Vekoma, the 3-1 morning-line favorite in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland Race Course, was scratched Wednesday morning after the 4-year-old son of Candy Ride spiked a fever Tuesday night. The George Weaver-trained colt was unbeaten in three starts this year, including victories in a pair of Grade I stakes – the Carter Handicap and…
Breeders’ Cup notebook: Fever knocks Vekoma out of Sprint, possibly off to stud — Press Telegram
By Tim Reynolds And Stephen Whyno AP Sports Writers The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming in January. Baseball’s spring training may begin in February, like normal. They almost certainly won’t be in bubbles if and when any or all of that happens. But many of the lessons […]
In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned — Lowell Sun
There are plenty around the league who believe Okongwu will be better than James Wiseman.
Rumor: Charlotte “heavily considering” drafting Onyeka Okongwu — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It is all about the money, the TV money in particular, and that likely means a Dec. 22 start.
NBA players to vote soon on next season, Jared Dudley says expect Dec. 22 start — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It’s no longer a no-brainer that Gordon Hayward will exercise his $34.2 million contract option with the Boston Celtics for the upcoming NBA season. While opting in seems logical on the surface, with Hayward battling both injuries and inconsistency in his first three seasons with the C’s, it certainly feels like momentum is building in […]
NBA Rumors: Does Gordon Hayward Want Out Of Celtics Contract? — NESN.com
Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden, two of the most respected trainers in the world, have been sending horses from Europe to the Breeders’ Cup for years, and they didn’t let the coronavirus stop them from competing in the 37th edition of the World Championships at Keeneland Race Course this weekend. Thirty-seven horses from overseas were…
Breeders’ Cup amid the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘It’s important for the industry’ — Daily News
For those who haven’t yet voted, Stephen Curry and other notable Bay Area athletes and coaches used social media to urge you to cast your ballot Tuesday. Curry reassured voters who may be fearful of civil unrest or any other obstacles they may encounter while exercising their rights at the ballot box. Vote for Joe.…
Election: Stephen Curry, Gabe Kapler, other Bay Area athletes urge people to vote — East Bay Times
Seven Ravens players were added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after cornerback Marlon Humphrey announced Monday he had contracted the virus, according to reports.
Reports: Seven Ravens Players Added To Reserve/COVID-19 List After CB Marlon Humphrey’s Diagnosis — CBS Baltimore
“As of right now, it’s an emphatic no from the Rockets’ side,” Shams Charania said. “It’s really a non-starter for that organization.”
Report: Rockets giving teams ’emphatic no’ on trading James Harden — Rockets Wire
Daryl Morey tweeted support for Hong Kong protesters. That cost the NBA hundreds of millions of dollars in China
Daryl Morey on Hong Kong tweet: I believe in ‘using this platform to push things that are important’ — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Browns defensive star Myles Garrett didn’t suffer any structural damage to his knee and is not expected to miss any games.
Browns’ Myles Garrett not expected to miss time with knee injury — NBC4 WCMH-TV
The Philadelphia 76ers don’t believe in the notion that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid can’t win together.
Sixers brush off notion that star duo Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid can’t win — Sixers Wire
The view from left field 