Month: May 2020

8:33 PM ET With Bryce Harper enthusiastically suggesting that major leaguers be part of the Olympics in 2021 when baseball returns to the Games, we put together a dream team of U.S. players to get the ball rolling. Our 28-man roster includes Harper and Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman, who stirred talk of Team USA baseball
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5:45 PM ET Large gatherings at sports and other events in Oregon should either be canceled or significantly modified through September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday. The announcement will have a direct impact on the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, MLS’ Portland Timbers and collegiate programs at Oregon and Oregon State.
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5:45 PM ET Associated Press MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price reached out to two boys whose parents were killed last month in the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Price sent a video message to 11-year-old Alex Blair and 10-year-old Jack, telling them: “I just want to let you know that you’re not alone. I’m
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3:24 PM ET Conor McGregor will be watching UFC 249 on Saturday night — for more reasons than you might think. According to his manager, Audie Attar of Paradigm Sports Management, McGregor has been training and staying in shape since the coronavirus pandemic hit Ireland almost two months ago. As seen on his social media,
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2:02 PM ET A $10-million donation to coronavirus relief efforts is part of the plan unveiled Thursday for the “The Match: Champions for Charity,” to be played May 24 at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida. Turner Sports made the announcement of the donation that will accompany the previously announced extension of the
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11:52 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Six organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence are among groups that will receive $50,000 each from Major League Baseball and the players’ association as part of a Healthy Relationships Community Grant initiative. MLB and the union committed to donating $3 million from their joint charitable fund
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