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NRL asks Queensland government to relax vaccination stance
- May 13, 2020
But Young said she had told the NRL they would only provide exemptions for players who have had adverse reactions to vaccinations. "I sent a letter to the NRL yesterday in which I did exempt them from medical contraindication no different from the exemptions I provide for children who are attending childcare or people who visit aged care so they have those same exemptions", Dr Young said. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
But Young said she had told the NRL they would only provide exemptions for players who have had adverse reactions to vaccinations. "I sent a letter to the NRL yesterday in which I did exempt them from medical contraindication no different from the exemptions I provide for children who are attending childcare or people who visit aged care so they have those same exemptions", Dr Young said. (more...)
LeBron, Giannis, Curry, Other Stars United In Desire To Resume Season
- May 13, 2020
According to Yahoo Sports' NBA insider Chris B. Haynes revealed that several of the biggest NBA superstars were involved in a private conference call and formed a united front to resume the season. "(Executive director) Michele (Roberts) asked for me to reach out and ask the simple confidential question: "'Do you want the season to start again?'" NBPA regional rep Tim McCormick wrote in a group text to players, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . (more...)
- May 13, 2020
According to Yahoo Sports' NBA insider Chris B. Haynes revealed that several of the biggest NBA superstars were involved in a private conference call and formed a united front to resume the season. "(Executive director) Michele (Roberts) asked for me to reach out and ask the simple confidential question: "'Do you want the season to start again?'" NBPA regional rep Tim McCormick wrote in a group text to players, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . (more...)
NCAA Leader on Whether Fall Sports Will Go On
- May 13, 2020
But you have to treat the health and well-being of the athletes as much as the regular students. However, Emmert says there likely won't be a uniform start date. "You don't want to ever put student-athletes at greater risk than the rest of the student body". The FBS season is scheduled to begin around Labor Day weekend, with a handful of teams starting the August 29, the Saturday before Labor Day. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
But you have to treat the health and well-being of the athletes as much as the regular students. However, Emmert says there likely won't be a uniform start date. "You don't want to ever put student-athletes at greater risk than the rest of the student body". The FBS season is scheduled to begin around Labor Day weekend, with a handful of teams starting the August 29, the Saturday before Labor Day. (more...)
Scottish Premiership clubs decide against changing league pyramid
- May 13, 2020
Plans to reconstruct the Scottish League which would have allowed both teams promotion were killed off after Premiership clubs failed to offer their support to the SPFL Reconstruction Task Force. However, Rangers said there are "serious issues and failings which remain to be addressed". They released a statement last night insisting their approach had been vindicated as the result of the ballot showed many clubs in Scotland had lost confidence in the leadership of the SPFL. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Plans to reconstruct the Scottish League which would have allowed both teams promotion were killed off after Premiership clubs failed to offer their support to the SPFL Reconstruction Task Force. However, Rangers said there are "serious issues and failings which remain to be addressed". They released a statement last night insisting their approach had been vindicated as the result of the ballot showed many clubs in Scotland had lost confidence in the leadership of the SPFL. (more...)
Golf clubs' joy to get back in the swing
- May 13, 2020
Tidworth Golf Club has been closed since March 23, but will this week end their seven-week hiatus now that it is considered safe enough to do so. On the other side of the city, Tana Gordanier at the Colonnade Golf and Country Club said the course has been ready to open since mid-April, with the addition of plexiglass barriers and hand sanitizing stations in the pro shop and clubhouse, all the needed safety signs printed and a power cart disinfecting area set up. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Tidworth Golf Club has been closed since March 23, but will this week end their seven-week hiatus now that it is considered safe enough to do so. On the other side of the city, Tana Gordanier at the Colonnade Golf and Country Club said the course has been ready to open since mid-April, with the addition of plexiglass barriers and hand sanitizing stations in the pro shop and clubhouse, all the needed safety signs printed and a power cart disinfecting area set up. (more...)
Anthony Fauci Warns of 'Suffering and Death' if US Reopens Too Soon
- May 13, 2020
Fauci said USA deaths likely are higher than the official count. While it is unclear if people who have been infected with the coronavirus develop full immunity to the disease, most scientists agree that the coronavirus should act like others and people will develop antibodies to it once they have recovered from an infection. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Fauci said USA deaths likely are higher than the official count. While it is unclear if people who have been infected with the coronavirus develop full immunity to the disease, most scientists agree that the coronavirus should act like others and people will develop antibodies to it once they have recovered from an infection. (more...)
