>>ESPN’s Last Dance Finale Airs
(Undated) — ESPN’s ten-part docuseries about Michael Jordan and the 90’s Bulls is in the books after the final two episodes aired last night. Episode nine featured the Bulls’ 1997 title win over the Utah Jazz and their seven game battle with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals in 1998. Episode ten focused mainly on the Bulls beating the Jazz for their sixth championship in 1998. It ended with the team’s celebration in Grant Park and the beginning of the break up of the Bulls’ dynasty.
>>NFL To Allow Teams To Reopen Tomorrow Where Allowed
(New York, NY) — The NFL will allow teams to reopen their practice facilities starting tomorrow contingent on state and local regulations. Clubs will be required to have an infection control officer and are limited to no more than 75 staff members on site. No coaches are allowed and only players rehabbing an injury.
>>MLB To Hold Draft Remotely
(New York, NY) — Next month’s Major League Baseball Draft will be held remotely. According to a memo obtained by ESPN, teams will not be allowed to have a draft room and will make all selections via video conference. The first round takes place June 10th, with rounds two through five the next day.
>>NHL, NHLPA Making Progress On 24-Team Playoff Format
(Undated) — The NHL and NHLPA are making ground on having a plan in place for the playoffs should the season resume amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. According to The Athletic, there would be games played before a 24-team playoff would take place. After the return-to-play committee settles on a format, 31 NHLPA player reps would have to vote on it for approval.
>>Kevin Harvick Wins NASCAR Return At Darlington
(Darlington, SC) — Kevin Harvick is taking the checkered flag after a dominant 293 laps in NASCAR’s return to the track at Darlington to win the Real Heroes 400. With no fans in attendance amid the ongoing coronavirus, Harvick was able to hold of Alex Bowman for his first win of the season. Bowman finished in second while Kurt Busch took third. Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top five. It’s a quick turnaround for NASCAR’s Cup Series as the drivers will be back on the track for another cup race at Darlington on Wednesday night.
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