say all of travel party tested negative

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A sign at T-Mobile Arena advertises the cancellation of the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament amid coronavirus fears Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Scrubbed: March Madness leads long list of canceled sports

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

NHL latest to suspend season due to coronavirus

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter, right, hugs former Hawk Dominique Wilkins as he leaves the court following an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Column: Vince Carter knew end was near, but not this soon

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban watches players warm up before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Mark Cuban expects suspended NBA season to resume at some point

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Thursday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2020 file photo, a swing sits empty on a playground outside Achievement First charter school in Providence, R.I. The public charter school, like a nearby Catholic school, closed after a teacher who attended the same Italy trip awaited test results for the new coronavirus. Many parents are now deciding how to talk to their children about the virus. Some said they are checking in daily, while others worry talking about it could make their kids more anxious or fearful. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Talking to kids about virus? Experts say be calm and honest

By CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press