Tag Archives: COVID-19

While many opt-out, former Gator and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is here to play. Last week, MLB summer camp got underway. Alonso and the Mets prepare to compete in the National League East in 2020 and get back in the postseason. There are few players as excited to get …

Gators Women’s Tennis Roland Thornqvist joined WRUF’s “Sportscene” to discuss a variety of topics. As we approach the fall, most of the talk has been dedicated to what might happen to college football. Meanwhile, other sports hang in the balance as well. One of those is tennis. The topics discussed …

The PGA tour’s next stop is the Rocket Mortgage Classic, taking place in Detroit. This event will follow along with suit like previous tournaments with no spectators. The event began today with a field of 156 golfers. PGA players on the course The winner of the RBC Heritage, Webb Simpson, …

Recently, MLB approved a plan to restart their season. And while this may seem like the perfect news, some players are not very excited. With so many uncertainties brought by the coronavirus, some players have decided to opt out of playing. Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross …

With the rollercoaster of events brought by the coronavirus, one of the most constantly changing things has been the fate of sports.  One of the uncertainties brought by the virus is whether or not there will be a 2020 college athletic season. And if there is someone who has been …

The good news: the NBA is on track to start the season on July 30. The bad news: the COVID-19 is still an issue. While there are no protocols to stop the season, NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted that COVID-19 is problematic. Decisions going forward could be tricky. This return …

The PGA Tour announced stricter COVID-19 protocols following three positive tests at the Traveler’s Championship. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said tougher protocols could result in “serious repercussions” for offenders. Cameron Champ and caddies Ricky Elliott and Ken Comboy have tested positive since arriving at TPC River Highlands. Nick Watney tested positive Friday …

The COVID-19 Pandemic has triggered the NFL to cancel the Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburg Steelers. The next HOF game will not be played until August 5, 2021. In addition, the Pro Football HOF postponed the enshrinement ceremony for this year’s Hall of Fame …

Today is the last day that WNBA players can opt of the the readjusted season in Florida. Their concerns stem from the limited amount of time to go through all the information before deciding. Many players might feel rushed to begin playing by July 6. WNBA concerns The WNBA do …

The No. 1 tennis player in the world Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 following an exhibition event in Croatia. He is now the fourth member involved in the Adria Tour to test positive for the virus. World No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov and No. 33 Borna Coric both announced they …