“I remain optimistic that the protocols are strong enough that it will allow us to continue to play, even through an outbreak like this, and complete our season,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said.
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Pro lacrosse: Former Bates star Kyle Weber makes MLL debut in Boston Cannons’ title win
Kyle Weber played in a pro game for the first time and helped the Boston Cannons win the Major League Lacrosse championship.
Martinez has 3 RBIs, Red Sox beat Orioles 13-2 in opener
J.D. Martinez and Kevin Pillar each drove in three runs, and the Red Sox rolled past the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 on Friday night.
Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener
The pandemic-shortened Major League Baseball season has finally started — with zero fans, Nationals star Juan Soto sidelined by COVID-19 and a 4-1 storm-halted victory for the New York Yankees over reigning champ Washington
Celtics eager to find out what they can be entering restart
The Celtics were a team eager to figure out what they could be before the pandemic forced the NBA to pause its season
Sports on TV: Thursday, July 23, 2020
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts THURSDAY AUTO RACING 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — NASCAR Cup Series: The Super Start Batteries 400, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. GOLF 7 a.m. GOLF — EPGA Tour Golf: The British Masters, Second Round, Lee Westwood Colt Course, Northumberland, England 10 a.m. GOLF — EPGA Tour Golf: […]
Battle to replace Brady at QB in spotlight as Pats open camp
Jarrett Stidham seemed to be the heir apparent to succeed Tom Brady as Patriots quarterback following a quiet draft and offseason
Sports on TV: Sunday, July 19, 2020
Sunday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 4:30 a.m. — FS1: AFL: West Coast at Fremantle AUTO RACING 9:05 a.m. — ESPN: Formula One: The Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary 12 p.m. — FOX: NHRA: Indianapolis Drag Race II, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis 3 p.m. — NBC: MotoGP: […]
Sports on TV: Saturday, July 18, 2020
Saturday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5:30 a.m. — ESPN2: AFL: North Melbourne at Richmond 11 p.m. — FS2: AFL: Port Adelaide at Carlton AUTO RACING 5:55 a.m. — ESPN2: Formula One: Practice 3, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary 8:55 a.m. — ESPN: Formula One: Qualifying, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary 3 […]
Fake fans: Cutouts provide virtual MLB audience
Major League Baseball teams are trying to find ways to remain engaged with fans during a pandemic-delayed season in which games won’t include spectators.