AP Sports Digest

Updated Jun. 16, 2020 2:36 p.m. ET

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TOP STORIES

TEN—VIRUS OUTBREAK-US OPEN

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the U.S. Open tennis tournament will held on its scheduled dates starting in late August – but without spectators — as part of the state’s reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 660 words, photos. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 5 p.m.

BBO—VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB-YANKEES

NEW YORK — Yankees President Randy Levine calls on the players’ association to resume negotiations with Major League Baseball to start the pandemic-delayed season. Levine says the money difference between the feuding sides is not the primary obstacle but rather issues such as health and safety protocols and determining how to deal with a second wave of the new coronavirus. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 500 words, photos.

CAR—NASCAR-HALL OF FAME

Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name in NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class. Other contenders include the late Mike Stefanik, who just missed out last year, and pioneers Hershel McGriff or Red Farmer. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos. Announcement expected at 5 p.m.

SOC—GERMAN ROUNDUP

BREMEN, Germany — Bayern Munich can win the Bundesliga for a record-extending eighth consecutive time with a victory at Werder Bremen. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 6 p.m. Game started at 2:30 p.m.

SOC—PREMIER LEAGUE-RESTART

MANCHESTER, England — With the Premier League set to resume after a 100-day shutdown, it already is making plans for what to do if a second spike of coronavirus infections prevents games from being played again. The league’s priority for now is staging the remaining 92 games by July 26, starting Wednesday with Aston Villa hosting Sheffield United and Manchester City playing Arsenal. By Rob Harris. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 6 p.m. With separate on talking points ahead of the Premier League restart (sent).

A virus Latest across all sports has been sent. With separate from Canada (Trudeau says government is “open” to NHL hub city in Canada); United States (World TeamTennis players testing positive for COVID lose pay) and Japan (Tokyo Olympic board member would support another delay).

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-ICELAND HOOPS

The Golden State Warriors had to adapt their popular youth basketball camps and make them virtual given the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, an 11-year-old boy in Iceland and Stephen Curry superfan gets to participate from a world away. The aspiring hoopster had a slight advantage, too. His country has 24 hours of daylight right now, meaning he can attend camp and practice on his outdoor basket at home even with the seven-hour time difference between Reykjavik and Oakland, more than 4,000 miles away. By Janie McCauley. SENT: 560 words, photos.

COMMENTARY

GLF—ON THE FRINGE-RYDER CUP

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The final weekend in September in Wisconsin was expected to be bustling with good times and big crowds, upward of 45,000 people. Instead, the Warrens Cranberry Festival — about 160 miles west of the Ryder Cup the same weekend — was canceled. How that impacts the Ryder Cup is anyone’s guess. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 6 p.m. EDT. With Golf Notes (upcoming), Golf Glance (sent).

NOTABLE

FBC—HALL OF FAME-BALLOT

Georgia cornerback Champ Bailey, Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney and Kansas State running back Darren Sproles will appear on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. SENT: 250 words, photos.

FBN—OFFSEASON UPDATE-VIRTUAL OFFSEASON

The Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams all decided to end their offseason programs even with the NFL allowing two more weeks to keep working. So did the Texans, Cardinals and Washington. Turns out there’s only so much that can be done virtually. With coaches and players scattered and team facilities shut because of the COVID-19 pandemic, video meetings helped the league act as if business continued as usual. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.

EU—BRITAIN-FREE SCHOOL MEALS

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an abrupt about-face and agreed to keep funding meals for poor students over the summer holidays after young soccer star Marcus Rashford demanded that his government not forget the needs of hungry children. The Manchester United and England player cited his own childhood experience of relying on free school lunches and food banks. By Jill Lawless. SENT: 750 words, photos.

HKN—SABRES-BOTTERILL FIRED

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres fire general manager Jason Botterill in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure. In announcing the decision, the Sabres promoted senior vice president of business administration Kevyn Adams as Botterill’s successor. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. SENT: 600 words, photos. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 7 p.m.

RAC—BELMONT-TIZ THE FAVORITE

Favored Tiz the Law is attempting to be the first New York-bred horse to win the Belmont in more than 130 years. His 82-year-old trainer, Barclay Tagg, is trying to complete his personal Triple Crown after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003 with Funny Cide. And it’ll take a tremendous run to prevent them from that history. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 7 p.m.

SOC—SAUDI ARABIA-TV PIRACY

Saudi Arabia facilitated sports broadcasting piracy by blocking moves to shut it down, the World Trade Organization says in a ruling that throws new doubts on the kingdom’s takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle. By Rob Harris. SENT: 560 words, photo.

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