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NBA suspends season until further notice after player tests positive for the coronavirus

The NBA announced that it has suspended its season until further notice after the completion of Wednesday night's games after a member of the Utah Jazz preliminarily tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Cavaliers, coach J.B. Bickerstaff agree to multiyear deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers and coach J.B. Bickerstaff have agreed to a multiyear contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Terms were not disclosed, but sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Bickerstaff agreed to a four-year deal that will take him through the 2023-24 season.

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Browns release LB Christian Kirksey after six seasons

The Cleveland Browns released veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey on Tuesday.

The Browns tried to renegotiate Kirksey's contract but released him after the sides couldn't come to an agreement, a source told ESPN. He was due to make $7.75 million in base salary this season, and $8.25 million in 2021. Releasing him will save the Browns roughly $6.58 million in cap savings this offseason.

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MAC closes tournaments to general public

The Mid-American Conference on Tuesday announced a "restricted attendance policy" for its men's and women's postseason tournaments in Cleveland, closing both events to the general public.

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Indians, Francisco Lindor ‘couldn’t come up with an agreement’ on new deal as focus turns to season

Francisco Lindor says he still wants to sign a long-term extension with the Indians, but it won't happen in the near future.  In a story published Monday by The Athletic, the four-time All-Star shortstop said the sides have suspended talks, with Opening Day a little more than two weeks away.

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