The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols
3 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols

Associated Press  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Dallas Mavericks players Jalen Brunson, Josh Richardson and Dorian Finney-Smith are listed as out on the NBA’s injury report for the team’s next game because of health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. 19 Clemson paused team activities Friday due to a positive COVID-19 test result and contact tracing, leading to the postponement of the Tigers’ games at North Carolina on Saturday and Syracuse on Tuesday. ___ The Memphis women’s basketball home game against Wichita State scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues in the Shockers program. ___ The George Washington men’s basketball team will not visit St. Bonaventure for Saturday’s game because of a positive COVID-19 test by a staff member in the team’s traveling party. ___ The Georgia State men’s basketball team postponed games against Troy on Friday and Saturday and paused all team activities following multiple positive COVID-19 tests.

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LaLiga: Barcelona's COVID-19 crisis worsens, positive cases swell to 10
2 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona's COVID-19 crisis worsens, positive cases swell to 10

Firstpost  

Sergiño Dest, Philippe Coutinho and Abde Ezzalzouli are the latest players to contract COVID-19, Barcelona said. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Barcelona squad swelled to 10 on Thursday, potentially jeopardizing the team’s return to league play after Spain’s winter break of nearly two weeks. They are self-isolating at home and the team said they were …

NBA changes COVID protocols in hopes of shortening missed time
2 years, 11 months ago

NBA changes COVID protocols in hopes of shortening missed time

LA Times  

The Lakers’ David Fizdale is one of four assistant coaches running an NBA team while the head coaches are in the COVID health and safety protocols. A pair of coaches — Phoenix’s Monty Williams and Portland’s Chauncey Billups — entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday, according to two people with direct knowledge of those situations. Williams and Billups …

COVID-19 causes more postponements for USC and UCLA basketball games
3 years ago

COVID-19 causes more postponements for USC and UCLA basketball games

LA Times  

USC forward Isaiah Mobley looks to pass the ball against Long Beach State’s Eddie Scott and Colin Slater on Dec. 12 at the Galen Center. The top-10 teams, both already on pause because of COVID-19 issues, announced concurrently Friday that confirmed cases within their respective programs would force both to postpone their two Pac-12 Conference games next week against Arizona …

The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise
3 years ago

The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise

CNN  

CNN — Two of the top professional sports leagues in the country are tightening their Covid-19 protocols in response to the surge in cases. On Thursday, the National Football League and NFL Players Association agreed to new rules that place the league’s 32 teams in restrictive protocols until Monday. Disquiet among players An NFL source told CNN that 28 NFL …

US sport on alert as Covid cases surge in NFL, NBA, NHL
3 years ago

US sport on alert as Covid cases surge in NFL, NBA, NHL

Firstpost  

The NFL, NBA and National Hockey League were scrambling to counter a sharp uptick in coronavirus cases as the Geneva-based World Health Organization warned the new Omicron variant was spreading at an unprecedented rate. Los Angeles: Professional sports leagues across North America were on alert Tuesday as a surge of Covid-19 cases left dozens of players sidelined, prompted teams to …

NBA Playoffs: Chris Paul indefinitely sidelined as part of the league’s Covid-19 protocols
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Chris Paul indefinitely sidelined as part of the league’s Covid-19 protocols

CNN  

CNN — Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has been sidelined following his placement on the league’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced on Wednesday. Suns head coach Monty Williams said the team will approach Paul’s circumstance like they previously have with other players who have entered the league’s Covid-19 protocols this season. The league is trying to do …

NBA reveals nobody tested positive for COVID-19 at All-Star Game as bio-secure bubble stays intact
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA reveals nobody tested positive for COVID-19 at All-Star Game as bio-secure bubble stays intact

Firstpost  

No players, coaches or game officials tested positive for COVID-19 while in Atlanta, the NBA said on Monday after the final tests were processed and results were returned to the league and the teams involved. That includes Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, a pair of All-Stars who had to miss the game and left Atlanta early after being flagged …

The Latest: Brazil basketball team denied entry to Colombia
3 years, 10 months ago

The Latest: Brazil basketball team denied entry to Colombia

Associated Press  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ FIBA has changed this weekend’s AmeriCup qualifying schedule because two national teams could not reach their destinations. Earlier Wednesday, the league said Syracuse’s game at Louisville for that night was off due to issues within the Cardinals program. ___ Louisville’s basketball game against Syracuse has …

NBA: One player COVID positive in the past week - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

NBA: One player COVID positive in the past week - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The NBA said one player tested positive for coronavirus in the past week, meaning only two have got that diagnosis in the last three weeks. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns — who has missed 13 games — tested positive last month and his recovery is complete. https://t.co/1fZHSTWnEt — Karl-Anthony Towns February 10, 2021 The NBA does not reveal which players test positive …

NBA Covid-19 update: 3 Mavericks players out under virus protocols - Sports News
3 years, 11 months ago

NBA Covid-19 update: 3 Mavericks players out under virus protocols - Sports News

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks players Jalen Brunson, Josh Richardson and Dorian Finney-Smith are listed as out on the NBA’s injury report for the team's next game because of health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. Two people with knowledge of the situation say three Mavericks stayed behind in Denver after a 124-117 overtime victory against the Nuggets on Thursday. The people say …

Year in Review 2020: Robots cheering teams in empty stadiums to PV Sindhu's shock 'retirement', 10 bizarre sports stories
3 years, 11 months ago

Year in Review 2020: Robots cheering teams in empty stadiums to PV Sindhu's shock 'retirement', 10 bizarre sports stories

Firstpost  

There were lesser matches and tournaments in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the bizarre content was still very high. Video: Dan Weiner pic.twitter.com/hWHNwsu8qk — Modern Notoriety March 12, 2020 In a press conference held early in March this year, Utah Jazz start Rudy Gobert was asked about the league and the team’s COVID-19 protocols. Since no …

