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NBA stars, owners pledge donations for workers furloughed by coronavirus shutdown
- March 16, 2020
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban first brought the issue up Wednesday night after the National Basketball Association announced it would suspend games indefinitely. Warriors guard Stephen Curry stated in a declaration launched by the group, "As players, we wanted to do something, along with our ownership and coaches, to help ease the pain during this time". (more...)
- March 16, 2020
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban first brought the issue up Wednesday night after the National Basketball Association announced it would suspend games indefinitely. Warriors guard Stephen Curry stated in a declaration launched by the group, "As players, we wanted to do something, along with our ownership and coaches, to help ease the pain during this time". (more...)
Yankees minor leaguer has coronavirus, 1st MLB-affiliated player with COVID-19
- March 16, 2020
The departure of some players Saturday followed the unanimous decision by Padres players on Friday to remain in Peoria and work out. The player, whom the Yankees won't name so they don't violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, didn't have contact with major-leaguers, the spokesman said. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
The departure of some players Saturday followed the unanimous decision by Padres players on Friday to remain in Peoria and work out. The player, whom the Yankees won't name so they don't violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, didn't have contact with major-leaguers, the spokesman said. (more...)
Jaguars to trade Campbell to Ravens for 5th-round pick
- March 16, 2020
At 33, Campbell is still a force on the defensive line. He had 6.5 sacks in 2019 and 31.5 in three years with the Jags. Not only durable, Campbell is also an excellent person in the locker room and community. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN , the Jaguars are giving up just a fifth-round pick for Campbell. The pick was acquired by the Ravens as part of the trade for kicker Kaare Vedvik , who was cut by the Vikings 3 weeks later. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
At 33, Campbell is still a force on the defensive line. He had 6.5 sacks in 2019 and 31.5 in three years with the Jags. Not only durable, Campbell is also an excellent person in the locker room and community. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN , the Jaguars are giving up just a fifth-round pick for Campbell. The pick was acquired by the Ravens as part of the trade for kicker Kaare Vedvik , who was cut by the Vikings 3 weeks later. (more...)
A mini-version of NCAA Tournament was considered before it was canceled
- March 16, 2020
One such lead was Gavitt's proposal to have the committee choose 16 teams, covering what he believed to be "eight or nine" Division I conferences, and have them descend on Atlanta for a tournament that would take place in a single long weekend. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
One such lead was Gavitt's proposal to have the committee choose 16 teams, covering what he believed to be "eight or nine" Division I conferences, and have them descend on Atlanta for a tournament that would take place in a single long weekend. (more...)
Titans not interested in Tom Brady, focused on Ryan Tannehill deal
- March 15, 2020
On Friday, they released linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane - both starters and captains - to free $9.5 million in cap space. After stalling out in Miami the Dolphins traded him to the Titans last offseason alongside a 2019 sixth-round pick for a 2019 seventh-round pick and 2020 fourth-round pick in a relatively underreported move. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
On Friday, they released linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane - both starters and captains - to free $9.5 million in cap space. After stalling out in Miami the Dolphins traded him to the Titans last offseason alongside a 2019 sixth-round pick for a 2019 seventh-round pick and 2020 fourth-round pick in a relatively underreported move. (more...)
Chisora will stun Usyk like Fury shocked Wilder, says Haye
- March 15, 2020
The fight will air live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and on DAZN in the United States. "I'm going to eat leather". In 2019, the WBO ruled that Usyk would be the mandatory challenger to Joshua's WBO title, but has not had much of an opportunity to secure a fight against the British champion. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The fight will air live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and on DAZN in the United States. "I'm going to eat leather". In 2019, the WBO ruled that Usyk would be the mandatory challenger to Joshua's WBO title, but has not had much of an opportunity to secure a fight against the British champion. (more...)
