(AP) Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday. The 57-year-old Hall of Famer, who played for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA, announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was being treated at a … [Read more...] about Patrick Ewing Out of Hospital After Being Treated for COVID-19
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Lance Berkman Describes His Prayer Before Game-Tying 2011 World Series Hit
(Sports Spectrum) Game 6 of the 2011 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers is widely regarded as one of the best games in World Series history. Most people remember it for David Freese’s heroics — his game-tying triple in the ninth inning and his walk-off home run in the 11th. The Cardinals went on to win Game 7 and claim their 11th World Series … [Read more...] about Lance Berkman Describes His Prayer Before Game-Tying 2011 World Series Hit
Utah Jazz’s Mike Conley Jr. Donates to Coronavirus Relief With Faith as His Foundation
(Sports Spectrum) As the suspension of the NBA’s regular season eclipses 10 weeks, veteran Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley has decided to give back to his community in the form of a $200,000 donation. It will help people who experience homelessness and food insecurity, as well students forced to continue school online. Conley’s donation will be split among the following … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz’s Mike Conley Jr. Donates to Coronavirus Relief With Faith as His Foundation
NBA All-Star Kevin Love: Coronavirus Pandemic Another Reminder of Importance of Mental Wellness
(ESPN) Kevin Love is fretting about COVID-19. He's not obsessing over whether he'll get it, or grieving over the death someone close to him who contracted the coronavirus. He frets because he knows what can happen if people experience the loss of a loved one, become consumed with the loneliness of isolation, experience job insecurity and financial difficulty, and … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Kevin Love: Coronavirus Pandemic Another Reminder of Importance of Mental Wellness
NFL Testing Modified Facemasks Containing Surgical or N95 Material
(PFT) The NFL is testing facemasks that could help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Thom Mayer, the NFLPA’s medical director, revealed on Adam Schefter’s podcast Monday that NFL engineers and sports performance company Oakley are testing prototypes of modified facemasks containing surgical or N95 material. read more … [Read more...] about NFL Testing Modified Facemasks Containing Surgical or N95 Material