71 MLB players and 12 staffers have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 27
66 positive tests came during intake screening, with 17 new positive tests following during monitoring screening.
COVID-19 News
Nashville SC removed from MLS is Back tournament after positive COVID-19 tests, leaving their inaugural season still at one match played
2020 was MLS expansion club’s Nashville SC’s debut season, but that campaign so far hasn’t gone as planned....
Ohio State shuts down all voluntary workouts after COVID-19 test results
On the same day that North Carolina also paused football workouts and the Ivy League canceled fall sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest NBA team to shut down their practice facility over COVID-19 concerns
The Bucks have shut down their practice facilities following Friday's COVID-19 testing results. They won't meet at those facilities again before heading to Orlando Thursday.
Nats pitcher Sean Doolittle offers thoughtful perspective on MLB’s return and fan attendance
"Sports are like the reward of a functioning society."
Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola reportedly one of seven Phillies on COVID-19 injured list
The Phillies can't afford to lose Aaron Nola, who was worth 10.2 WAR in 2018.
Dodgers SP David Price is the latest MLB player — and biggest name — to opt out of the 2020 season
Price won the AL Cy Young award in 2012 and is a five-time All-Star.
Jimmie Johnson becomes first NASCAR Cup Series driver to test positive for COVID-19
Johnson had himself tested after his wife Chandra, tested positive
NBA reportedly planning a second bubble in Chicago for the ‘Delete Eight’ teams not invited to Orlando
The plan would reportedly be similar to a Summer League format for these eight teams.
Penn State isn’t expecting non-season ticket holders attending football games in 2020
"...Without a season ticket, no matter what our capacity is, you’re probably not coming to a Penn State game this year."