>>NFL Draft Is Set
(Undated) — The NFL Draft will go on with its original date. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo around the league stating the draft will keep its dates from April 23rd to 25th. According to ESPN, the memo warns of punishment for anyone that criticizes the league’s decision. The commissioner also told teams to prepare for conducting the draft process outside of their facilities, which have closed amid the ongoing coronavirus.
>>MLB, MLBPA Agree To Deal
(Undated) — MLB and its players association have agreed to deal surrounding the league stoppage due to COVID-19, according to reports. Players have voted and owners are expected to ratify a deal that will cover an advance in salary for players along with the right to shorten the MLB Draft and honor full service time for 2020 if no season occurs.
>>Stephen Curry Interviews Dr. Fauci About Coronavirus
(Undated) — Warriors superstar Stephen Curry interviewed infectious diseases expert and White House Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci via social media about the coronavirus and potential sporting events in the future. Over 50-thousand people tuned in, including former President Barack Obama. Fauci and Curry discussed different aspects of the disease and how it pertains to the country. Curry brought up how he missed the Warriors’ final two games before the league was suspended for the flu and was not tested for COVID-19.
>>Bucs Coach Arians Says No To Antonio Brown
(Tampa, FL) — Antonio Brown won’t be wearing a Buccaneers uniform next season alongside Tom Brady. Head coach Bruce Arians told CBS Sports that Brown isn’t a fit in Tampa. Arians stated that he knew Brown and reiterated it wouldn’t be a fit in the locker room.
>>Indy 500 Postponed
(Indianapolis, IN) — Auto racing fans won’t be hearing, ‘Gentlemen, start your engines” this Memorial Day weekend. The Indianapolis 500 was postponed from a May 24th scheduled start to August 23rd because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is the first time since 1945 the race won’t run on Memorial Day weekend.
###
Charles Rahrig/tj SPT)
Copyright © 2020
TTWN Media Networks Inc.
Comments