Something strange happened while most professional sports were away, closed by the coronavirus. The standing or kneeling debate, sparked by Colin Kaepernick’s stance during the national anthem in 2016 and burning ever since, has flared up again, bigger than ever, and this time with an unexpected twist. Today, athletes may …
Read More »Global cases of coronavirus number more than 11 million
By Alistair Bell © Reuters / Anushree Fadnavis Outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Delhi WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases topped 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters count, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people …
Read More »NBA approves social justice messages for jerseys when game resumes: report
The main Fox Business Flash headlines are here. See what FoxBusiness.com is clicking. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have previously approved a list of social justice messages that can be used on the back of uniforms when the league resumes its season later this month in Orlando, …
Read More »WHO sees first results of COVID drug trials in two weeks
By Stephanie Nebehay and Josephine Mason. GENEVA / LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) should soon obtain results of clinical trials it is carrying out on drugs that could be effective in treating patients with COVID-19, its Director said on Friday. General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “So far, about …
Read More »Lakers, pelican assistants out of reboot due to coronavirus
A couple of key NBA assistants will not be with their teams when play resumes this month at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida due to COVID-19 related health issues. Both Los Angeles Lakers assistant Lionel Hollins and New Orleans Pelicans assistant Jeff Bzdelik have chosen not to restart the …
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