Day: May 19, 2020

NHL’s plan to return face possible border restriction hurdleNHL’s plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle

The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told Sports Betting News on Tuesday. The person spoke after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced border restrictions will stay in effect through June 21. This marks the second time the restrictions have been extended since first being put into place March 18 because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

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Whose NBA career is better? Walt Frazier vs. Scottie PippenWhose NBA career is better? Walt Frazier vs. Scottie Pippen

Victors are determined decisively on the court, but one great joy of fandom outside the lines has no clear winner. We love to weigh the merits of our favorite players against each other, and yet a taproom full of basketball fans can never unanimously agree on the GOAT. In this series, we attempt to settle scores of NBA undercard debates — or at least give you fodder for your next “Who is better?� argument.

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Whose NBA career is better? Carmelo Anthony vs. Vince CarterWhose NBA career is better? Carmelo Anthony vs. Vince Carter

Victors are determined decisively on the court, but one great joy of fandom outside the lines has no clear winner. We love to weigh the merits of our favorite players against each other, and yet a taproom full of basketball fans can never unanimously agree on the GOAT. In this series, we attempt to settle scores of NBA undercard debates — or at least give you fodder for your next “Who is better?� argument.

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Whose NBA career is better? Steve Kerr vs. John PaxsonWhose NBA career is better? Steve Kerr vs. John Paxson

Victors are determined decisively on the court, but one great joy of fandom outside the lines has no clear winner. We love to weigh the merits of our favorite players against each other, and yet a taproom full of basketball fans can never unanimously agree on the GOAT. In this series, we attempt to settle scores of NBA undercard debates — or at least give you fodder for your next “Who is better?� argument.

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VIRUS DIARY: Of pandemics, parenting and … Michael JordanVIRUS DIARY: Of pandemics, parenting and … Michael Jordan

Back in the day, I watched Michael Jordan drop 63 on the Boston Celtics on a small black-and-white TV with dials. ”The Last Dance,” a 10-part ESPN docuseries that chronicled Jordan’s basketball career, helped me build a stronger connection with my 14-year-old son, Elias. Each Sunday for the past month, Elias and I grilled.

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Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple CrownBelmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 in New York without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown for the first time in the sport’s history. The New York Racing Association on Tuesday unveiled the rescheduled date for the Belmont, which will also be contested at a shorter distance than usual. The 2020 Belmont will be 1 1/8 miles instead of the 1 1/2-mile ”test of the champion” that has been the race’s trademark for almost a century.

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