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Marshawn Lynch tells ESPN his agent ‘has been in talks’ with Seahawks about returning in 2020


Marshawn Lynch opened the door wide Monday for a potential return in 2020 when he talked tantalizingly about what his agent has been up to.




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New Seahawk Greg Olsen says he’s coming to Seattle to win ‘and perform at a high level’


Greg Olsen’s days currently consist of waking up in his permanent home in Charlotte and heading to an office about five minutes away to spend his afternoon zooming in to virtual meetings with the Seahawks.




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Here’s why Marshawn Lynch’s possible return to the Seahawks shouldn’t happen this time


You could dream about Lynch coming back to the Seahawks, as he revealed Monday that the two sides are discussing, and this time leading them back to the Super Bowl. Or, you could make the case I’m going to make: Leave well enough alone.




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Jadeveon Clowney not ruling out a return to Seahawks and GM John Schneider says ‘he knows the door is not closed’


In his first public comments since the end of last season, free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said in a TV interview he has not ruled out that he could still return to the Seahawks.




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Analysis: The Seahawks need a backup QB, but Cam Newton seems to be an unlikely fit


Timing has not been on Cam Newton's side throughout his free agency. Recent speculation has connected Newton and the Seahawks, who are still in need of a backup quarterback behind Russell Wilson.




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Wife of Earl Thomas reportedly pointed gun at former Seahawk in domestic incident


Earl Thomas was not arrested in the incident, TMZ reported. Nina Thomas, according to the report, was arrested for burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault. She was released on bond.




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Nina Thomas, wife of former Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, says she’s subject of ‘unfounded ongoing investigation’


Investigation comes from April incident when she allegedly pointed gun at husband’s head.




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Seahawks get four prime-time games, open Sept. 13 at Atlanta as 2020 schedule is set


Seattle will play four prime-time games for the eighth consecutive year (and could get the maximum five later if one is flexed), including its home opener Sept. 20 against the Patriots on "Sunday Night Football."




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Seahawks schedule analysis: Ranking and breaking down each game on Seattle’s 2020 slate


So we finally have dates, times and TV designations to go along with the team names on the Seahawks’ regular-season schedule for 2020. It’s a slate of games that, if you’re a believer in strength of schedule based on opponents’ win-loss percentage in 2019, is one of the tougher in the league — and lots […]





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Early betting lines are out — Seattle favored in 11 games in 2020


Okay, so trying to predict what may happen in a full slate of NFL games — the first of which isn’t scheduled to kick off for at least four months — may seem like an exercise futility. Betting on any of those games may be even more of a foolish endeavor. But if you really […]




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Sideline Chatter: 49ers also managed to get nearly full Subway punch card under salary cap


Hey, 49ers, did you remember to check under the couch cushions, too? Broc Rutter, the QB from North Carolina Central, got only a $279 signing bonus from San Francisco because that’s all the Niners had left after depleting their bonus pool for undrafted rookies. Gotta be the shoes Spotted in Lady Gaga’s bizarre shoe collection: […]




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Carson Wentz embracing Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts


The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts in the second round has been one of the most intensely debated NFL topics over the past 10 days. Carson Wentz isn’t questioning it. “I’m excited to add him to the team,” Wentz said Monday. “I know how important the quarterback position is and how important the […]




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NCAA rejects former UConn coach’s appeal over violations


HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An NCAA panel on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn findings that he violated ethical conduct rules while leading the Huskies. The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee ruled Ollie failed to prove that information he presented alleging witnesses against him […]




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Senators send letters to NCAA leaders with NIL questions


The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee has sent a letter to NCAA leaders, conferences and schools requesting details about how college athletes can be compensated for their names, images and likenesses. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., sent 20 questions to each Power Five conference, dozens of colleges and universities and committees at each of the […]




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Slashed St. Ed’s: Reeling school cuts teams, breaks hearts


Carlos Tercero had already been forced to move in with one of his teammates when St. Edward’s University closed its campus because of the pandemic, their seasons cut short like so many others across the nation. Tercero and fellow golfer Nico Ciavaglia were adjusting to online classes off campus when things got even worse: The […]





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Big East thinking if campuses aren’t open sports is a no go


The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open. Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the […]




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Emmert: Unlikely all schools will start seasons at same time


NCAA President Mark Emmert says the coronavirus is making it unlikely all schools will be ready to begin competing in college sports at the same time. The goal, he said Friday night, is for every team to have an equal amount of preparation time before its season starts, and there could be some competitive inequities […]




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Lesson learned: Around Jordan, teammates saw price of fame


There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips of all time and they’ve got a lifetime of stories to tell about one of the best to ever take the court. B.J. Armstrong also learned […]




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NCAA rejects former UConn coach’s appeal over violations


HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An NCAA panel on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn findings that he violated ethical conduct rules while leading the Huskies. The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee ruled Ollie failed to prove that information he presented alleging witnesses against him […]




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NBA players, staff asked to help virus researchers


Dr. Priya Sampathkumar gets asked by her two teen-aged sons every day when they can expect to see NBA games again. She’s among the doctors desperately trying to answer that question — and the NBA is now trying to help. Sampathkumar is on the staff at the Mayo Clinic, which is starting to get support […]




