The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

THE HOT CORNER

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1 BASEBALL: Cleveland Indians president Chris Antonetti said a “couple” of staff members have chosen not to take part in the resumption of training camp due to COVID-19 concerns. Speaking on a Zoom call, Antonetti did not identify the staffers who have opted out or specify their roles in the organizati­on. He added he’s unaware of any players declining to participat­e because of health reasons. The Indians are scheduled to reopen camp Wednesday in Cleveland.

2 BASEBALL: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has reopened after being shut for more than three months. Closed March 15 because of the coronaviru­s pandemic, the Hall welcomed visitors Friday in Cooperstow­n, New York. Face masks are required from all staff and guests.

3 OBITUARY: Phil Krueger, who helped build a dominant defense as an assistant for 1967 national champion Southern Cal and later became part of the first coaching staff in Tampa Bay Bucs’ history, has died. He was 90. Krueger coached for more than three decades in the NFL and college. He was a head coach at Fresno State and Utah State, going 31-22.

4 COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name“Civil War”for their rivalry games. The move was made after discussion­s between officials at both schools and current and former studentath­letes. Oregon State President Ed Ray said the Civil War name “represents a connection to a war fought to perpetuate slavery.”

SOCCER: Paris Saint-Germain 5 said Saturday three players from its women’s teams have tested positive for the coronaviru­s. PSG said in a statement one player from the main women’s team and two players from the under-19 side returned positive results.

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