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Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL&#039;s annual kickoff game -- pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course.

NFL kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL&#039;s annual kickoff game -- pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course.

May 7, 2020, 6:28pm National Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL’s annual kickoff game — pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course. Read story

United States&#039; Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women&#039;s World Cup final last summer.

Women’s soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel

United States&#039; Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women&#039;s World Cup final last summer.

May 1, 2020, 5:29pm National Sports

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial. Read story

Home plate umpire Paul Emmel and umpire Mike Estabrook reviewing a play during a game last season. Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached a deal to cover a 2020 pay structure during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the deal, MLB has the right not to use instant replays of umpires&#039; decisions during the 2020 season.

AP sources: MLB replay could vanish, monastery setup viable

Home plate umpire Paul Emmel and umpire Mike Estabrook reviewing a play during a game last season. Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached a deal to cover a 2020 pay structure during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the deal, MLB has the right not to use instant replays of umpires&#039; decisions during the 2020 season.

May 1, 2020, 2:42pm National Sports

Replay reviews could vanish in Major League Baseball in 2020 as part of a deal that covers how umpires would be paid for a season shortened or wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Cars line up at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Nobody can say with precise certainty how many coronavirus tests that the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need before those leagues can resume playing games.

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

Cars line up at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Nobody can say with precise certainty how many coronavirus tests that the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need before those leagues can resume playing games.

May 1, 2020, 2:38pm National Sports

Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times. Read story

River Ridge, La., lines the third baseline and Curacao lines the first baseline during team introductions before the 2019 Little League World Series Championship game at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Little League World Series canceled for first time

River Ridge, La., lines the third baseline and Curacao lines the first baseline during team introductions before the 2019 Little League World Series Championship game at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J.

April 30, 2020, 3:30pm National Sports

This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

A few fans are shown in the grandstands to watch NASCAR practice in 2012 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. NASCAR will get its season back on track starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway without spectators.

NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days

A few fans are shown in the grandstands to watch NASCAR practice in 2012 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. NASCAR will get its season back on track starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway without spectators.

April 30, 2020, 3:29pm National Sports

NASCAR announced Thursday that it will resume its season without fans starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with the premier Cup Series racing three more times in a 10-day span. Read story

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said the league is considering all options, best-case, worst-case and countless ideas in between, as it tries to come to grips with the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C.

AP Source: NBA facilities will begin to reopen Friday

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said the league is considering all options, best-case, worst-case and countless ideas in between, as it tries to come to grips with the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C.

April 25, 2020, 4:39pm Latest News

NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Led by LSU, Alabama, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 25, 2020.

April 25, 2020, 4:38pm National Sports

Maybe the Southeastern Conference should simply hold onto its players and become part of the NFL. Read story

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tee Higgins, front center, is selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020.

Round 2 of NFL draft starts with receivers

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tee Higgins, front center, is selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020.

April 24, 2020, 6:19pm National Sports

It hardly should be a stunner that receivers Tee Higgins of Clemson and Michael Pittman Jr. of Southern California were the first two picks of the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Read story

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Justin Herbert holds his phone during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Herbert with the sixth pick.

Oregon QB goes No. 6 to Chargers in NFL draft

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Justin Herbert holds his phone during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Herbert with the sixth pick.

April 23, 2020, 8:41pm National Sports

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Justin Herbert with the No. 6 pick of the NFL draft Thursday night. He is the first Ducks QB taken by the Chargers since they took Dan Fouts in the third round in 1973. Read story