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Virus outbreak latest: Earliest AHL could resume is May, AP toldVideo
The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak’s effect on sports around the world (all times local): 4:45 p.m. A person familiar with the discussions tells the Associated Press the American Hockey League is allowing its players to return home while determining it won’t be able to resume its season until May...
The Meadows to suspend racing activities
The Meadows in Washington County announced Monday that it is suspending all operations, including racing, in accordance with a mandate issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as part of the ongoing safety measures taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus that causes covid-19. The suspension will go into...
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn’t even feel sickVideo
All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz said he showed no symptoms of being sick before testing positive for the coronavirus, and he continues to have no signs of illness since going into isolation. Mitchell, speaking to ABC’s “Good Morning America” in an interview broadcast Monday, also revealed it...
To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh virus concernsVideo
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Gamblers and vacationers who had planned to visit U.S. casinos expressed a mixture of disappointment and relief over a wave of closings in at least 15 states as officials worked on slowing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Some said they still plan to visit casinos....
Penguins, Aramark donate to 412 Food Rescue
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Aramark, the management service which operates PPG Paints Arena, have donated 2,000 pounds of perishable food items from the building over the past few days to 412 Food Rescue for distribution to local organizations and neighbors in need. A release from the Penguins claims the food...
Falcons cut veterans Devonte Freeman, Desmond Trufant to clear cap spaceVideo
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons will dramatically boost their financial flexibility by releasing two former Pro Bowl players, running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Desmond Trufant, plus two more veterans. The Falcons announced Monday the release of offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo and tight end Luke Stocker. The team is finalizing...
MLB delays Opening Day to mid-May at earliest because of coronavirusVideo
NEW YORK — MLB pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest Monday because of the coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement after a conference call with executives of the...
Kirk Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year, $66M extensionVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins agreed Monday to a two-year, $66 million contract extension, giving the quarterback another eight-figure influx of guaranteed money and providing the team immediate salary-cap relief. Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as...
Bengals use franchise tag on A.J. Green over his objectionVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals used their franchise tag on A.J. Green on Monday, giving them time to try to work out a long-term deal with the seven-time Pro Bowler who is one of the most accomplished receivers in franchise history and would be a vital asset for breaking in a...
Steelers guard Ramon Foster announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons
Faced with being a casualty to the salary cap, Pittsburgh Steelers guard Ramon Foster announced his retirement Monday after 11 NFL seasons. “When the time comes, you just know, and now is the time for me to take a bow,” Foster said in a statement released by the Steelers. “I’ve...
Titans use franchise tag on NFL rushing leader Derrick HenryVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans tagged Derrick Henry as their franchise player, making sure they keep the NFL rushing leader around for at least this season. The Titans on Monday used the nonexclusive franchise tag on Henry. That means Henry still can receive offers from other teams, with the...
Cardinals get WR DeAndre Hopkins from Texans for RB David JohnsonVideo
The Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL’s top receivers to join an intriguing young team that’s trying to make a move in the NFC West. The Cardinals acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the...
Browns near deal with TE Austin Hooper, place tender on Kareem HuntVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns gave Kareem Hunt a second chance, and now they’re willing to dangle him. Cleveland opened a unique and unprecedented free agency period Monday by placing a second-round tender on Kareem Hunt, the troubled running back who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL...
No guarantee spring sports are played, but WPIAL discusses ‘what if’ scenariosVideo
The WPIAL board discussed contingency plans for spring sports season behind closed doors Monday, but “anything at this point is uncertain,” associate executive director Amy Scheuneman said. She called them “what-if” scenarios. All of Pennsylvania’s schools were closed Monday to start a two-week shutdown ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf, so...
Mark Madden: Steelers were smart to tag Bud Dupree, wait on long-term deal
If you had any doubt the NFL is God’s chosen league, consider it’s the only one of America’s big-time sports loops to not have its timeline significantly impacted by covid-19. (Yet.) But, as Liverpool FC supporters know, this is not a just and fair God. So, let me present refreshing...
As Penn State Beaver knows, not all college basketball national championships were canceled
In all her years of playing basketball, Penn State Beaver senior Cheyenne Lopez never cut down a net. That changed last Wednesday, and in earning that privilege, Lopez and the Lions might have become the answer to a trivia question. What was the only women’s basketball team to win a...
Players allowed to head home as NHL issues updated guidelines for potential return
The NHL offered further guidelines on Monday for a potential return to play as the world at large deals with the coronavirus that has brought countless walks of life to a halt. If the league returns this season, it won’t be until late April at the earliest. The NHL issued...
Cowboys put franchise tag on Dak Prescott, clock ticks on deal with Cooper
The Dallas Cowboys have placed their exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott, securing the rights to their star quarterback for an estimated $31.5 million while the sides continue working on a long-term deal. The Cowboys announced the decision on their website about an hour before the deadline for teams...
Steelers release OLB Anthony Chickillo, ILB Mark Barron, WR Johnny Holton
Inside linebacker Mark Barron, backup linebacker Anthony Chickillo and backup wide receiver Johnny Holton were the first casualties as the Pittsburgh Steelers try to get under the salary cap by the start of the NFL calendar year. All three players were released Monday, providing $11.075 million in salary cap relief...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Latrobe grad Biss picks up honors for Shippensburg
Shippensburg basketball standout Jake Biss had a career season, and his efforts were recognized. The junior from Latrobe was named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Atlantic Region First Team. Biss, who was the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division Athlete of the Year, was the point guard...
NFL Draft to go on as scheduled, but it won’t take place in Las VegasVideo
The NFL Draft won’t be postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, but it won’t be held in Las Vegas, either. The league announced Monday that after conferring with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it will “modify” its plans for the draft, which will be held April 23-25. The...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss sports shutdown amid coronavirus outbreakVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the sports shutdown amid the coronavirus outbreak. The sports world has essentially shut down, except for the NFL which is going about everything business as usual. The games haven’t started but the NFL players agreed to the new CBA and free agency kicks off...
Steelers use franchise tag on linebacker Bud Dupree
Bud Dupree will remain under contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for at least one more season. The Steelers applied the franchise tag Monday on the 27-year-old outside linebacker, keeping him from reaching unrestricted free agency. The tag will carry an approximate value of $16 million in 2020. Dupree earned $9.232...
IOC official says no deadline for decision on Olympics
SYDNEY — The leader of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics said there is no May deadline to cancel the games and he remains confident the event will go ahead despite sports coming to a virtual standstill globally amid the coronavirus outbreak. John Coates, who will have to...
First Call: Coronavirus crisis may keep Raiders in Oakland; Tom Brady’s options narrowing; Xavier Johnson staying at Pitt
In “First Call” for Monday, we defend the NFL’s decision to move forward with the start of its league year. Coronavirus may impact the Raiders’ ability to move to Las Vegas on time. And potential landing spots for Tom Brady are disappearing. Look a little deeper The NFL took heat...
