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Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:29pm

Braves

Thurs. - Sun.

@ Helena Tournament

 

 ***Denotes Home game

Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus

Published on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:28pm

All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement.

The Denver Post first reported Blackmon’s condition, saying Tuesday that three Rockies players had tested positive.

Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24

Published on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:28pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following months of acrimony.

A dramatically altered season with games full of new rules was the final result of failed financial negotiations. But for fans eager to see any baseball this year, at least now they can look forward to opening day.

Lakers’ Avery Bradley to sit out NBA’s restart in Florida

Published on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:26pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has decided to sit out the NBA’s upcoming resumption of the season in Florida.

He told ESPN on Tuesday night that he wants to remain with his wife and three children, including a 6-year-old son with a history of respiratory illnesses. 

By sitting out, Bradley figures to lose a projected $650,000 in salary.

New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus

Published on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:25pm

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 1 was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

New York Road Runners announced the cancellation of the world’s largest marathon after coordinating with the mayor’s office and deciding the race posed too many health and safety concerns for runners, volunteers, spectators and others.

MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878

Published on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:05pm
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:03pm

Braves

Today***, June 23

vs. Belgrade (DH), 3 p.m.

 

Thurs. - Sun., June 25 - June 28

@ Helena Tournament

 

 ***Denotes Home game

Ford steps down as Lions owner

Published on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:02pm

DETROIT (AP) — Martha Firestone Ford is stepping down as principal owner of the Detroit Lions.

The Lions announced Tuesday that Ford’s daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, is taking over as the team’s principal owner and chairman. 

Blaney wins at Talladega, NASCAR unites behind Wallace

Published on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:02pm

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward.

Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Wallace. 

“I think it’s great that everybody really came together,” Blaney said. “I don’t want it to be remembered as a terrible day or a bad day in NASCAR. 

Return of college athletes gives glimpse of back to school

Published on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:01pm

Late last week, Clemson announced 28 athletes and athletic staffers had tested positive for COVID-19. 

On Saturday, Kansas State said it was shutting down its voluntary workouts for athletes at team facilities after a spike of 14 positive cases.

And on Monday, Notre Dame reported one positive among 91 tested football players, Wisconsin had two positives among 117 athletes tested and Iowa’s latest round of testing found nine positives among 40 overall.