MLB's new decisions hint season will be delayed months for coronavirus
- March 15, 2020
The Corpus Christi Hooks' 2020 season will be delayed. The decision came in consultation with health authorities and in the immediate wake of the cancellation of remaining spring training games in the major leagues. Major League Baseball joins the NBA, NHL, MLS, and the NCAA college basketball tournaments in either suspending or canceling their upcoming events because of the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The Corpus Christi Hooks' 2020 season will be delayed. The decision came in consultation with health authorities and in the immediate wake of the cancellation of remaining spring training games in the major leagues. Major League Baseball joins the NBA, NHL, MLS, and the NCAA college basketball tournaments in either suspending or canceling their upcoming events because of the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
NFLPA ratifies new CBA in narrow vote; how Saints are affected
- March 15, 2020
The new 10-year CBA became official early Sunday morning after a vote from all members of the NFL Players' Association . By the slimmest of margins, the players voted to pass a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will begin for the 2020 season and extend through the next decade. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The new 10-year CBA became official early Sunday morning after a vote from all members of the NFL Players' Association . By the slimmest of margins, the players voted to pass a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will begin for the 2020 season and extend through the next decade. (more...)
Bundesliga Matches Postponed Due To Coronavirus
- March 15, 2020
The Revier derby pitting Borussia Dortmund against Schalke 04 is the pick of the weekend, with defending champions Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig having relatively easy fixtures. "The aim is still to finish the season before the summer, from a sporting point of view, but especially because a premature end to the season could have consequences for some clubs ", the league said in a statement. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The Revier derby pitting Borussia Dortmund against Schalke 04 is the pick of the weekend, with defending champions Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig having relatively easy fixtures. "The aim is still to finish the season before the summer, from a sporting point of view, but especially because a premature end to the season could have consequences for some clubs ", the league said in a statement. (more...)
New Zealand`s Lockie Ferguson tests negative for coronavirus
- March 15, 2020
Amidst this, New Zealand has also chose to return home from Australia after their government-issued a ban on entry and exit from the country amidst the outbreak of this deadly disease. He underwent tests, with team doctors waiting on the results to see whether he could return to the team. The Chappell-Hadlee ODI cricket series between New Zealand and Australia has been postponed , and the bulk of the Black Caps squad flew home on Saturday night. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Amidst this, New Zealand has also chose to return home from Australia after their government-issued a ban on entry and exit from the country amidst the outbreak of this deadly disease. He underwent tests, with team doctors waiting on the results to see whether he could return to the team. The Chappell-Hadlee ODI cricket series between New Zealand and Australia has been postponed , and the bulk of the Black Caps squad flew home on Saturday night. (more...)
No positive coronavirus tests for any National Hockey League players, says Gary Bettman
- March 15, 2020
Unlike NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who said his league's season would be suspended at least 30 days, Bettman would not put a time frame on the NHL hiatus. It might depend on whether mass gatherings are being permitted outside of the sports world. "The moment the call was over, we issued the release and said we were going to stop playing for a bit". (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Unlike NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who said his league's season would be suspended at least 30 days, Bettman would not put a time frame on the NHL hiatus. It might depend on whether mass gatherings are being permitted outside of the sports world. "The moment the call was over, we issued the release and said we were going to stop playing for a bit". (more...)
Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Playoffs Cancelled
- March 15, 2020
Despite the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announcing that the season would continue as normal, all playoff games planned for tomorrow have been suspended. "The CHL says it "[takes] the health and safety of our players, fans, volunteers, staff, and general public very seriously". The NHL , NBA and Major League Baseball are all postponing their schedules. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Despite the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announcing that the season would continue as normal, all playoff games planned for tomorrow have been suspended. "The CHL says it "[takes] the health and safety of our players, fans, volunteers, staff, and general public very seriously". The NHL , NBA and Major League Baseball are all postponing their schedules. (more...)
Emergency meeting planned, clubs to discuss handing Liverpool the title
- March 15, 2020
What if the league can not be finished? "What's fair is to finish the season for teams in every league when the football is allowed to start again". "The virus has a long way to travel yet". "We have got several teams in self isolation, which makes it hard to think about that date (4 April for resumption of Premier League matches). (more...)
- March 15, 2020
What if the league can not be finished? "What's fair is to finish the season for teams in every league when the football is allowed to start again". "The virus has a long way to travel yet". "We have got several teams in self isolation, which makes it hard to think about that date (4 April for resumption of Premier League matches). (more...)
Dana White Assures Future UFC Events Will Go Ahead
- March 15, 2020
The ban on foreign nationals entering the USA from Britain or Ireland will begin at midnight on Monday, Vice President Mike Pence said during the announcement. Immediately people questioned the status of UFC 249 but Abdelaziz who is Nurmagomedov's manager says the fight still will happen. As reported by Raimondi, the UFC is moving UFC Fight Night 171 from London to another venue with an announcement to come later this week. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The ban on foreign nationals entering the USA from Britain or Ireland will begin at midnight on Monday, Vice President Mike Pence said during the announcement. Immediately people questioned the status of UFC 249 but Abdelaziz who is Nurmagomedov's manager says the fight still will happen. As reported by Raimondi, the UFC is moving UFC Fight Night 171 from London to another venue with an announcement to come later this week. (more...)
