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What we know as MLB delays start of season because of coronavirus Major League Baseball is delaying the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks from the scheduled March 26 start in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced Thursday. Here's what we know about MLB's announcement, what this ...
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Vontaze Burfict: Public Perception 'Bothers Me a Lot' After 12-Game Suspension Vontaze Burfict has played seven years in the NFL and has been suspended for 22 games and fined more than $5.3 million. The linebacker knows the perception that his hard-hitting play carries. It hasn't been easy for him to wear it. "I think about how the ...
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NFL teams curtail or stop scouting; main owners meeting off NFL teams are curtailing or completely stopping scouting operations as a safeguard against the spread of the new coronavirus. The Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers ...
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With Coronavirus Outbreak During Peak NFL Travel Season, League Office Has to Lead The NFL is not in-season now, like basketball and hockey are. Football is not even in its preseason, like baseball is. And that's left everyone with the general feeling that, with the coronavirus spreading, it's the least affected major sports league. Maybe that's ...
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Kevin Love donates $100K to arena workers and staff impacted by suspended NBA season The NBA season was suddenly suspended on Wednesday night when Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus (his All-Star teammate Donovan Mitchell has also tested positive). No one knows when the league will return, but there are ...
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Chiefs CB Ward leads NFL in performance-based pay Top-end salaries make the headlines, but plenty of lesser-compensated players have a chance to play their way to better pay in today's NFL. Kansas City's Charvarius Ward is the face of the latter group after the 2019 season, according to the list of the top 25 ...
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Bills OL Quinton Spain inks 3-year, $15M extension Quinton Spain is staying in Buffalo. The guard signed a three-year deal with the Bills worth $15 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Spain came to Buffalo after beginning his career in Tennessee, where he started 48 of 50 games in which he ...
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Philadelphia 76ers Reveal Plans Moving Forward After NBA Postponed Season It wasn't a typical night in South Philadelphia on Wednesday. While the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons attempted to go on about their matchup as if it was just any other game, the NBA would soon find out they need to take more significant action.
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NASCAR coronavirus update: Races still on, but without fans — here's everything you need to know Amid cancellations of major sporting events across the United States and the world because of the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), NASCAR will continue racing, without fans, in both Atlanta and Miami. Here are the major questions we've been receiving ...
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On ice: NHL suspends season amid coronavirus pandemic The NHL is placing its season on ice — for now. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday the league will "pause" its season, effective immediately, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The move came one day after the NBA suspended its season ...
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Coronavirus update: Official who worked Colonial Athletic Association Tournament tests positive The Colonial Athletic Association announced Thursday that an official who worked the league's tournament has tested positive for coronavirus. The tournament was Saturday-Tuesday and Hofstra beat Northeastern 70-61 in the championship game, which ...
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Dawn Staley Issues Statement in Wake of NCAA Tournament Cancelation College basketball fans received devastating news today that the NCAA Tournament has been cancelled in response to dealing with COVID-19. The news hit the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team and their "fams" especially hard as they ...
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Back on mound, Nationals' Max Scherzer pleased with bullpen session WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Washington pitcher Max Scherzer was pleased with his first bullpen session after being scratched from a scheduled start. "It was good, was able to throw all pitches," Scherzer said Thursday. The 35-year-old right-hander missed ...
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Unlucky Masters fans are freaking out that their tickets may be worthless So you're a golf fan, and you jump for joy when you receive the email we all hope for one day: You've won the Masters lottery. You've got Masters tickets! Pack up the car, you're going to Augusta National! Fast forward to this week, where news of the ...
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IHSAA basketball regionals to be played in near-empty gyms; how area ADs are moving forward INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of fans were expected to descend on the 16 boys basketball regional locations around Indiana on Saturday. Now, almost all of them will have to watch from home. The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced that ...
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ATP Tour shuts down for six weeks because of coronavirus; WTA on hold until April 6 The ATP Tour announced Thursday that its tennis tour would be shutting down for six weeksout of concern for coronavirus. The decision was made after the Players Council for both tours met Thursday. "This is not a decision that was taken lightly and it ...
