Turkish authorities have arrested a former top-tier soccer player who confessed to killing his 5-year-old son while the boy was being treated in hospital on suspicion of a COVID-19 infection.
Author: The Associated Press
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS’s “The NFL Today” and served as the first lady of Kentucky, has died. She was 70.
MLB projects $640K per game loss with no fans
Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an average loss of $640,000 for each game over an 82-game season in empty ballparks, according to a presentation from the commissioner’s office to the union that was obtained by The Associated Press.
NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday
Facilities have been closed since late March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party
. Miramar police issued arrest warrants for both men Thursday. The residential community is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Rays’ Blake Snell says ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star pitcher Blake Snell says he will not take the mound this year if his pay is cut further, proclaiming: “I’m not playing unless I get mine.”
AP Source: MLS looking at having all teams play in Orlando
Major League Soccer is looking at the possibility of resuming the season this summer with all teams playing in Orlando, Florida.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball owners have given the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Results were based on 5,600 completed records from employees of 26 clubs. Samples were obtained on April 14 and 15.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Results were based on 5,600 completed records from employees of 26 clubs. Samples were obtained on April 14 and 15.