University Of Florida Basketball Player In 'Critical But Stable' Condition After Collapse
4 years ago

University Of Florida Basketball Player In 'Critical But Stable' Condition After Collapse

Huff Post  

Keyontae Johnson of the University of Florida Gators collapsed during a game against Florida State University on Saturday. Mark Brown via Getty Images Keyontae Johnson, a star forward for the University of Florida men’s basketball team who collapsed during a game against Florida State University on Saturday, remains in critical but stable condition at a Tallahassee hospital, his team announced …

The Latest: Michigan State-Virginia hoops postponed
4 years ago

The Latest: Michigan State-Virginia hoops postponed

Associated Press  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Virginia’s ACC/B1G Challenge game against No. ___ West Virginia says its men’s basketball home opener scheduled for Wednesday against Robert Morris has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Colonials’ program. “But after receiving feedback from public health professionals, our athletes, coaches and other …

NBA says 48 players tested positive for Covid-19 in initial reentry testing
4 years ago

NBA says 48 players tested positive for Covid-19 in initial reentry testing

The Hindu  

Forty-eight NBA players tested positive for Covid-19, the league said on Wednesday, as players returned to their team's home markets for the start of the 2020-21 season on Dec. 22. The NBA said it tested 546 players as part of its “initial return-to-market testing phase,” which kicked off between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30. The league had few issues keeping …

The Latest: Michigan pauses football, cancels Maryland game
4 years ago

The Latest: Michigan pauses football, cancels Maryland game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “We have seen an increase in the number of student-athletes unavailable to compete due to positive tests and associated contact tracing due to our most recent antigen and PCR testing results.” Michigan is 0-3 at home this season, and the Maryland game was the last …

MLS: Inter Miami's plans for playoffs hampered after Gonzalo Higuain, two others test COVID-19 positive
4 years, 1 month ago

MLS: Inter Miami's plans for playoffs hampered after Gonzalo Higuain, two others test COVID-19 positive

Firstpost  

Miami would not confirm the identities of the individuals involved, saying only that three players were not “medically cleared” to face Nashville. Miami: Inter Miami’s preparations for their Major League Soccer playoff debut were thrown into disarray on Friday after three players including star striker Gonzalo Higuain tested positive for COVID-19. The Miami Herald reported that former Real Madrid and …

COVID-19 cases increase in Bundesliga after international break - football news - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 cases increase in Bundesliga after international break - football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Players are returning to the Bundesliga from international duty, and they are bringing the coronavirus with them. "When you look at the rising numbers, you have to wonder whether it makes sense to stop for the next break,” Leipzig sports director Markus Kruesche said after his team’s 2-0 win in Augsburg. “Now it’s the worst case scenario.” Other cases are …

Seven Players, One Assistant Coach Test Positive for Covid-19 Ahead Of Indian Super League
4 years, 2 months ago

Seven Players, One Assistant Coach Test Positive for Covid-19 Ahead Of Indian Super League

News 18  

Seven players and an assistant coach have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Indian Super League football season, likely to start next month in Goa, sources told PTI on Monday. “Yes, seven players and an assistant coach have tested positive for COVID-19 and all of them are asymptomatic cases. So, there will also be contact tracing and we have …

Seven players, one assistant coach test positive for COVID-19 ahead of ISL
4 years, 2 months ago

Seven players, one assistant coach test positive for COVID-19 ahead of ISL

The Hindu  

Seven players and an assistant coach have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Indian Super League season, sources told PTI on Monday. The entire ISL season will be played behind closed doors in three stadiums in Goa owing to the coronavirus pandemic. “Seven players and an assistant coach have tested positive for COVID-19 and all of them are asymptomatic …

MLS postpones two matches after positive COVID-19 tests
4 years, 2 months ago

MLS postpones two matches after positive COVID-19 tests

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer has postponed two Sunday matches after players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus, the league said. The Columbus Crew match against Orlando City has been postponed following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the Columbus Crew staff. MLS has also postponed the FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United match following two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among …

The Latest: Besiktas Technical Director Tests Positive for Coronavirus
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Besiktas Technical Director Tests Positive for Coronavirus

News 18  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The season-opening football game between Virginia and Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium scheduled for Sept. 19, has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues at Virginia Tech. On its web page, Virginia Tech reported Friday it has had 219 positive tests for the coronavirus in the …

NBL confirms 12 Melbourne United players have coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

NBL confirms 12 Melbourne United players have coronavirus

ABC  

Twelve NBL players from Melbourne United have now tested positive to COVID-19. Key points: Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix players are in isolation Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix players are in isolation There will be no further group training sessions for United or Phoenix until further notice There will be no further group training sessions for …

NBA, MLS say no new positive COVID-19 tests
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA, MLS say no new positive COVID-19 tests

The Hindu  

The National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer said on Monday no new positive COVID-19 cases were uncovered in the latest rounds of testing at their respective "bubble" campuses at Disney World in Florida. When the NBA, which will resume its season on July 30 at Disney World without spectators, released its previous COVID-19 update a week ago, it said …

COVID-19 and sports: Latest news and information (updated)
4 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 and sports: Latest news and information (updated)

New York Times  

Editor’s note: Follow this blog for the latest on the coronavirus from The Athletic writers. U.S. National Team Development Program players test positive At least three players from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program have tested positive for COVID-19, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic. Event Status ▲ Date MLS Back July 8 MLB Date Set July 23 WNBA …

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19 with less than a week before resumption
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19 with less than a week before resumption

Firstpost  

A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on 23 June, the NBA confirmed in a statement on Thursday. New York: Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A …

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