Coronavirus Sports News

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Character Counts

Phoenix Open hosts provide $1 million to local charities in uncertain times

Hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open are providing $1 million in emergency funding to local charities in uncertain times caused by the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Mini tours playing through during virus outbreak

The major golf tours may have shut down during the coronavirus outbreak, but a handful of mini tours are playing through.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

GM James Jones mum on Suns coronavirus testing, arena plans

Suns general manager James Jones joined Doug & Wolf Friday to discuss the latest as the team waits out the coronavirus suspension.
4 years ago
A view of the New York Yankees Spring Training facility at George M. Steinbrenner Field which has b...
Matt Layman

MLB announces allowance payment to minor league players

Major League Baseball announced an initiative to pay allowances that would have been given to minor league players prior to opening day.
4 years ago
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Matt Layman

D-backs’ series in Mexico City canceled due to coronavirus delay

The Diamondbacks' series in Mexico City against the Padres scheduled for April will be canceled due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
4 years ago
A detail of the blank scoreboard and empty seats at Goodyear Ballpark after Major League Baseball s...
Arizona Sports

Arizona-based Reds employee tests positive for coronavirus

An Arizona-based employee of the Cincinnati Reds has tested positive for COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, the team announced.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

USL Championship extends coronavirus-caused suspension

The Phoenix Rising's USL Championship league announced that its board of governors approved an extension of the season suspension caused by coronavirus.
4 years ago
Goaltender David Rittich #33 of the Calgary Flames and teammates celebrate after the game between A...
Matt Layman

Report: NHL players eye resumption of season this summer

NHL players have informally come together to produce an idea in which the league would resume its season this calendar year.
4 years ago
President & Chief Executive Officer Derrick Hall and Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick celebrat...
Matt Layman

D-backs, MLB teams to establish $1 million funds for impacted workers

The Diamondbacks are part of an MLB initiative in which every team funds $1 million toward workers affected by coronavirus.
4 years ago
Fans line up outside of Gila River Arena before the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Wi...
Matt Layman

NHL eyes training camp start date, sends players home amid coronavirus

The National Hockey League issued a statement Monday addressing next steps for players as coronavirus has put the league's season on hiatus.
4 years ago
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Matt Layman

Coyotes to pay employees during NHL’s coronavirus hiatus

The Arizona Coyotes announced owner Alex Meruelo and Gila River Arena will support employees who are missing out on games as the NHL season is paused.
4 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 201...
Matt Layman

NFL Draft to continue, public events canceled amid coronavirus outbreak

The NFL Draft will go on, but under a modified version of the original plans as the coronavirus outbreak affects the sports world.
4 years ago
Head coach Bobby Hurley of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts during the second half against the S...
Logan Newman

Recruiting: No National Letter of Intent signings for at least 1 month

College prospects won't be allowed to sign National Letters of Intent for at least a month as the recruitment dead period is in place.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Report: NBA teams expect rest of G League season to be cancelled

The Northern Arizona Suns may have played their final game of the season. NBA teams reportedly expect their G League affiliates' seasons to be canceled.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Broadcaster Dave Pasch offers to help Phoenix families with lost income

ESPN's Dave Pasch is seeing a loss of work hours first-hand with the cancellation of NCAA Tournaments. He's offering financial help to others in need.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Schefter: NFL ‘anticipating’ league season to start on time

Could the NFL postpone the start of free agency? Adam Schefter said the league expects it to start on time, but Lorenzo Alexander had some concerns.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Selection sadness: NCAA decides against releasing tournament brackets

The NCAA will not be releasing the brackets for what would have been the 2020 NCAA Tournament, the committee announced Sunday.
4 years ago
Charles Oliveira of Brazil celebrates after his submission victory over Kevin Lee in their lightwei...
Associated Press

UFC Brasilia holds 12 bouts as Dana White proclaims ‘we’re not stopping’

The UFC staged a full fight card in an empty arena Saturday night in Brazil's capital city, sticking to its plan in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Luis Gonzalez #20 of the Arizona Diamondbacks stands at the plate during game one of the National L...
Matt Layman

D-backs’ Luis Gonzalez not a stranger to sports being put on hold

Diamondbacks advisor Luis Gonzalez was on the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks team when MLB play stopped in the wake September 11.
4 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Geaux Tigers: LSU head coach Ed Orgeron issues coronavirus PSA

The LSU head football coach has taken it upon himself to inform the public of proper hygiene during the coronavirus outbreak across the country.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Pac-12 cancels all sports for remainder of 2019-20 school year

The Pac-12 announced that all conference sporting events will be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Report: D-backs minor leaguer tests negative for coronavirus

The Arizona Diamondbacks tested one player for the coronavirus, GM Mike Hazen said Friday. The test has reportedly come back negative.
4 years ago
Runners take off after the starting gun at Pat's Run in Tempe. The race, will be run on April 13 th...
Logan Newman

Pat Tillman’s Run goes ‘virtual’ due to coronavirus concerns

Due to coronavirus concerns, Pat's Run partipcants are encouraged to run the 4.2 miles individually and connect with the community over social media.
4 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Now what do we do? Social media looks for ideas with no sports

Barred from the outlet sports represent, what is going to tide us sports junkies over while the country waits out the suspensions and cancellations?
4 years ago