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NHL pushes back timeline on potential resumption of season
The NHL is pushing back the possibility of resuming its season by several weeks, if not a month or more.
LOCAL COLLEGESMAC cancels spring sports due to COVID-19
Spring athletes from Wilkes, King s and Misericordia were holding out hope that they would be able to return to the field once the COVID-19 pandemic settled down. Those hopes were officially squashed
CDC’s latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer
The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person ev
Yankees minor leaguer has virus, Marlins close spring camp
TAMPA, Fla. A New York Yankees minor leaguer tested positive for the coronavirus, the Miami Marlins shut their spring training complex and baseball began bracing for the possibility that opening day
NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season
By a close vote, with some 500 union members not participating, NFL players approved a new labor agreement with the league. It features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster size
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might’ve been
For all those who dreamed the impossible making it a whole month without getting a single game wrong in the bracket this is your year.
Koepka says he won’t join Premier Golf League
Brooks Koepka said Sunday he has no interest in the Premier Golf League, another setback to a league promising guaranteed money and a team concept that now won t have the two of the top players in the
Norwegian musher takes lead in Iditarod as finish nears
ANCHORAGE, Alaska Deep snow is slowing down mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but the leader has a secret for dealing with the difficult conditions.
Source: Jags trading Campbell to Ravens for 5th-rounder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Mayor of Sacksonville is on the move. And the Baltimore Ravens made quite the deal to land veteran Calais Campbell, essentially giving up a backup kicker who spent time on f
Networks get through first weekend with taped programming
Scott Van Pelt was supposed to be breaking down the NCAA Tournament bracket on a busy Sunday night on ESPN s SportsCenter.
ECHL cancels season; AHL remains in holding pattern
The ECHL officially canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 season on Saturday night as sporting leagues throughout the world continue to try and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
AP source: Pistons’ Wood tests positive for coronavirus
Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
BOSTON Organizers of the Boston Marathon, the planet s most celebrated footrace, are postponing the event until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh a
Ginochetti finds long-sought state medal on final high school dive
LEWISBURG With a flip and a stretch, Sophia Ginochetti saved her best for last by burying her final high school dive.
PIAA, Penguins, RailRiders, area sporting events all on hiatus; Blue-White Game canceled
Dallas quest for a boys basketball state championship is on hold. So is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins playoff push.
MLB delays opening day by at least 2 weeks because of virus
NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball delayed the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.
NCAA cancels men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments amid coronavirus fears
The NCAA has canceled its men s and women s basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.
Penn State suspends football activities due to Coronavirus; Blue-White Game in limbo
Penn State announced Thursday afternoon that it is suspending all f00tball-related activities until further notice, but stopped short of canceling the annual Blue-White Game.
NHL ‘pausing’ season amid coronavirus concerns
The NHL is following the NBA s lead and suspending its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.