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July 8, 2020

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UMASS FOOTBALL

College football should move 2020 season to spring, avoid a coronavirus disaster | Matt Vautour

No vaccine and a likely second wave makes playing in the fall an absurd move

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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CORONAVIRUS

Scientists, health officials not in agreement on whether coronavirus spreads by aerosolized droplets

Sarah Haessler, lead epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist for Baystate Health, described the way that there are different modes of transmission. She used influenza as an example of droplet transmission which is the way coronavirus is believed to be spread.

By Douglas Hook | dhook@masslive.com

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WORCESTER

Franklin Street Fare, set to open July 20, has a soul of a food truck in its permanent Downtown Worcester location

Franklin Street Fare is targeting July 20 to open in Downtown Worcester.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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NEWS

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $73 million lottery jackpot?

See the winning numbers in the Mega Millions drawing Tuesday.

By National Desk

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Sports

BRUINS

Native American mascot debate: Braves, Blackhawks won’t follow Redskins, Indians toward change

Braves considering getting rid of Tomahawk chop, Chicago pledges to expand "Black Hawk" legacy

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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SPORTS

Westfield Starfires win season opener, defeat New Britain Bees 6-4

Carter Cousins earned the win as the Starfires claimed their season opener Tuesday night.

By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com

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CELTICS

NBA restart: Nets’ Taurean Prince has coronavirus, joins Brooklyn’s growing list of players skipping Orlando (report)

Injuries and infection are decimating Nets' restart roster

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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Entertainment

NEWS

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield to reopen Wednesday following $23M renovation

The Basketball Hall of Fame's renovation includes the refurbishment of its iconic dome.

By Elizabeth Román | eroman@repub.com

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CORONAVIRUS

MGM Springfield gives sneak peek at COVID-19 protections ahead of July 13 reopening

Springfield officials including Mayor Domenic J. Sarno were provided a tour of the casino this week.

By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com

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WORCESTER

‘It’s a completely different place’: Worcester Beer Garden and Pavilion welcomes back employees, patrons amid coronavirus

The Worcester Beer Garden and Pavilion is the only GRID property that is open.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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