Day: March 19, 2020

FOX Sports to televise eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Invitational opener on FS1FOX Sports to televise eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Invitational opener on FS1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FOX Sports, teaming with NASCAR and iRacing, delivers the first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1 and the FOX Sports app. Titled FOX NASCAR iRACING, the 90-minute, simulation-style eSports program includes a cross-section of competitors from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, […]

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The Latest: Person from Nuggets organization tests positiveThe Latest: Person from Nuggets organization tests positive

The Denver Nuggets say an unidentified member of the organization tested positive for the new coronavirus. The total included four from the Brooklyn Nets, two from the Utah Jazz and one from the Detroit Pistons. Horse racing at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York has been suspended indefinitely after an employee tested positive for the new coronavirus.

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Inside the week that has left the NBA and NHL shut downInside the week that has left the NBA and NHL shut down

Just one full week since Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, just one full week since the NBA became the first of the North American pro sports leagues to suspend operations, one week since sports essentially stopped. The NHL quickly followed the NBA’s lead and suspended play. The NCAA basketball tournaments were called off and college sports for the entirety of the academic year soon followed.

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It’s official: Five-time Pro Bowler Campbell to join RavensIt’s official: Five-time Pro Bowler Campbell to join Ravens

For years, the Baltimore Ravens have been impressed by the play of defensive end Calais Campbell. Now, via a trade with Jacksonville, they’ve finally got the five-time Pro Bowl star on their side. The Ravens on Thursday announced the deal that secured Campbell, a skilled run-stopper who also has a knack for getting to the quarterback.

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NBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilitiesNBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilities

The NBA has told its teams to close its training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, saying the shuttering will last indefinitely in the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic. The league told teams of the new directive in a memo sent Thursday afternoon, a copy of which was obtained by Sports Betting News. As recently as Monday, the NBA was telling teams that individual workouts could take place using what the league called the ”one player, one coach, one basket” rule.

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