TORONTO (AP) — A lockdown and stay at home order is being extended in Canada’s largest city until at least March 8. Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said Friday it was a difficult but necessary decision. Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s … [Continue reading] about Toronto’s lockdown extended until at least March 8
MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing
NEW YORK (AP) — Thirteen of 4,336 tests for COVID-19 were positive during intake for Major League Baseball’s spring training, a rate of 0.3% The commissioner’s office said Friday that nine positive samples involved players and four involved staff. … [Continue reading] about MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing
NFL teams brace for tight budgets with likely salary cap cut
It’s too early to know where the NFL salary cap will end up in the range of $180 million to $198 million coming off a pandemic-dominated season that was completed on time but still cost the league billions of dollars in revenue. A glimmer of good … [Continue reading] about NFL teams brace for tight budgets with likely salary cap cut
Rich Hill hopes to help Rays take winning to another level
Rich Hill is frank when he talks about why he’s excited to join the Tampa Bay Rays. “The opportunity to win — and win now,” the 40-year-old left-hander, who’s chasing a World Series championship that’s eluded him during a major league career that … [Continue reading] about Rich Hill hopes to help Rays take winning to another level
Indians manager Francona had surgery for toe staph infection
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona is recovering from another health scare. After missing most of last season with medical issues, Francona recently underwent surgery to remove a staph infection in his left big toe, the latest medical … [Continue reading] about Indians manager Francona had surgery for toe staph infection