Toronto Raptors announce all players have tested negative for coronavirus | Offside
- March 15, 2020
Donations of $100K each will go to families impacted by COVID-19 in the states of Utah and Oklahoma, the latter where Gobert was diagnosed with the virus . "I have gone through so many emotions since learning of my diagnosis ... mostly fear, anxiety, and embarrassment", Gobert composed. "Things are going well". (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Donations of $100K each will go to families impacted by COVID-19 in the states of Utah and Oklahoma, the latter where Gobert was diagnosed with the virus . "I have gone through so many emotions since learning of my diagnosis ... mostly fear, anxiety, and embarrassment", Gobert composed. "Things are going well". (more...)
PGA Players Championship cancelled after first round
- March 15, 2020
Initially, the Tour had planned to play the remainder of the Players Championship without spectators, however, following pressure from many quarters including players such as Rory McIlroy the officials made a decision to cancel . "We've had a team in place that has been carefully monitoring and assessing the situation and its implications for several weeks". "This is obviously a very serious matter, and I think it will only get worse at the moment, so it is better for us not to play ... (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Initially, the Tour had planned to play the remainder of the Players Championship without spectators, however, following pressure from many quarters including players such as Rory McIlroy the officials made a decision to cancel . "We've had a team in place that has been carefully monitoring and assessing the situation and its implications for several weeks". "This is obviously a very serious matter, and I think it will only get worse at the moment, so it is better for us not to play ... (more...)
Duke, Kansas call end to basketball seasons amid coronavirus outbreak
- March 15, 2020
The announcement comes as the sports world continues to deal with the growing coronavirus pandemic, with collegiate and professional sports leagues announcing cancellations, postponements and changes of venues. In addition, everyone at home and on the go athletics events have been suspended indefinitely. Conference postseason tournaments that were still slated to continue - including the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Big East, Pac-12, SEC - were all cancelled earlier Thursday. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The announcement comes as the sports world continues to deal with the growing coronavirus pandemic, with collegiate and professional sports leagues announcing cancellations, postponements and changes of venues. In addition, everyone at home and on the go athletics events have been suspended indefinitely. Conference postseason tournaments that were still slated to continue - including the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Big East, Pac-12, SEC - were all cancelled earlier Thursday. (more...)
Bruno Fernandes reveals why he told Pep Guardiola to shut up
- March 15, 2020
The incident certainly went down well with United fans, and he revealed that the City boss had disrespected him. The midfielder has adjusted seamlessly to life in the Premier League, contributing three goals and four assists in his first nine appearances for United in all competitions. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The incident certainly went down well with United fans, and he revealed that the City boss had disrespected him. The midfielder has adjusted seamlessly to life in the Premier League, contributing three goals and four assists in his first nine appearances for United in all competitions. (more...)
Coronavirus: Premier League to hold emergency meeting Thursday over season's future
- March 15, 2020
Scrapping the rest of the calendar could expose the leagues and clubs to a liability that is well above €1 billion, said Richard Broughton of media consultancy Ampere Analysis. As in most European countries, the football season ends in May; however, the United Kingdom government has said that the coronavirus outbreak is not expected to peak until mid-June. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Scrapping the rest of the calendar could expose the leagues and clubs to a liability that is well above €1 billion, said Richard Broughton of media consultancy Ampere Analysis. As in most European countries, the football season ends in May; however, the United Kingdom government has said that the coronavirus outbreak is not expected to peak until mid-June. (more...)
Super Rugby shuts down indefinitely due to virus concerns
- March 15, 2020
Earlier, Super Rugby organisers chose to suspend the competition indefinitely after the weekend's games. With SANZAAR's stakeholders spread from New Zealand to Argentina, a spokesman for the governing body said there would be no decision on the future of the competition on Saturday. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Earlier, Super Rugby organisers chose to suspend the competition indefinitely after the weekend's games. With SANZAAR's stakeholders spread from New Zealand to Argentina, a spokesman for the governing body said there would be no decision on the future of the competition on Saturday. (more...)
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