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Knicks leave Atlanta as players do not exhibit coronavirus symptoms ATLANTA – The Knicks filed out of their Atlanta hotel at 2:45 p.m. Thursday to board a bus to the airport with signals all their players and staff are doing OK. For now. With the NBA season suspended, the Knicks did not take their scheduled flight to Miami late ...
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Players Championship, other events won't have fans in attendance PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The Players Championship will proceed without spectators thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, the PGA Tour announced while play continued Thursday during the first round. Commissioner Jay Monahan had a news ...
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LPGA Tour postpones first three events, including first major of 2020 season Following the decisions of a number of other major sports leagues, the LPGA Tour has postponed the start of its schedule for its first three weeks, including the season's first major, in response to the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Five hours after the PGA Tour ...
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Big Ten cancels sports competitions for rest of academic year amid coronavirus pandemic Amid concerns over the coronavirus, now labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization, the Big Ten Conference on Thursday announced that it was cancelling "all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, ...
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MLS to shut down for 30 days due to coronavirus FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the home opener for the expansion team co-owned by former England captain David Beckham. "Our clubs were united today in the ...
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College basketball does what was once unthinkable, then inevitable — and ultimately right GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference trophy was presented with the countdown clock showing 8:49 until tipoff. On the second straight strangest day in the history of college basketball, Florida State celebrated a championship without shooting ...
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Mark Cuban Plans To Pay Hourly Employees Through The End Of March When the NBA made its unprecedented decision to suspend the remainder of the regular season, it did so in an effort to protect players and team personnel from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the decision means there will not be any professional ...
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Kansas has best claim to the national championship after NCAA tournament cancellation Over the past 24 hours, the decision seemed increasingly inevitable. On Thursday, it happened. NCAA president Mark Emmert announced that the men's and women's NCAA tournaments — in addition to all winter and spring championships — would be ...
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Odion Ighalo, Manchester United Crush LASK in Europa League Last 16 1st Leg Manchester United took control of their last-16 tie with LASK in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a 5-0 win in the first leg on Thursday night. Goals from Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Juan Mata and substitutes Mason Greenwood and Andreas Pereira were ...
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Uncertainty and concern abound for Yankees as MLB schedule remains in question TAMPA, Fla. – Brett Gardner had a "gone fishing" sign up on Wednesday and planned to do the same after his morning workout on Thursday. The Yankees outfielder didn't find out about the fast-moving sports postponements and cancellations due to the ...
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Prep race will go off without fans. What does it mean for the Kentucky Derby? Note: The Herald-Leader and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider a digital subscription. Churchill Downs Inc. announced ...
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Arizona Wildcats fans saddened, stunned by decision to cancel Pac-12, NCAA tournaments LAS VEGAS — Early Thursday morning, Arizona graduate Abigail Ramirez boarded flight from Virginia to Las Vegas, where she planned to meet and watch the Arizona Wildcats play USC in basketball. By the time she touched down in Las Vegas, all NCAA ...
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'Surreal': Big Sky cancels conference tournament amid coronavirus spread BOISE, Idaho — As officials from the Big Sky Conference observed other Division I college basketball tournaments restricting fans and then canceling altogether, they believed the right decision was to follow. The Big Sky canceled its men's and women's ...
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Coronavirus' impact on the sports world today, hour by hour The NHL, MLS and ATP were among the professional leagues to postpone events, while the SEC, AAC and SEC canceled their men's basketball conference tournaments and one prominent men's program pulled out of all athletic activities. 1. The seating ...
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KC Roos women's basketball awarded automatic NCAA berth before tournament is canceled The Kansas City Roos women's basketball team was awarded the Western Athletic Conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid on Thursday after the league canceled its postseason tournaments. But later Thursday, the NCAA canceled the Division I men's ...
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'I feel badly for our players': Suspension of UIL boys basketball tourney leaves some teams in limbo The University Interscholastic League's decision to suspend its boys basketball state tournament after only four games Thursday at the Alamodome left Wagner coach Rodney Clark fuming. "I'm pissed," Clark said. "They should have called it off last night ...
