BY CHUCK OLIVER 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Week Zero is about to be Week 1. And Black Friday starts Thanksgiving night now, not Friday at 4 a.m. And summer clothes go on clearance July 5th. What is wrong with us? We can’t wait for anything, it’s all now now now and A little ain’t…… read more »
BY CHUCK OLIVER ATLANTA, GA – The current landscape in sports is unprecedented. I promise you, though, there are college football coaches kicking themselves for a missed opportunity. The CDC has recommended limiting gatherings “for the next 8 weeks.”That’s the end of the semester. In that the NCAA prohibits practice if school isn’t in session,…… read more »
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from May to September because of growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a published report. Citing unidentified sources close to the race, the Courier-Journal of Louisville said Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2 to Sept. 5, marking the first time…… read more »
By BARRY WILNER – By a close vote, with some 500 union members not participating, NFL players approved a new labor agreement with the league. It features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The deal, which runs through the 2030 season, was accepted by…… read more »
By TIM REYNOLDS – Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night. Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the Pistons nor Wood had publicly confirmed his…… read more »
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life. But there are no Nuggets games for at least a month. No Rapids games,…… read more »
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas. Now there will be no games at…… read more »
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves and Truist are excited to offer all kids 14 & under a free ticket to attend a Braves game in April, excluding Opening Day. To redeem this offer, adults can bring their child (14 & under) to the onUp Experience, located at The Battery Atlanta, beginning Monday, March 2 to…… read more »
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As he searched for the best things Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis brings to the team, bench coach Walt Weiss shared several. Highly credible. Strong, quiet leader. One of the most respected players in baseball. Humble. Calming force. But you could tell Weiss had something else on his mind. And…… read more »
KEVIN MCALPIN NORTH PORT, FL – Twenty four hours after finding out Freddie Freeman was dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired elbow, General Manager Alex Anthopoulos eased the concerns among Braves fans Wednesday prior to the Braves game against the Orioles in Sarasota. “We consulted with Dr. Altchek today, not concerned at all” Anthopoulos…… read more »