Bundesliga restart blow after entire Dynamo Dresden team quarantined
- May 13, 2020
Dynamo's sporting director, Ralf Minge, said: "In the past few weeks, we have made enormous efforts in terms of personnel and logistics in order to strictly implement all the prescribed medical and hygienic measures. On Monday, the DFL mentioned it had registered 10 optimistic instances in a blanket take a look at of 1,724 gamers and employees at its 36 first and second division golf equipment. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Dynamo's sporting director, Ralf Minge, said: "In the past few weeks, we have made enormous efforts in terms of personnel and logistics in order to strictly implement all the prescribed medical and hygienic measures. On Monday, the DFL mentioned it had registered 10 optimistic instances in a blanket take a look at of 1,724 gamers and employees at its 36 first and second division golf equipment. (more...)
Small number of MLB employees test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
- May 13, 2020
While the Santa Clara study drew criticism from some medical professionals and mathematicians for its use of statistics, Bhattacharya said the increased number of antibodies tests done nationwide has enhanced his confidence in the test's sensitivity and specificity, both of which are vital for accurate results. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
While the Santa Clara study drew criticism from some medical professionals and mathematicians for its use of statistics, Bhattacharya said the increased number of antibodies tests done nationwide has enhanced his confidence in the test's sensitivity and specificity, both of which are vital for accurate results. (more...)
US COVID Death Toll 'Almost Certainly Higher' Than Reported, Fauci Tells Senate
- May 13, 2020
Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Fauci said it is unlikely there will be an effective treatment in time for schools to reopen in falls, and a vaccine is still far into the future. The health committee hearing offered a very different setting from the White House coronavirus taskforce briefings the administration witnesses have all participated in. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Fauci said it is unlikely there will be an effective treatment in time for schools to reopen in falls, and a vaccine is still far into the future. The health committee hearing offered a very different setting from the White House coronavirus taskforce briefings the administration witnesses have all participated in. (more...)
Newcastles Rose slams Premier League UK government for restart plans
- May 13, 2020
The possibility of a restart next month was given a boost when the United Kingdom government said elite sport could return after June 1. The Professional Footballers Association's deputy chief Bobby Barnes said black players were concerned about the restart after a government study said black people are almost twice as likely to die from the coronavirus than whites. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
The possibility of a restart next month was given a boost when the United Kingdom government said elite sport could return after June 1. The Professional Footballers Association's deputy chief Bobby Barnes said black players were concerned about the restart after a government study said black people are almost twice as likely to die from the coronavirus than whites. (more...)
French Open could take place without spectators
- May 12, 2020
French Tennis Federation (FFT) president Bernard Giudicelli knows what would be the final major of the year may have to take place without spectators. FFT president Bernard Giudicelli isn't ruling out playing Roland Garros behind closed doors without fans and moving the tournament start date by one week. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
French Tennis Federation (FFT) president Bernard Giudicelli knows what would be the final major of the year may have to take place without spectators. FFT president Bernard Giudicelli isn't ruling out playing Roland Garros behind closed doors without fans and moving the tournament start date by one week. (more...)
George Russell 'ecstatic' after winning Spanish GP in virtual F1 competition
- May 12, 2020
Leclerc took it a step too far on the final lap, earning himself a three-second penalty. Red Bull's Alexander Albon moved as much as second on lap 4 however then pitted on a risky two-stop technique that was his undoing, with others opting for only one. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Leclerc took it a step too far on the final lap, earning himself a three-second penalty. Red Bull's Alexander Albon moved as much as second on lap 4 however then pitted on a risky two-stop technique that was his undoing, with others opting for only one. (more...)
NASCAR's empty-oval return means lost races at 3 tracks
- May 12, 2020
NASCAR has announced what three tracks will lose races in 2020 as it revamps the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tommy Baldwin Racing will return to the NASCAR Cup Series starting at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway on Sunday. NASCAR is planning to restart its season this month with seven national series races in 11 days, all of which will be closed to everyone but essential personnel. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
NASCAR has announced what three tracks will lose races in 2020 as it revamps the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tommy Baldwin Racing will return to the NASCAR Cup Series starting at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway on Sunday. NASCAR is planning to restart its season this month with seven national series races in 11 days, all of which will be closed to everyone but essential personnel. (more...)
