>>MLB Pumps Brakes On Arizona Contingency Plan
(New York, NY) — MLB is pumping the brakes on reports teams may play games at empty spring training parks in the Phoenix area starting next month. The league says many contingencies are being discussed, but nothing has been decided. Health and safety remain the top concern.
>>Bettman Says Finishing NHL Regular Season May Not Be Possible
(New York, NY) — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says it may not be possible to finish the regular season. He tells NBCSN they are considering every conceivable alternative, but it’s hard to even speculate on what might happen. The coronavirus outbreak shut down the league on March 12th.
>>NFL To Hold Mock Virtual Draft As Practice
(New York, NY) — The NFL will hold a dress rehearsal for its upcoming virtual draft. According to NFL Network Total Access, the league will do a dry run with all teams on how to execute the draft remotely. The NFL Draft is set to begin April 23rd, but team personnel will all be working from home.
>>Bucs Unveil New Uniforms
(Tampa, FL) — The Buccaneers are unveiling new uniforms. They pay tribute to the winningest part of their history that included Super Bowl 37. There are white and red tops, along with a solid pewter for color rush games. The number font has also been changed from the recent alarm clock style.
>>Lakers To Ask Top Execs To Defer Salary
(El Segundo, CA) — The Lakers are getting set to ask some of their top executives to defer salary. ESPN reports senior-level personnel will be asked to voluntarily defer 20-percent of their earnings. It’s an effort to help lesser-income employees from having to take a pay cut during the shutdown.
>>Garnett Not Interested In T’wolves Retiring His Number
(Undated) — NBA Hall of Fame electee Kevin Garnett is still holding a grudge against Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. He tells The Athletic he’s not entertaining the idea of Minnesota retiring his number-21 jersey. Garnett says Taylor is a snake after being promised a role in the organization.
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