Day: December 16, 2021

The NBA and NBPA are in talks for further COVID-19 testing and protocols due to the recent uptick in positive cases, sources told ESPN.

Ainge gets ‘unique opportunity’ with Jazz as CEOAinge gets ‘unique opportunity’ with Jazz as CEO

The Utah Jazz hired Danny Ainge as alternate governor and CEO to oversee the franchise’s basketball operations.

Leafs, Sens, Raptors capacity halved amid surgeLeafs, Sens, Raptors capacity halved amid surge

Amid rising COVID-19 cases within the province, Ontario is reinstating capacity limits for Maple Leafs, Senators and Raptors games beginning Saturday.

Kings interim coach Gentry positive for COVIDKings interim coach Gentry positive for COVID

Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Wizards.

Giannis put in protocols, ruled out for WednesdayGiannis put in protocols, ruled out for Wednesday

The Bucks on Tuesday night listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but Khris Middleton, who suffered a knee injury on Monday night, is questionable vs. Indiana.

Former Jaguar Lambo alleges Meyer kicked himFormer Jaguar Lambo alleges Meyer kicked him

Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo told the Tampa Bay Times that coach Urban Meyer kicked him in August, an allegation that came just hours after Trevor Lawrence said the drama that has engulfed the franchise needs to stop.

Sources: WR Hopkins to miss rest of reg. seasonSources: WR Hopkins to miss rest of reg. season

Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained knee, but the team is hopeful to get him back at some point in the postseason, sources told ESPN.

WFT’s COVID list grows to 18 with 8 more addsWFT’s COVID list grows to 18 with 8 more adds

The Washington Football Team placed eight more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, making the total number of the players unavailable because of virus protocols 18.

Hurts (ankle), Minshew splitting reps for EaglesHurts (ankle), Minshew splitting reps for Eagles

With quarterback Jalen Hurts’ availability against Washington in question due to an ankle injury, the Philadelphia Eagles are splitting first-team reps between Hurts and Gardner Minshew this week.

Vegas awarded ’24 Super Bowl: ‘No better venue’Vegas awarded ’24 Super Bowl: ‘No better venue’

It wasn’t long ago that Las Vegas was banned by the NFL from advertising as a tourist destination during Super Bowl broadcasts. But following a unanimous vote by NFL owners Wednesday, Sin City was officially announced as the site of Super Bowl LVIII.