>>Knicks’ Dolan Tests Positive For COVID-19
(New York, NY) — Knicks owner James Dolan is dealing with the coronavirus. The team released a statement Saturday night saying the 64-year-old has tested positive for COVID-19. Dolan, who also owns the Rangers, is said to have little to no symptoms and is self-isolating.
>>NBA Players Medically Cleared After COVID-19
(Boston, MA) — Celtics guard Marcus Smart, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Jazz center Rudy Gobert [[ go-BEAR ]] are medically cleared after dealing with the coronavirus. The Massachusetts Department of Health cleared Smart, while the Utah Department of Health stated both Gobert and Mitchell were healthy. Play is still suspended in the NBA until further notice.
>>NCAA Voting On Eligibility Relief Today
(Undated) — The NCAA is voting today on whether or not to grant eligibility relief to student-athletes in spring sports. Those students are losing out on this season due to the coronavirus pandemic and are fighting for an additional year. The NCAA says the main concern is the financial burden it will have on smaller schools
>>MLB, Union Agree To Stipulations For Eventual Return
(New York, NY) — MLB and the union have stipulations set for an eventual return to play. In an agreement reached late last week, ESPN reports the season won’t start until there is no ban on mass gatherings, no travel restrictions and no health threat to players, staff and fans.
>>Penske Gives Up Salary; Indy 500 Postponed
(Indianapolis, IN) — Roger Penske will take a pay cut for the duration of the coronavirus crisis. Penske made the announcement yesterday, and also stated that construction work at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is being postponed. The Indianapolis 500 is being moved to August 23rd and won’t run on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time since 1945.
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