The Atlanta Braves will not have their two best receivers, Tyler Flowers and Travis d’Arnaud, for Friday’s opening game at the New York Mets after both players showed symptoms of the coronavirus. Manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Flowers and d’Arnaud tested negative for COVID-19 but did not travel with …
Read More »Thursday coronavirus updates: 29 new cases in Champaign County; 2nd grade children of school age between 7 in vermilion; Douglas confirms his first death | Coronavirus
A look at the number of recently confirmed COVID-19 cases in Champaign County. Ben Zigterman Chart The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Champaign County increased by 29 on Thursday to 1,270. With 1,412 new tests processed in the last 24 hours, the single-day positivity rate stood at 2.1 …
Read More »Comet Neowise gets closer to Earth: this is what it looks like
Comet Neowise has made its closest pass on Earth, giving sky watchers around the world the best chance of seeing the celestial visitor. It is one of the few comets of this century that can be seen with the naked eye, and has been visible throughout the month of July. …
Read More »Sources: Proposal would allow Notre Dame to compete for ACC title in 2020
The ACC is considering various programming models for the upcoming soccer season, including one that could have Notre Dame eligible to play in the conference championship game, sources told ESPN on Friday. The sources indicated that it was only one of the various programming models under discussion, and changes are …
Read More »Blue Jays to play at home in Buffalo amid pandemic
TORONTO – Displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play Buffalo this year amid the pandemic, the team announced Friday. The Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field, home of Buffalo Bisons, the team’s Triple-A affiliate. “We are extremely grateful to have a home in Buffalo this season, thanks to the openness, …
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