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Augusta in October would be a Masters unlike any other

USA TODAY

If the Masters were to be held in October – and that's a big if – how would the course play?

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred officially suspends minor-league season, agrees to pay weekly stipend through May

BOB NIGHTENGALE, USA TODAY

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told minor-league players on Tuesday that they will pay them $400 per week through May 31.

Ranking the best just-missed teams of the last 30 years

Here are the best teams since 1990 that would have been 7-seeds in the AFC or NFC.

TB12, continued: Godwin gives number to Brady

Tom Brady will continue to wear No. 12 with the Bucs after new teammate Chris Godwin made the decision to switch to No. 14, the team announced.

Tom Brady will keep No. 12 with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Chris Godwin switches to No. 14

CHRIS BUMBACA, USA TODAY

Tom Brady will keep the No. 12 jersey from his New England Patriots days as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers new starting quarterback.

NHL extends self-quarantine period to April 15

The NHL has extended its self-quarantine period for players and staff to April 15. The league's original directive was to self-quarantine until March 27, though it has now been extended twice.

U.S. Soccer softens language in equal pay filings

Tewaaraton Award, top honor in college lacrosse, will be not given in wake of coronavirus cancellations

EDDIE TIMANUS, USA TODAY

The Tewaaraton Foundation will still present the annual Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships, in conjunction with US Lacrosse.

NFL execs planning for season to start on time

Multiple NFL executives said Tuesday that the league is planning to start its 2020 season on time in September with fans in the stands despite the coronavirus pandemic that has temporarily shut down sports around the world.

Dr. James Andrews suspends Tommy John surgeries during coronavirus shutdown

STEVE GARDNER, USA TODAY

Dr. James Andrews suspends Tommy John surgeries to comply with coronavirus orders; Chris Sale, Noah Syndergaard have operations done elsewhere.

Lakers say all players 'currently symptom-free of COVID-19' after 14-day quarantine

MARK MEDINA, USA TODAY

Lakers say their players have completed 14-day home isolation and are "currently symptom-free of COVID-19" after two unnamed players tested positive.

Augusta National donates $2 million for COVID-19 efforts

USA TODAY

Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters, is stepping in to assist the Augusta area during the coronavirus pandemic.

No symptoms for Lakers after 2-week quarantine

All members of the Lakers who were tested for COVID-19 in the days after their game against the Nets on March 10 and were isolated for 14 days are currently symptom free, the team announced.

Isaiah McKenzie on 2020 NFL season season: With Tom Brady gone, 'it'll be the Bills' time to take over'

SAL MAIORANA, ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE

Isaiah McKenzie had a chance to sign elsewhere when free agency began, but the receiver wanted to come back to the Buffalo Bills.

KD leads field of 16 in NBA 2K tourney on ESPN

The Nets' Kevin Durant will lead a field of 16 NBA players competing in the 2K20 Player Tournament that will take place on ESPN beginning Friday. The winner will receive $100,000 to give to a select charity in support of coronavirus relief efforts.