Coronavirus and Sports,..The Effects.
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Guard Matisse Thybulle, not fully vacinated, ineligible to play for Philadelphia 76ers when first-round series shifts to Toronto
Unvaccinated foreign nationals are currently prohibited from entering Canada, and Thybulle is not fully vaccinated. Limited exemptions to the rule no longer apply to professional athletes
Unvaccinated foreign nationals are currently prohibited from entering Canada, and Thybulle is not fully vaccinated. Limited exemptions to the rule no longer apply to professional athletes
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COVID-19 symptoms lands Texas Rangers reliever Dennis Santana on injured reserve list
The move came four days after Santana and the Rangers returned from a season-opening series in Toronto, where all players had to be vaccinated to travel to Canada.
The move came four days after Santana and the Rangers returned from a season-opening series in Toronto, where all players had to be vaccinated to travel to Canada.
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LA Clippers' Paul George tests positive for COVID-19, to miss play-in game vs. New Orleans Pelicans
LA Clippers star Paul George has entered health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday night's play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicao, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said.This is a significant blow to the Clippers, who lose their star guard -- again -- as they try to clinch the No. 8 seed for the Western Conference playoffs in the elimination game vs. the Pelicans. The winner advances to a first-round matchup against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. George missed 51 games earlier this season. He averaged 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists this season.
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Oakland A's put OF Stephen Piscotty on COVID-19 IL, three others on restricted list
To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person to have received a second COVID-19 vaccine dose -- or one dose of Johnson & Johnson -- at least 14 days prior to entry.
To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person to have received a second COVID-19 vaccine dose -- or one dose of Johnson & Johnson -- at least 14 days prior to entry.
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Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox 'plan accordingly' without multiple unvaccinated players in Toronto
On Monday, Cora announced that catcher Kevin Plawecki and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
On Monday, Cora announced that catcher Kevin Plawecki and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens joins teammate Mitch Haniger on COVID-19 injured list
Torrens was placed on the list with Seattle coming off its first day off of the season and ahead of the first game of a series with Texas. Outfielder Mitch Haniger was placed on the COVID-19 list on Saturday after he tested positive.
Torrens was placed on the list with Seattle coming off its first day off of the season and ahead of the first game of a series with Texas. Outfielder Mitch Haniger was placed on the COVID-19 list on Saturday after he tested positive.
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Boston Redsox Chtristain Vazquez, Jonathan Arauz join Kevin Plawecki on COVID-19 and injured list
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Vazquez and Arauz are vaccinated, allowing them to return to games quicker after they test negative.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Vazquez and Arauz are vaccinated, allowing them to return to games quicker after they test negative.
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Cleveland Guardians place Owen Miller, Cal Quantrill, Anthony Castro on COVID-19 list
The Cleveland Guardians placed three players on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, including major league batting leader Owen Miller. Right-handed starter Cal Quantrill and righty reliever Anthony Castro also tested positive for the virus and were moved to the IL prior to Cleveland's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.
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Scott Servais, Manny Acta sidelined due to COVID as Seattle Mariners take on Texas Rangers
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais and third base coach Manny Acta have both tested positive for COVID-19 and will be away from the team beginning with Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. First base coach Kristopher Negron will serve as the acting manager. Negron managed Seattle's Triple-A affiliate last season before joining the major league staff this year.
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San Francisco Giants place OF Mike Yastrzemski on COVID-19 injured list
outfielder Mike Yastrzermski on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. The Giants did not add anyone to the roster for their series finale in Washington, but a 28th player could join the team Monday in Milwaukee. Yastrzemski is the first Giants player to test positive for COVID-19 this season. He will remain in Washington for 10 days or until he records two negative tests.
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outfielder Mike Yastrzermski on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. The Giants did not add anyone to the roster for their series finale in Washington, but a 28th player could join the team Monday in Milwaukee. Yastrzemski is the first Giants player to test positive for COVID-19 this season. He will remain in Washington for 10 days or until he records two negative tests.
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How the COVID-19 changed Jordan Poole's career
Poole averaged 8.8 points in 22.4 minutes on 33.3% shooting from the field, including 27.9% from beyond the 3-point line as a rookie.
Poole averaged 8.8 points in 22.4 minutes on 33.3% shooting from the field, including 27.9% from beyond the 3-point line as a rookie.
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Entire New York Yankees roster permitted to enter Canada for three-game series against Toronto
All members of the New York Yankees' active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada for a three-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays beginning Monday night, indicating they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Canada's government requires a person must have received a second vaccine dose -- or one dose of Johnson & Johnson -- at least 14 days prior to entry. The Yankees began the day with a nine-game winning streak and the best record in the majors at 16-6. Judge has hit five home runs in his past five games.
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The Cincinnati Reds put slumping first baseman Joey Votto on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, making the move before a game against the Brewers. Manager David Bell said Votto hasn't tested positive for the virus. "We're precautionary as far as being able to put him on that COVID IL, which is really a day-to-day thing until we know more," Bell told Cincinnati reporters.The six-time All-Star is hitting just .122 with no home runs and three RBIs, and had played in all 22 Cincinnati games this season. He has struck out 29 times in 74 at-bats. Cincinnati is struggling with the worst record in the major leagues at 3-19. The Reds had lost six in a row and 17 of 18 going into the series opener against the Brewers.
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Boston Red Sox place pitcher Rich Hill, outfielder Kike Hernandez on team's COVID-19 injured list
The Boston Red Sox on Friday placed left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez on the COVID-19-Related Injured List. Boston recalled outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester with Hernandez's roster spot, and selected right-handed pitcher John Schreiber to the active major league roster from Worcester for Hill's. Hernandez, 30, has started 24 of Boston's 26 games this season in center field. Of his 18 hits, nine went for extra bases, and he has eight RBIs in his last 12 games. Hill, 42, allowed one hit over five scoreless innings Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels, his third consecutive scoreless start.
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St. Louis Cardinals place Adam Wainwright on injured list as veteran pitcher says he has COVID-19
The St. Louis Cardinals on Friday placed right-hander Adam Wainwright on the injured list. In a tweet, the veteran starter said he tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms.
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