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins agree to $30.275 million, 4-year deal
- May 12, 2020
Tagovailoa posted a video to his Twitter account with the caption, "Happy Mother's Day to a more than deserving Mother". The 22-year-old ex-Alabama superstar just signed a 4-year, $30.3 MILLION deal with almost $20 mil signing bonus. In his career at Alabama, Tagovailoa racked up 7,442 yards passing, 87 TDs and 11 INTs. Tagovailoa's 2019 season was cut short in mid-November due to a major hip injury that required surgery, but his recovery has been swift and he is close to full ... (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Tagovailoa posted a video to his Twitter account with the caption, "Happy Mother's Day to a more than deserving Mother". The 22-year-old ex-Alabama superstar just signed a 4-year, $30.3 MILLION deal with almost $20 mil signing bonus. In his career at Alabama, Tagovailoa racked up 7,442 yards passing, 87 TDs and 11 INTs. Tagovailoa's 2019 season was cut short in mid-November due to a major hip injury that required surgery, but his recovery has been swift and he is close to full ... (more...)
New Zealand Rugby gets green light to return
- May 12, 2020
Plans to prepare for the return of community rugby would begin in earnest when alert level two begins, following guidance about organised sport from Sport New Zealand today. With global travel curtailing a return to Super Rugby proper, Kiwi bosses unveiled their plan for "Super Rugby Aotearoa" - a bespoke 10-week competition featuring their five franchises - and that it will start within four weeks, once clearance was confirmed. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Plans to prepare for the return of community rugby would begin in earnest when alert level two begins, following guidance about organised sport from Sport New Zealand today. With global travel curtailing a return to Super Rugby proper, Kiwi bosses unveiled their plan for "Super Rugby Aotearoa" - a bespoke 10-week competition featuring their five franchises - and that it will start within four weeks, once clearance was confirmed. (more...)
Minnesota American Legion Baseball cancels 2020 season
- May 12, 2020
The Minnesota American Legion 2020 baseball season will not be held this summer due to COVID-19. "There were a number of factors that the board took under consideration, primarily the health of players, coaches, umpires, parents, fans and volunteers involved in the program". (more...)
- May 12, 2020
The Minnesota American Legion 2020 baseball season will not be held this summer due to COVID-19. "There were a number of factors that the board took under consideration, primarily the health of players, coaches, umpires, parents, fans and volunteers involved in the program". (more...)
Fauci warns of dire effects of states failing to follow reopening guidelines
- May 12, 2020
Anthony Fauci , America's leading infectious diseases expert, told NBC Sports' Peter King over the weekend, referring to what he believes will be a second wave of infections in the fall and winter. Over 80,600 deaths have been recorded in the US and over 232,700 people have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University , which has been tracking the outbreak using combined data sources. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Anthony Fauci , America's leading infectious diseases expert, told NBC Sports' Peter King over the weekend, referring to what he believes will be a second wave of infections in the fall and winter. Over 80,600 deaths have been recorded in the US and over 232,700 people have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University , which has been tracking the outbreak using combined data sources. (more...)
EPL: Why Van Dijk snubbed Manchester City for Liverpool
- May 12, 2020
The Reds spent £75 million ($93m) to lure Van Dijk to Anfield , and he has since justified that club-record transfer fee by establishing himself as arguably the most consistent performer in the Premier League . Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Dijk has put rivalries to one side and named Manchester City's Sergio Aguero as the best striker he has played against. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
The Reds spent £75 million ($93m) to lure Van Dijk to Anfield , and he has since justified that club-record transfer fee by establishing himself as arguably the most consistent performer in the Premier League . Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Dijk has put rivalries to one side and named Manchester City's Sergio Aguero as the best striker he has played against. (more...)
Ighalo not worth £20m
- May 12, 2020
The striker even took time out of his regime to sign an autograph for a fan, while abiding by the strict social distancing rules. Matches are slated to return by June 1, but games will be played with spectators in attendance until a cure for COVID-19 is found. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
The striker even took time out of his regime to sign an autograph for a fan, while abiding by the strict social distancing rules. Matches are slated to return by June 1, but games will be played with spectators in attendance until a cure for COVID-19 is found. (more...)
COVID-19: Nadal pessimistic about return of competitive tennis in 2020
- May 12, 2020
Nadal also said he was anxious about the injury risks to players who attempt to play tennis at a tournament level after spending most of their time in compromised training situations due to the closure of gyms, courts, and other facilities. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Nadal also said he was anxious about the injury risks to players who attempt to play tennis at a tournament level after spending most of their time in compromised training situations due to the closure of gyms, courts, and other facilities. (more...)
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