Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert finally speaks out after testing positive for the coronavirus. Gobert was diagnosed Wednesday night, as the Jazz took on the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the game was postponed due to the possibility of teammates and fans being infected. Star guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah …
Read More »NCAA Basketball Tournament Cancelled
It is official. As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the NCAA announced on Thursday that all its winter and spring championships have been cancelled. This includes the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Truly devastating news for the country. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been held every year …
Read More »NBA players and personnel react to suspension
The NBA suspended its season on Wednesday night due to the coronavirus outbreak infringing upon the United States. Shortly after Utah Jazz player, Rudy Gobert, tested positive for the coronavirus, the league issued their suspension of play. “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of …
Read More »Sports Leagues suspended amid Coronavirus epidemic
Sports leagues all around the world have suspended or canceled their remaining seasons amid the Coronavirus epidemic. NBA The NBA has suspended its season after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for the Coronavirus. Gobert tested positive for the illness minutes before his team’s game against the Oklahoma City …
Read More »NBA Suspends Play
Minutes before tipoff of the Jazz vs. Thunder NBA game Wednesday night, the game was postponed due to the belief that Rudy Gobert was infected with the Coronavirus. Gobert was taken to the hospital and confirmed to have the virus along with All-Star teammate Donovan Mitchell. The original idea for …
Read More »Heat Get Game In, Take Loss
The Miami Heat played their last game for the time being, because of the NBA suspending the season due to the growing concern surrounding the coronavirus issue, losing to the Charlotte Hornets 109 to 98. To say the least, Miami dropped the ball on its home court, losing only their …
Read More »Chris Chiozza shining with Nets
Former Gator Chris Chiozza signed to a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets in early January this year. Post signing, he played for Brooklyn’s G League team, the Long Island Nets, until being called up for the February 28 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. After being named to the First …
Read More »OKC’s Gallinari talks Italy and Coronavirus
Amidst the NBA’s talk on limiting media and fan access, Oklahoma City’s Danilo Gallinari knows personally how bad the corona virus could get. Gallinari’s Family in Italy The star forward’s family is still living in Italy, one of the countries most heavily affected by the virus. When speaking about how …
Read More »NBA combating Coronavirus
The anxiety with the Coronavirus is affecting the sports world, specifically in the NBA. In order to combat the virus, the NBA has some decisions to make going forward to keep everyone safe. NBA discusses options surrounding Coronavirus According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA organizers discussed the idea of moving …
Read More »Magic clinging to playoff spot
The Orlando Magic were down 17 points during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. However, a second-half rally put them one game closer to locking up a playoff spot. The Magic ended the night with 120-115 win. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1237568552816619531 Magic get help from the bench After several …
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