FDA authorizes saliva-based coronavirus test funded by NBA & NBPA
While the NBA and NBPA contributed over $500,000 to fund Yale's work, they do not have any intention of taking royalties on the testing method if it works.
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MLB reportedly looking into bubble format for postseason
After outbreaks within the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals organizations, MLB may have no choice but to go with a bubble format for the postseason.
Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola reportedly one of seven Phillies on COVID-19 injured list
The Phillies can't afford to lose Aaron Nola, who was worth 10.2 WAR in 2018.
Dodgers SP David Price is the latest MLB player — and biggest name — to opt out of the 2020 season
Price won the AL Cy Young award in 2012 and is a five-time All-Star.
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms, putting his Orlando status in doubt
Dinwiddie -- averaging 20.6 and 6.8 assists per game this season -- has had a fever and chest tightness.
MLB ‘strongly considering’ closing all 30 camps due to COVID-19 concerns; Mets may switch camp to Citi Field following Florida surge
The Chicago Cubs reportedly prefer to host camp at their home ballpark (Wrigley Field) as well.
NBA players can wear this Oura smart ring to monitor potential COVID-19 symptoms in Orlando
MLB Players Association to MLB after rejecting latest season proposal: “It’s time to get back to work. Tell us when and where.”
The MLBPA has had enough of the negotiations, and MLB is expected to unilaterally impose a 48-game season.
Houston shuts down voluntary workouts after 6 athletes test positive for COVID-19
Houston did not test the student-athletes for COVID-19 before the voluntary workouts.
The WNBA reportedly makes season proposal in which players would receive 100% of salaries, following initial proposal of 60% of salaries
It would be a 22-game season beginning in July, with the playoffs concluding in October.
The 2020 NBA Finals reportedly will begin at the end of September
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is tentatively scheduled for September 30.
NBA owners reportedly will approve Adam Silver’s plan for 20-to-22 teams restarting season in Orlando
There's reportedly "growing support" for the 22-team NBA season plan.
NBA has a July 31 target return date; 4 competition scenarios being discussed, but majority of GMs prefer going straight to playoffs
Most of the NBA general managers would like the season to end no later than Oct. 1.
103-year-old Red Sox fan beats COVID-19 after being seriously ill, celebrates by slamming a beer
COVID-19 outbreak at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium construction site: more than 10 people test positive, number may be much higher
A coronavirus outbreak at the Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation site has resulted in 10 construction workers testing positive for COVID-19, and the number is feared to be much higher.
