AP Sports Digest

Updated Jun. 16, 2020 2:08 a.m. ET

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BBO—VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB

NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there might be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players’ union on how to split up money in a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The league also revealed several players on big league rosters have tested positive for COVID-19. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

US—COMMISSIONERS-ESPN

Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season. The NFL commissioner, along with the commissioners from MLB, the NBA and NHL and others took part in interviews as part of ESPN's “The Return of Sports” special. By Joe Reedy. SENT: 860 words, photos.

US—NCAA-COMPENSATING ATHLETES

Attorneys filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in federal court Monday that seeks to prevent the association from limiting the amount of money athletes can make off their names, images and likenesses. By College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 480 words, photo.

TEN--VIRUS OUTBREAK-US OPEN

The U.S. Tennis Association intends to hold the U.S. Open in New York starting in August without spectators, if it gets governmental support — and a formal announcement could come this week. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 720 words, photos. With separate on Ash Barty expressing concern in an email to the AP over the timing of the U.S. Open SENT: 670 words, photos.

SOC—PREMIER LEAGUE-RESTART-DIVERSITY

MANCHESTER, England — When the time came to vote on restarting the Premier League, no black chief executives or chairmen from the English clubs were involved. There aren’t any across the 20 teams, nor in the leadership of the world’s richest league. By Steve Douglas. SENT: 800 words, photos.

NOTABLE

BKL--WNBA-SEASON-START

NEW YORK — The WNBA announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 650 words, photo.

FBN—VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFL

The agent for Ezekiel Elliott says the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys has tested positive for the coronavirus. Rocky Arceneaux tells the NFL Network that Elliott is feeling OK and recovering. A person with direct knowledge of the diagnosis tells the AP that Elliott had the positive test about a week ago and could be described as symptomatic. By Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon. SENT: 280 words, photo.

FBN—49ERS-SHANAHAN

The San Francisco 49ers rewarded coach Kyle Shanahan with a new six-year contract after he took the team to the Super Bowl in his third season at the helm. The Niners are replacing the three years remaining on Shanahan’s original six-year contract signed in 2017 to keep him under contract through 2025. By Josh Dubow. SENT: 400 words, photos.

SOC—MLS-PHILADELPHIA-DURANT

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union. Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 580 words, photo.

FBN—SAINTS-JENKINS-CNN

ATLANTA — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday. SENT: 330 words, photo.

FBC—IOWA-STRENGTH COACH

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta gave a vote of confidence to longtime football coach Kirk Ferentz on Monday after deciding to cut ties with a strength coach accused of mistreating African American players. SENT: 790 words, photos.

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