Coronavirus Sports News

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Logan Newman

University of Arizona to pause return of athletes as COVID-19 cases rise

The University of Arizona announced it will temporarily stop bringing athletes back to campus as coronavirus cases rise in Pima County.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

NBA announces 16 initial coronavirus positives out of 302 tests

The NBA and its players union said Friday that the initial round of coronavirus testing for a 22-team restart came back with 16 positive tests out of 302.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

4 Phoenix Rising FC players test positive for COVID-19

Phoenix Rising FC general manager Bobby Dulle announced on Wednesday that four players have tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Suns workouts continue after report of positive coronavirus tests

The Phoenix Suns have individual workouts continuing as planned this week after a report of two positive coronavirus tests surfaced, the team confirmed.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Rising FC to begin full-contact training Wednesday

As coronavirus cases rise in Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC plans to begin full-contact practices this week in preparation for a mid-July targeted return date.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Suns return to Madhouse on McDowell in 1st episode of new series

The Phoenix Suns dropped their first episode of "Don't Sleep on Basketball" which featured a first look at the team's return to the Madhouse on McDowell.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Report: MLB spring training sites in Arizona to close due to coronavirus

MLB is reportedly closing down its spring training locations in Arizona following players and staff members testing positive for coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible

The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season
4 years ago
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Dan Bickley

Power shifting from coaches to players across college football

Already, we’ve seen player uprisings at Iowa, Florida State and Oklahoma State. True colors are beginning to matter to college athletes.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at mid-July All-Star race in Tennessee

NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

TV money gives NFL leg up if fans can’t fill teams’ coffers

While NFL owners could lose money with no fans at stadiums, the league is well-positioned financially because of media contracts approaching $10 billion.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes staff member tests positive for coronavirus

One member of the Arizona Coyotes staff tested positive for the coronavirus. He is in isolation and those who have been in close contact with him were notified.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes to return for voluntary small-group workouts

Starting Thursday, Arizona Coyotes players can return for voluntary small-group on and off-ice workouts as part of the NHL's Phase 2 of return to play.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

MLB players union proposes 114-game season starting June 30

The MLB Players Association issued a counter-proposal on Sunday that was based around a 114-game season that would begin June 30 and go through October.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Future of stadiums, arenas promises high tech, low capacity

The coronavirus brought sports to a standstill for months and has everyone wondering what games will be like when spectators are finally allowed back in.
4 years ago
Associated Press

US Open plan in works, including group flights, COVID tests

Stacey Allaster, a high-ranking official at the Grand Slam tournament, described scenarios being considered for the 2020 U.S. Open if held.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah

Supercross followed other sports around the world in shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic.The kickstands are going back up this weekend.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

AIA recommends coronavirus guidelines for high school sports

The AIA released guidelines meant to safely navigate high school sports teams as they prepare for the fall semester with coronavirus safety in mind.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns incorporating changes to arena renovations with COVID-19 in mind

The Suns are ready to implement some changes to their renovations at Talking Stick Resort Arena that will make it safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Pac-12 allows sports to resume voluntary in-person workouts June 15

Pac-12 schools will be able to decide when and how to reopen athletic facilities for student athletes starting June 15 based on local restrictions.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

MLB economic plan proposes highest-paid players take substantial pay cut

Major League Baseball presented a plan to the Players Association on Tuesday that proposes highest-paid players take substantial pay cuts.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

NHL targets June to allow for voluntary, individualized workouts

In a 29-page protocol sent out to teams, the NHL is targeting June to allow players to resume voluntary and individual workouts.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Arizona Coyotes to host blood drive at Gila River Arena

The Arizona Coyotes will be hosting a blood drive at Gila River Arena, the team announced in a press release on Saturday.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

How Suns could fit in with NBA’s desire to reach altered 70-game season

The NBA has financial motivations to reach at least 70 regular season games if it were to resume the 2019-20 season, so how do the Suns factor into that?
4 years ago