The coronavirus is taking the world by storm, with no exception for sports leagues across the nation. The National Basketball Association announced a season hiatus after Utah Jazz all-star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus. The Utah Jazz was about to enter tip-off against the Oklahoma Thunder last …
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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has become the first NFL employee to make a public announcement about a positive diagnosis for the coronavirus. Positive Test Payton, who is 56, announced his diagnosis on Thursday. He hopes to motivate others to take this virus seriously and raise awareness around …
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Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota signed a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders this week. The details of his contract still haven’t been released. Raiders agree to terms with QB Marcus Mariota. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/C6i3BtZKWA — NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2020 What will Mariota be in Las Vegas? The …
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Starting Friday, the NBA is instructing its teams to close all facilities for the foreseeable future. The closure is for both players and staff. Sources: NBA has informed teams that players are allowed to travel out of market, but preference remains that players stay in cities they play. As expected, …
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The Carolina Panthers have decided to sign Teddy Bridgewater on a three-year deal after the team gave its long time quarterback, Cam Newton permission to seek out a trade. Panthers finalizing a deal with QB Teddy Bridgewater. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/zsgMneycyI — NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2020 As the Panthers …
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NFL fans weren’t the only people to speak up about Tom Brady’s decision to leave the New England Patriots. Brady’s former teammate, tight end Ben Watson, spoke about the news that rocked the NFL. Watson on the Decision Watson said that he knew the decision for Brady to leave the …
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Like every other sports league, COV-ID 19 has effected the NFL this offseason. The league has had to postpone OTAs, cancel activities outside the upcoming draft, and banned any in-person visits for both free agents and draft prospects. NFL Changes Offseason Already mentioned above some of the offseason changes the …
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale won’t be seen on the mound again until 2021 – or later. The 30-year-old left-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery. Injury History Sale is no stranger to injury. He has struggled in recent seasons. In 2018, shoulder problems limited the pitcher to 158 innings. …
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A week ago, the National Hockey League (NHL) made the decision to suspend the remainder of their regular season. This news came following word of NBA player Rudy Gobert testing positive for the coronavirus. The NHL league suspension is just one of many parts of a sporting world that has …
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The Carolina Panthers announced they’re shopping Cam Newton. But just where will he end up if he gets dealt? While Newton denies he requested anything of the sort, Carolina announced it granted the Heisman winner permission to seek a trade. There are a few teams with reported interest in the …
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