Year: 2020
Coronavirus and sports: NCAA March Madness tournament canceled over safety concerns
cmannphoto/iStock (NEW YORK) — As more people across the United States test positive for the novel coronavirus, the health emergency is forcing changes to major sporting events, from the NCAA to Major League Soccer. NCAA [Read More…]
Mitchell School District announces COVID-19 related operational changes
Mitchell School Superintendent Joe Graves has announced significant changes in a letter to parents: After consulting with health officials, the Mitchell School District will remain in session with regular hours tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020. [Read More…]
Matsuyama matches record score easily forgotten at Sawgrass
Hideki Matsuyama shot one of the best rounds no one was talking about at The Players Championship
Man United, Basel close in on Europa League quarterfinals
Man United, Basel close in on Europa League quarterfinals
Coronavirus and sports: NHL suspends season after NBA decision and other impacted events
cmannphoto/iStock (NEW YORK) — As more people across the United States test positive for the novel coronavirus, the health emergency is forcing changes to major sporting events, from the NCAA to Major League Soccer. NHL [Read More…]
Trump defends coronavirus travel ban on Europe, says it’s going to ‘work out well’
Stefan_Alfonzo/iStock(WASHINGTON) — President Trump on Thursday continued to project optimism about the coronavirus crisis a day after his controversial speech to the nation and imposing travel ban on much of Europe, saying that’s “it’s going [Read More…]
Titans waive linebacker Cameron Wake, RB Dion Lewis
The Tennessee Titans have waived linebacker Cameron Wake after one season into what had been a three-year contract
MLB delays start of season, suspends spring training games
MLB has suspended spring training games and has delayed the start of the regular season amid coronavirus concerns.
Dakota Wesleyan University responds to COVID-19 concerns
As a preventative measure in response to COVID-19, Dakota Wesleyan University will be extending spring break for students through Tuesday, March 17. All classes currently being delivered face-to-face will transition to an online format beginning [Read More…]
Avera Queen of Peace and Avera Grasslands set up processes for COVID-19 testing
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital and Avera Grasslands Health Campus in Mitchell have set up processing for testing for the COVID-19 virus that will limit exposure. Queen of Peace CEO Tom Clark says if you [Read More…]
Major League Baseball delays opening day by at least 2 weeks, suspends spring training schedule
Major League Baseball delays opening day by at least 2 weeks, suspends spring training schedule
NHL statement on pausing the 2019-20 season
Below is the statement released by the NHL via Twitter on the league pausing the 2019-20 seaso
NHL season on ice (VIDEO)
Our Trevor Thompson checks in from Washington
MLB likely to cancel spring games, delay regular-season openers
The big-league season had been scheduled to start March 26
Packers get cap relief by releasing tight end Jimmy Graham
The Green Bay Packers have released tight end Jimmy Graham after the 33-year-old veteran spent two seasons with the franchise
New pitching coach Bryan Price is a key to Phillies’ success
New pitching coach Bryan Price is a key to Phillies’ success
MLB likely to cancel spring games, delay regular-season openers
The big-league season had been scheduled to start March 26
Big East tournament canceled
The Big East men’s basketball tournament has been canceled because of coronavirus concerns.
Packers release TE Graham in salary-cap saving move
The Green Bay Packers released veteran tight end Jimmy Graham on Thursday, a move which would save them $8 million in salary-cap room.