Coronavirus Sports News

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Tyler Drake

Arizona Cardinals have ‘high hopes’ for DL Zach Allen

While all the talk has been about the offseason additions, DL Zach Allen is figuring to make an impact along a crowded defensive line.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

#WeWantToPlay, but Pac-12, ASU worried about virus’ long-term effects

Despite the #WeWantToPlay and #WeAreUnited movements, the Pac-12 and ASU's Ray Anderson have worries about the longterm implications of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

ASU’s Ray Anderson addresses Pac-12 postponement, potential of season

ASU's Ray Anderson, Herm Edwards and Dr. Aaron Krasnow addressed the postponement of the Pac-12 sports calendar due to the coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Cardinals get taste of new normal, COVID-19 testing in Flight Plan episode

The Arizona Cardinals got their first real look of how the coronavirus will impact their routine and the season in the team's latest Flight Plan episode.
4 years ago
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Dan Bickley

Suns’ Deandre Ayton has no excuse for missed COVID-19 test

Suns center Deandre Ayton sabotaged the season with a 25-game suspension. He nearly did it again with a missed COVID-19 test inside the bubble.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Pac-12 player group ‘disappointed’ after commissioner call

The Pac-12 players of the “WeAreUnited” movement said they were “disappointed and deeply concerned” after a recent meeting with the commissioner.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Mid-American Conference cancels fall football due to virus

The Mid-American Conference became the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

D-backs CEO Derrick Hall supports Manfred’s new coronavirus protocols

Arizona Diamondbacks' Derrick Hall said he is "fully" supportive of the new coronavirus protocols put in place by Rob Manfred for the MLB.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

AIA director gives update on return to high school sports

AIA Executive Director David Hines joined KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Arizona’s Morning News to discuss the return of high school sports in Arizona.
4 years ago
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Tyler Drake

AIA approves return plan for fall sports in Arizona, including football

After hearing from schools around the state, the AIA has approved a return to fall sports calendar amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Character Counts

Rex Chapman to match donations to Suns Charities for COVID-19 masks

Rex Chapman's coronavirus relief fund will match $50,000 in donations to Phoenix Suns Charities to provide kids around the the Phoenix area with masks.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Another postponement rattles MLB; Brewers’ Cain opts out

The coronavirus forced baseball's 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

The conversation, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Ricky Rubio had coronavirus before joining the Suns in Orlando

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio said he had the coronavirus, which caused him to wait before joining the team in the Orlando bubble.
4 years ago
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Tyler Drake

NFLPA VP Sam Acho: NFL needs to get COVID-19 plan in place

NFLPA vice president Sam Acho says the NFL needs take serious steps in providing its players with the proper safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins, Murray voice concerns over NFL safety plan

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins joined in with athletes from across the NFL calling on the league to address its safety protocols.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

D-backs OF Kole Calhoun thinking of safety amid coronavirus confusion

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun told reporters Tuesday he tested negative for COVID-19 antibodies despite testing positive for the coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Coronavirus in sports: Yankees CL Chapman tests positive for COVID-19

We're tracking coronavirus' outbreak within the sports world as the virus threatens the health and safety of people around the world.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC to kick off return of professional sports in Arizona

Phoenix Rising's match Saturday marks the first Arizona professional sports team to return to play since the sports world was put on pause due to COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

AIA hoping all Arizona high school sports can play some form of a season

The AIA is working on modifying the fall schedules in hopes that every Arizona high school sport can play "some semblance" of a season.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

After COVID-19 cases in family, Bradley hopes baseball can help unite country

Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Archie Bradley's parents and brother had the coronavirus. Now, he hopes baseball can be a "shining light" to help unite the country.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Jimmie Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive. He will miss this weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

38 people within MLB organizations test positive for coronavirus

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said the MLB's 1.2% positive coronavirus test rate is a good start but needs to be sustained before he'll be encouraged by it.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Coronavirus cancellation timeline: MLB cancels All-Star Game

Here's a look at everything that's transpired and all things impacted by the coronavirus this week in the sports landscape.
4 years ago