NBA has a July 31 target return date; 4 competition scenarios being discussed, but majority of GMs prefer going straight to playoffs
Most of the NBA general managers would like the season to end no later than Oct. 1.
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103-year-old Red Sox fan beats COVID-19 after being seriously ill, celebrates by slamming a beer
COVID-19 outbreak at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium construction site: more than 10 people test positive, number may be much higher
A coronavirus outbreak at the Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation site has resulted in 10 construction workers testing positive for COVID-19, and the number is feared to be much higher.
Gov. Newsom says pro sports could return to California without fans in early June; Gov. Cuomo encourages pro sports to reopen in New...
California and New York are home to many professional sports teams, so this is huge news.
Gary Bettman says it would be “too easy” of a solution to cancel current NHL season
Bettman sounds intent to finish out the 2019-20 NHL season, and thinks they can be flexible in doing so.
Adam Silver tells NBA players that season decision could go into June; playing in single location would be safer and speed up playoffs
Silver told NBA players that there would be a minimum training camp length of three weeks. Additionally, if a player gets COVID-19 after the season resumes, the NBA would hope for daily testing and not stop the season.
MLB reportedly considering 3-division (10 teams each) plan, with season starting no later than July 2 and featuring home stadiums (at some point)
The plan would also feature "an expanded playoff format." Teams would only play opponents within their division.
Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw see the big problems with the MLB Arizona bubble idea
"We can't be sitting in a hotel room, just going from the field to the hotel room and not being able to do anything. I think that's pretty crazy."- Mike Trout
Los Angeles stands to lose the most if pro sports don’t resume in 2020
The Clippers, Lakers, and Dodgers are all legitimate title contenders. And the Rams and Chargers are set to open up a new stadium.
PGA Tour reportedly set to announce a June return without spectators; is that a realistic plan?
The PGA Tour hasn't earned much benefit of the doubt for their handling of the coronavirus pandemic so far. Being first to return might not help.