November 27, 2020 • No Comments • Sports News

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By CARMEN COX, ABC News

(DENVER) — More positive COVID-19 tests forced the Denver Broncos to cancel Friday’s practice. This is the third time the Broncos have cancelled practice because of the coronavirus.

NFL medical staff initially cleared the team to practice on Thanksgiving after moving quarterback Jeff Driskel to the reserve/COVID-19 list the same day, ESPN reports. It was unclear whether Driskel had tested positive for coronavirus or was listed as a close contact of another positive tester.

On Friday, one player and two Broncos staffers tested positive, prompting the team to cancel practice and close its training facility. The team said the coaching staff will meet virtually with players.

Despite the cancelled practice time, the Broncos plan to play Sunday’s scheduled game at Empower Field at Mile High against the New Orleans Saints.  

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November 27, 2020 • No Comments • Sports News

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Houston 41, Detroit 25
Washington 41, Dallas 16

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Gonzaga 102, Kansas 90
Villanova 83, Arizona State 74
Illinois 97, Chicago State 38
West Virginia 78, VCU 66

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November 27, 2020 • No Comments • Sports News

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(NEW YORK) — NBA superstar Michael Jordan pledged a portion of proceeds from his hit ESPN documentary series, The Last Dance, to food banks to help feed hungry families and individuals in need this holiday season.

The five-time MVP, who led the Chicago Bulls to six championships, said in a statement provided by Feeding America on Twitter that “in these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to pause and give thanks.”

“I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from ‘The Last Dance’ to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas and Chicago to help feed America’s hungry,” he added.

The Charlotte Hornets owner was raised in North Carolina and played college hoops for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

This is not the first philanthropic act of Jordan’s during what has been a difficult year for many Americans amid the pandemic.

In June, the 57-year-old basketball legend announced that along with the Jordan Brand he was pledging $100 million over the next 10 years to nationwide organizations “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

“Black lives matter. This isn’t a controversial statement,” he and the company — a subsidiary of Nike — said in a joint statement amid the massive outcry for racial justice in the U.S. “Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people.”

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November 26, 2020 • No Comments • Sports News

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(NEW YORK) — More positive cases of COVID-19 have reportedly been identified within the Baltimore Ravens organization.

Citing a source, ESPN reports the additional positive tests from Wednesday includes one Ravens player. That brings the total up to seven players who either tested positive for the novel coronavirus or were identified as close contacts.

Additionally, some members of the team’s coaching and support staff have also tested positive for the virus, ESPN reports.

On Wednesday, the Ravens issued a statement saying the organization has “disciplined a staff member for conduct surrounding the recent COVID-19 cases that have affected players and staff at the Ravens.” No further details were provided.

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Following the news that some Ravens players tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, the NFL announced on Wednesday that it would be moving Thursday night’s game between Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Steelers to Sunday afternoon.

In a statement, the league said it was postponing the game “out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts.”

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November 26, 2020 • No Comments • Sports News

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Villanova 76, Boston College 67
Virginia 89, Towson 54
Iowa 97, NC Central 67
Wisconsin 77, E. Illinois 67
Illinois 122, NC A&T 60
Kentucky 81, Morehead St. 45
Michigan St. 83, E. Michigan 67
Texas Tech 101, Northwestern St. 58
West Virginia 79, S. Dakota St. 71
North Carolina 79, Coll. of Charleston 60
Houston 89, Lamar 45
Arizona St. 94, Rhode Island 88
Texas 91, Rio Grande 55
San Diego St. 73, UCLA 58
Ohio St. 94, Illinois St. 67
Rutgers 86, Sacred Heart 63
Michigan 96, Bowling Green 82
Baylor at Arizona St. (Canceled)
Virginia at  Maine (Canceled)
Gardner-Webb at Duke (Postponed)
S. Dakota St. at Creighton (Canceled)
Charlotte at Tennessee (Canceled)
N. Iowa at West Virginia (Canceled)
E. Washington at Oregon (Postponed)

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