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49ers will shut down Levi's Stadium, team facility due to coronavirus The 49ers announced they will shut down operations at Levi's Stadium and the team facility starting Friday in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Employees, with a few exceptions, have been instructed to work remotely. Coaches and scouts ...
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Boston Marathon, public officials weighing postponement until fall: source Boston Marathon organizers, working with officials in Boston and along the marathon route, are weighing a postponement of the marathon until the fall, according to a source. A source confirmed to the Herald that leaders from all the municipalities along the ...
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Ex-NFL RB Michael Pittman's family member in coma after contracting coronavirus The spread of coronavirus has made a major impact on the sports world and beyond, and unfortunately it has left one former NFL player with a family member who is in critical condition. ESPN's Jenna Laine reports that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running ...
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MSHSL changes winter tournaments due to coronavirus; St. Cloud school district responds The Minnesota State High School League will limit the amount of fans for the rest of the winter tournaments, according to a press release Thursday morning. The Thursday night game for the Section 8AAA boys basketball final between Apollo and Alexandria ...
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Churchill Downs: Kentucky Derby 2020 could be postponed, decision to come later LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. said Thursday it will make a decision later on whether to postpone the 2020 Kentucky Derby in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As of today, preparations for the world's biggest horse race ...
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College football Spring games canceled due to coronavirus Several college football Spring games have been canceled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The highest profile Spring games canceled so far include Ohio State and Michigan. Their contests were scheduled for Saturday, ...
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Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City player self-isolating after family member hospitalised Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is self-isolating as a precaution after a member of his family was admitted to hospital displaying symptoms of coronavirus. Mendy, 25, trained with his team-mates as normal on Thursday. "The club is aware that a ...
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Santa Anita, in response to coronavirus, will continue horse racing but without fans ARCADIA — In response to a recommendation by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Anita announced Thursday morning it will race without fans for the remainder of the month. In response to the COVID-19 virus, Newsom has recommended canceling or postponing ...
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ECHL mulling fate of 2019-20 season With the nationwide postponement and cancellations of most major sporting events and leagues, the ECHL is meeting on Thursday afternoon to determine the fate of the league's 2019-20 season. The Toledo Walleye are tentatively schedule to play their ...
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PIAA cancels basketball playoffs, swimming events The PIAA board of directors announced today that by a unanimous vote they have chosen to suspend the PIAA basketball and AA boys' and girls' swimming and diving championships for at least two weeks. That includes the Penns Manor Area girls ...
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2 free agents the Atlanta Falcons should avoid The Atlanta Falcons dug themselves into a deep hole at the start of the 2019 season—a hole that they dug so deep, they couldn't climb their way out of, no matter how hard they tried. The Secret Behind Kawhi Leonards Uncle Dennis. 00:00. /. 00:00. LIVE.
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NHL suspends season due to coronavirus The National Hockey League suspended its 2019-2020 regular season due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, the league announced Thursday. The suspension begins immediately, and games planned for Thursday night will be canceled, the league ...
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Michael Conlan 'heartbroken' for fans after New York fight decision Michael Conlan says he is "heartbroken" for his fans after it was confirmed that his fight with Belmar Preciado in New York will take place behind closed doors. It was announced today (Thursday) that Conlan's headline show at Madison Square Garden will be ...
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Packers WR Allen Lazard earned extra $300K in performance pay in 2019 Green Bay Packers receiver Allen Lazard ranked among the top 25 in performance-based pay distributions in the NFL during the 2019 season. Lazard earned $307,304, ranking 23rd overall in the NFL. He made $495,000 in base salary last season. Lazard ...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OSSAA postpones high school basketball tournaments The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has indefinitely suspended the Classes 6A-2A state basketball tournaments. The OSSAA is expected to make a formal announcement during a 12:30 p.m. press conference. The OSSAA's plan has been ...
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Statement from the New York Mets FLUSHING, N.Y., March 12, 2020 – The New York Mets today issued the following statement: "We have been in regular communication with medical professionals and public health authorities over the past several weeks. When news surfaced last night of the ...
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