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Cavaliers step cautiously into hopeful return to NBA season


CLEVELAND (AP) — Even if the NBA doesn’t resume this season, and at this point no one knows for sure, the Cleveland Cavaliers believe it’s time to start getting ready for the next one. “Any minute that we can get working with each other is beneficial to us,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday. Cleveland […]




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Big East thinking if campuses aren’t open sports is a no go


The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open. Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the […]




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NBA teams start to reopen, as testing plan begins emerging


MIAMI (AP) — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took part in a teleconference with members of […]




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‘Try getting it yourselves,’ Trump tells governors seeking ventilators in coronavirus outbreak


“Respirators, ventilators, all of the equipment — try getting it yourselves,” the president told governors in a conference call. The suggestion surprised some governors, who are increasingly looking to the federal government for help.




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Biden Wins Three States and Takes Commaning Lead, as Virus Reshape American Politics


Joe Biden easily defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in three major primaries on Tuesday, all but extinguishing Sanders’ chances for a comeback, as anxious Americans turned out to vote amid a series of cascading disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. Biden, the former vice president, won by wide margins in Florida and Illinois and also carried Arizona, […]



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Canadian Shares Tumble On Weak Manufacturing Data

The Canadian stock market was down sharply in negative territory at noon on Friday, as worries about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic triggered widespread selling once again.




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Canadian Shares Slightly Lower At Noon After Early Volatility

After a weak start and a subsequent rebound into positive territory, the Canadian stock market faltered and was marginally down at noon on Monday.




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TSX Retreats After Strong Start, Settles Flat

The Canadian stock market started off on a strong note, but kept paring gains as the session progressed, and eventually settled flat after briefly slipping into negative territory during the closing minutes.




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Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation.




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Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities

The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color.




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Top U.S. General On COVID-19, Reorienting For Great Power Competition

Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the coronavirus threat within the ranks of the military, and guarding against a power competition with China.




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Mental Health Experts Facilitate Talks Between Families, ICU Patients

It is very difficult for people hospitalized with COVID-19 to communicate with their families. At one medical center, psychologists are helping with some of those tough conversations.




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Economists Break Down U.S. Unemployment Numbers

What do the latest unemployment rates mean for the U.S. economy? NPR's Noel King speaks with Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute and Claudia Goldin of Harvard University.




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How The Bank Of America Is Dealing With The Coronavirus Crisis

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brian Moynihan, the Bank of America CEO, about banks raking in fees from the Paycheck Protection Program.




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The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually

President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually.




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How To Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing A Mask

Some Americans who wear face masks have faced a problem: Their glasses keep fogging up. Optometrist Joseph Allen shares some tips on how to treat spectacles before putting on a mask.




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Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic

The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down.




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What Would A Sharp Decline In Remittances Mean For Latin America

Immigrants in the U.S. sent an estimated $150 billion to their home countries in 2019 — half to Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank is predicting a sharp decline in remittances this year.




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What Happened Today: Health Care System Crumbles, Testing Questions

Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about access to testing for COVID-19, false-negative results and the challenges of mass testing.




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Flying Cheap

Available for viewing online. One year after the deadly airline crash of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, NY, FRONTLINE investigates the accident and discovers a dramatically changed airline industry, where regional carriers now account for half of the nation's daily departures. The rise of the regionals and arrival of low-cost carriers have been a huge boon to consumers, and the industry insists that the skies remain safe. But many insiders are worried that now, 30 years after airline deregulation, the aviation system is being stretched beyond its capacity to deliver service that is both cheap and safe.




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PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More

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J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques

J.C. Penney Co. and Sephora USA Inc. agreed to resolve a legal dispute over the continued operation of in-store beauty boutiques. But they did not disclose the financial terms of the settlement.




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Lyft To Require Drivers, Passengers To Wear Face Masks

American ridesharing company Lyft, Inc. is set to roll-out a new health safety program that will ensure that riders and drivers are protected amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The new health and safety standards for ridesharing will require personal health certification for drivers and riders, face masks for drivers and riders as well as new health safety education.




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Sobeauty Recalls Magnetic Ball Sets For Risks To Children

Sobeauty Inc. is recalling about 600 "Mag Cube" magnetic ball sets citing risk of ingestion by children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement. The recall was initiated after reports of many injuries to children with similar magnetic balls, which are warned to cause serious and permanent intestinal injuries or death.




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Even though we have to wear blue, we are proud Buckeyes ❤️O-H-I-O ❤️

ICU crew from Cincy-Dayton area working hard during COVID-19. Even though we have to wear blue, we are proud Buckeyes ❤️O-H-I-O ❤️





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Stock Alert: Pluristem Shares Up 24% In Premarket On FDA Clearance News

Shares of Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) are rising over 24% in pre-market today, after the company announced that the U.S. FDA has cleared the company's Investigational New Drug or IND application for a Phase II study of its PLX cells in the treatment of severe COVID-19 cases complicated by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome or ARDS.




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Stock Alert: Ubiquiti Shares Up 13% In Premarket On Upbeat Q3

Shares of Ubiquiti (UI) are rising over 13% in pre-market today, following the company's better-than-expected Q3 results.