The 2019-20 Premier League season will resume on June 17, the league confirmed Thursday. The Premier League held in-depth meetings with all 20 clubs and, among other matters; June 17 emerged as the date matches will return. Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Premier League season was suspended on March 13 with 92 games left. As…
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Top Rank cards among shows approved for Vegas
The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved two dates Wednesday for promoter Top Rank to stage boxing shows in June at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The NSAC voted unanimously on a conference call to allow Top Rank to produce cards June 9 and June 11. The shows will take place without fans in attendance, which…
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Saints DE Noah Spence tears ACL while training away from team
New Orleans Saints defensive end Noah Spence suffered a torn ACL while training away from the team, a source established Tuesday. Spence was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list since the injury did not occur as part of New Orleans' offseason training program -- which was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. That means he can't play for the…
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Patrick Ewing now home after coronavirus Hospitalization
Basketball legend Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is resting at home after having tested positive for the coronavirus, his family stated Monday. “I want to thank all of the doctors and hospital staff for taking care of my father during his stay, as well as everyone who has reached out with thoughts and prayers…
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Yankees’ James Paxton ‘full strength’ after back surgery
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton will be ready to go if and when the 2020 MLB season starts. In an interview with the YES Network (h/t ESPN), Paxton said Friday that he's "back to full strength" after undergoing back surgery in February. Paxton specifically underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy to repair a herniated disk and remove a peridiscal cyst. With regard to his…
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ATP to offer mental health support to players
The Association of Tennis Professionals has stated a partnership that will provide mental health support to players on the men's tennis tour. Tour officials announced partnerships with Sporting Chance and Headspace on Wednesday "to support the mental health and wellbeing of its player members and staff." The ATP Tour was suspended in March. The partnerships include a…
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