Assessing how the NHL handled COVID-19Assessing how the NHL handled COVID-19
Considering the unprecedented circumstances, the league responded fairly well to the global health pandemic. But, what lies ahead?
Day: March 13, 2020
How the NHL handled COVID-19, and the uncertainty that lies aheadHow the NHL handled COVID-19, and the uncertainty that lies ahead
If the NHL does re-start its season, there is no easy way to do so.
Vikes release Rhodes, Joseph to clear cap spaceVikes release Rhodes, Joseph to clear cap space
The Vikings released cornerback Xavier Rhodes and nose tackle Linval Joseph on Friday, creating significant salary-cap space ahead of the start of the new league year.
AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with MinnesotaAP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Friday. The 37-year-old Pitino has a 127-108 record with the Gophers, including a 48-82 mark in Big Ten regular-season play. Pitino, who was the Big Ten Coach of
NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts and newsNFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts and news
Every notable signing. All the latest rumors and nuggets. And analysis from our experts. We’re tracking the NFL offseason.
No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdownNo fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown
David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. Thousands of workers would have staffed the 450 NBA and NHL games that will not be played over the next month in response to the pandemic.
Waiting game: What’s next for the NBA?Waiting game: What’s next for the NBA?
The league hopes to resume playing at some point this season, but here are some of the unanswerable questions the current hiatus has already presented.
NCAA may ‘grant relief’ to athletes for lost seasonNCAA may ‘grant relief’ to athletes for lost season
The NCAA expressed an openness for athletes to get their seasons back but also acknowledged the complications that would go into making such a decision.
Vikings start cap space clearance by cutting Rhodes, JosephVikings start cap space clearance by cutting Rhodes, Joseph
The Minnesota Vikings, strapped for salary-cap space, have terminated the contracts of two long-time starters: nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Friday’s moves clear more than $18.5 million off the team’s salary cap, with the free-agent market for now scheduled to open
