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The Big Ten conference announced its COVID-19 forfeiture policy Monday, saying that conference games would not be rescheduled if they are unable to be played on their scheduled date.

Manager Terry Francona is recuperating at his Cleveland apartment after hip replacement surgery Monday.

"He's doing at-home physical therapy," Chris Antonetti, Cleveland's president of baseball operations, said Sunday. "At some point that therapy will transfer to the ballpark. He's doing well. He's in really good spirits."

The Cavaliers have officially signed No. 3 overall pick Evan Mobley, per a team press release.

The former Trojan averaged 16.4 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2.4 APG and 2.9 BPG in his lone season at USC, showcasing impressive versatility on both ends of the floor. His combination of ball handling and passing ability, flashes of shooting potential, and general defensive dominance firmed up his status as a top-three pick early in the year.

Restricted free agent center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents Derrick Powell and Jim Tanner told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Cleveland Browns and star running back Nick Chubb have reached an agreement on a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected USC big man Evan Mobley with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Mobley thrived in the Pac-12 last season by averaging 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game for the Trojans. He was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and an All-American in the process, and he will now join a Cleveland team that sorely needs talent as it moves into the fourth year of an extended rebuild.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for forward Taurean Prince, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues.

The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. He's also dealing with a hip problem, which will require surgery.

The Indians traded second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Thursday to the division-leading White Sox. Hernandez just hit his career-high 18th homer for the Indians on Wednesday against the Cardinals at Progressive Field.

The Cleveland Indians added to their farm system on Sunday night during the 2021 MLB Draft.

Cleveland had one selection on Sunday night during the first round and used it on Gavin Williams, a right-handed pitcher from East Carolina University. Williams is 21 years old and spent four years at East Carolina.