NBA
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2nd Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive for Coronavirus
On Wednesday, the Utah Jazz stunned the NBA world with the announcement that star center Rudy Gobert had tested positive for the coronavirus. The NBA immediately suspended the rest of the season and players for both the Jazz and the Toronto Raptors, whom the Jazz were set to play Wednesday, were tested. Thursday, Jazz star…
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March Madness the Latest in Coronavirus Cancellations
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has set off an unprecedented streak of cancellations. The NBA and NHL have all suspended their seasons and now the NCAA is the next sports organization to follow suit. The Detroit Free Press reports that as a result of the ongoing outbreak, the NCAA has cancelled all remaining tournaments for the…
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Thanks to the Coronavirus, We Now Live in a World Without NBA Basketball
Just when we thought things with the coronavirus could not get any worse, the swiftly spreading pandemic has continued its disruptive path through all facets of our everyday life. Businesses are encouraging employees to work from home, major events and conferences are being shut down, and now a basketball fan’s worst nightmare has occurred. That…
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March Coronavirus Madness: Warriors, NCAA to Play Games Without Audiences
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted schools, festivals and whole ass countries. We can now add sporting events to the list of things affected by the emerging pandemic. March Madness is a beloved springtime tradition among college sports enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the month-long tournament will be held in empty arenas according to The Hill. The NCAA…
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LeBron James on Playing With No Fans in Attendance Due to Coronavirus Scare: 'Nah'
News of the coronavirus has spread faster and wider than the virus itself, it seems. Now we’re seeing reports that even the sports world is being impacted by it as professional sports teams face the very real possibility of having to play in empty stadiums with no spectators. According to USA Today, multiple NBA team…
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The Devil Was Busy Until Steph Curry Dropped 23 Points in Long-Awaited Return
On the same day that the Lakers signed some guy who was stupid enough to eat edibles on a team plane, another Western Conference juggernaut—okay, fine; former juggernaut—got a much-needed jolt in their lineup. On Thursday, the Warriors welcomed back Steph Curry, who’s missed the last 58 games with a broken left hand, and he…
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NBA, NCAA Among Sports Leagues Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak: 'Health and Safety Is Paramount'
The NBA prides itself on putting fans first, and with the deadly coronavirus terrorizing airports and immune systems throughout the world, the league is putting precautionary measures in place to protect its million-dollar athletes. From ESPN: Among the NBA’s short-term recommendations to teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, players should utilize fist-bumps over…
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Get Your Crying Michael Jordan Memes Ready: Malik Monk Suspended Indefinitely for Violating NBA Anti-Drug Program
A team that wasn’t particularly great in the first place just became arguably worse. ESPN reports that Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program. Yes, indefinitely. As in, nobody has any idea when Monk will return to the court—if ever again. Considering we’ve seen 25-game…
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The Rumors Are True: Steph Curry Will Return Before Jesus Does
With Kevin Durant making his expected exodus from the team, Klay Thompson rehabbing a nasty ACL tear and aging mainstays like Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston being cut or traded into quasi-retirement, this was supposed to be a transition year for the Golden State Warriors. That plan went to complete shit a mere four games…