Any change to the 162-game schedule would necessitate bargaining over an array of issues, including when and how much players get paid and how much major league service they are credited for. Service time determines eligibility for free agency and salary arbitration.
Author: The Associated Press
MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus
Any change to the 162-game schedule would necessitate bargaining over an array of issues, including when and how much players get paid and how much major league service they are credited for. Service time determines eligibility for free agency and salary arbitration.
April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas
The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas. It’s not yet clear, however, if the draft itself will be held in the city.
NCAA says no brackets for canceled tournaments
NCAA vice president of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says brackets won’t be created for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Gavit says he made the decision and it was supported by basketball committees.
NCAA says no brackets for canceled tournaments
NCAA vice president of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says brackets won’t be created for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Gavit says he made the decision and it was supported by basketball committees.
Yankees minor leaguer has virus, 1st MLB-affiliated player
A minor leaguer for the New York Yankees has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19.
Rhode Island child tests positive for COVID-19 may have contracted it from Jazz player, police say
The total number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Rhode Island rose from five to 14, state officials announced Friday.
Masters postponed over coronavirus concerns
Augusta National says next month’s Masters golf tournament is postponed.
NBA says coronavirus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month
Silver did not say if the league intends for the regular season to resume or if the NBA, should it return to action, would immediately go into postseason play.
Matthews, Andersen lead Maple Leafs past Lightning 2-1
Auston Matthews scored his 47th goal of the season and Frederik Andersen made 32 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.