Coronavirus Sports News Archives - Page 7 of 12

In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Dana White, president of the UFC, speaks at a news conference aft...

Arizona Sports

UFC in Las Vegas for May 30 card ‘a go’ after Arizona served as backup

After saying a May 30 UFC event would take place in Arizona if it couldn't in Las Vegas, UFC president Dana White said the event is "a go" for Vegas.

4 years ago

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference at the United Center on ...

Arizona Sports

Report: NBA sees Disney World in Orlando as front-runner for restart

The NBA is beginning to view Disney World in Orlando as the "clear front-runner" option for the season to restart with coronavirus precautions in place.

4 years ago

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray throws during practice Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Tempe. (Tyler D...

Logan Newman

Warner, Palmer on what Cardinals’ Kyler Murray is missing without OTAs

The former Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks gave insight into what Kyler Murray is missing out on as coronavirus impedes on his second year.

4 years ago

A photo of Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Phoenix Mercury/Facebook)...

Kellan Olson

Suns open doors to Coliseum, begin holding voluntary limited workouts

Members of the Phoenix Suns have begun participating in limited workouts at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the team confirmed on Monday.

4 years ago

UFC president Dana White (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)...

Arizona Sports

UFC fights scheduled for May 30 could move to Arizona, Dana White says

If Nevada does not lift an indefinite ban on combat sports, a May 30 UFC event planned to take place will move to Arizona, UFC president Dana White said.

4 years ago

Jake Anderson

USL VP Ryan Madden ‘confident’ play will resume in 2020

USL VP of communications Ryan Madden joined the UpRising podcast on Thursday to discuss the future of the league amid the coronavirus.

4 years ago

Phoenix Rising manager Rick Schantz. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)...

Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising takes first step in hopes of 2020 USL season return

Phoenix Rising FC returned to a modified form of training on May 11, becoming the first professional sports team to do so in the state of Arizona.

4 years ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft in Nashvil...

Arizona Sports

NFL to begin 1st phase of limited reopening with facilities for staff

The National Football League released a memo on Friday telling teams they may reopen facilities for staff and rehabbing players on Tuesday.

4 years ago

Arizona Sports

ASU’s Crow: ‘Every contingency’ considered to play fall sports

ASU president Michael Crow said that all considerations are being made for fall sports, including college football, to commence at some point in 2020.

4 years ago

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)...

Matt Layman

Herm Edwards: Preparation time needed for season is likely 6 weeks

Arizona State football head coach Herm Edwards said players would likely need six weeks or more to get back into football shape before the season.

4 years ago

Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall interviews with Doug & Wolf on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports...

Arizona Sports

D-backs’ Hall: MLB, players have time to negotiate coronavirus comeback

D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall sees progress in a potential start to the MLB season after the league and its players union began talks this week.

4 years ago

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Alonzo Verge Jr. (11) and Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin...

Arizona Sports

NBA Draft early-entry withdrawal date pushed back due to coronavirus

Players like ASU's Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge, who are testing the NBA Draft waters, have longer to wade through the process.

4 years ago

Associated Press

Pac-12 football coaches pitch uniform start to season

Some of the latest plans to fight the coronavirus in California further muddled how college teams will return to play in the West.

4 years ago

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 28, 2020, file photo, a darkened Chase Field, home of the Arizona Dia...

Dan Bickley

Arizona opens doors to major sports leagues looking to resume

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that after Friday, the state will allow major sports leagues to return, something Arizona is a match for.

4 years ago

General view of action between the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game ...

Arizona Sports

Gov. Ducey: Major league sports can return in Arizona after Friday

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced on Tuesday that major league sports can return in Arizona after Friday, given they follow CDC guidelines.

4 years ago

Arizona State Sun Devils Head Coach Herm Edwards on the sidelines during a college football game ag...

Matt Layman

Herm Edwards advocates safety following NCAA president’s remarks

After the NCAA president made comments about playing college football this fall, ASU coach Herm Edwards gave his thoughts.

4 years ago

Relief pitcher Steve Cishek #40 of USA celebrates with catcher Jonathan Lucroy #22 after getting ou...

Arizona Sports

Report: 2021 World Baseball Classic, which had Chase Field stop, canceled

The 2021 World Baseball Classic was set to stop at Chase Field in Arizona, but the tournament is now reportedly called off because of the coronavirus.

4 years ago

The Arizona Cardinals will host a draft party outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Th...

Arizona Sports

Could San Francisco 49ers play home games at State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium might host the San Francisco 49ers and Allegiant Stadium might host the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers if California can't have sports.

4 years ago

Arizona Sports

University of Arizona president grows more optimistic about fall sports

University of Arizona president Dr. Robert Robbins is more optimistic about the possibility of college football being played amid coronavirus precautions.

4 years ago

Arizona Sports

Arizona Wildcats coaches take pay cut as university takes hit from virus

The Arizona Wildcats announced on Wednesday that its coaches and athletic director would be taking salary reductions to alleviate financial strain.

4 years ago

Phoenix Rising captain Solomon Asante. (Photo courtesy of Michael Rincon)...

Jake Anderson

USL to allow small group training sessions at team facilities

USL Championship clubs will soon be able to hold small group training sessions at team facilities, the league announced in a press release on Wednesday.

4 years ago

Jose Miguel Fernandez of Doosan Bears bats during the preseason game between LG Twins and Doosan Be...

Matt Layman

KBO baseball games to air on ESPN; alumnus Merrill Kelly recalls bat flips

Games in the Korean Baseball Organization will be aired on ESPN starting Monday night in Arizona as the league gets its season underway.

4 years ago

Matt Layman

Phoenix Rising FC’s league, the USL, extends season pause

The USL, the league in which Phoenix Rising FC plays, has announced an extension of its season suspension and moratorium on training.

4 years ago

Aron Baynes #46 of the Phoenix Suns walks on the court during the second half the NBA game against ...

Matt Layman

Suns’ Aron Baynes not sure current NBA season will resume

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes didn't sound optimistic about the 2019-20 NBA season resuming when he joined an Australian radio station for an interview.