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Playbook Inning 9: Master the player pool
Part 9 of Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part expanded "Playbook" takes a deep dive into this year's player pool, uncovering the guys to go after and the ones to dodge in 2020.
LeBron, Kap join outrage over Minn. man's death
LeBron James and Colin Kaepernick have voiced their outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
How the Timberwolves are responding to the death of George Floyd
On a Zoom call, Timberwolves players and coach Ryan Saunders shared their perspectives on the situation in Minneapolis.
NFL tables onside kick proposal once again
NFL owners tabled a proposal that would have given teams an alternative to the onside kick, the second straight year they have decided against addressing what has become a thorny issue.
Conn. transgender policy found to violate Title IX
A Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates the civil rights of female athletes, the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has ruled.

Insider: After 80 days, covering a live sporting event again was refreshing
IndyStar's High School Insider Kyle Neddenriep enjoyed covering this week's junior golf tournament and a little bit of normalcy
Bloomington isn't Bloomington without its bars and restaurants. They need help now.
The bars and restaurants that give life to Bloomington are hurting. The coronavirus has cost them customers and bill-paying events like Little 500 week and graduation.
Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady: Who is better?
Who is the better quarterback? Tom Brady or Peyton Manning
IU football grad transfer hopes to be dual-threat tight end
Khameron Taylor didn't have many catches at South Alabama, but he believes he can thrive in IU football's aggressive offense.
Opinion: Despite the bitterness between MLB and the players' union, there will be a baseball season
Despite the nastiness between MLB and the players' union over economics, there will be a season in 2020.

Indiana coronavirus updates: Indy Parks rolls out plan for staff to return to buildings
Thursday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 sickens all 5 of Lebanon Police Department's detectives
All five of Lebanon Police Department's detectives are self-quarantined at home and recovering from COVID-19.
Ball State announces plan to resume on-campus instruction
Ball State University announced Wednesday that it's Board of Trustees has approved a plan to begin on-campus instruction on August 24, as scheduled.
Indiana soldier's lost letter from Vietnam War finds its way home 52 years later
The envelope was postmarked May 10, 2020, but the words written inside were from Vietnam in 1968.
Pools at Indiana state parks to remain closed for 2020 summer season
The DNR’s public outdoor swimming pools will be closed for the 2020 summer season due to limitations in the ability to practice social distancing on the confined space of pool decks.