Today was the first day that Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly met the media since the coronavirus pandemic completely altered life as we know it. Actually, he "virtually" met the media, as he conducted a conference call on Zoom late this afternoon. It's good to be Zoom right now, as that's the place business is getting done at that includes the sports media business. A whole … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly Conveys Proper Perspective During Pandemic
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Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance
The coronavirus pandemic has been trying times for everybody, worldwide, but the best thing we can do to get through it is to try and maintain a sense of humor. One of the funniest memes circulating on social media throughout this adverse month is Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and her look of strong disapproval. Her stern image appears, photo-shopped, in places closed off by … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance
Manchester City to Investigate Kyle Walker for Lockdown Sex Party
Kyle Walker joined the ranks of Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, West Ham's Declan Rice and Chelsea's Mason Mount as Premier League footballers who have broken quarantine and violated social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. When Kyle Walker did it though, well, he did so in a very colorful manner, inviting two sex workers to his home. A report in the Sun … [Read more...] about Manchester City to Investigate Kyle Walker for Lockdown Sex Party
Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA
The public profile of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has risen so much lately that she's now in the mix to potentially be the Democratic VP candidate in 2020. One oddsmaker even lists her as the third most favorable candidate to get the nod, behind only Senators Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar. Governor Whitmer, or "that woman from Michigan" as the President condescendingly … [Read more...] about Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA
How Major US Sports Leagues Have Been Hit by Coronavirus Outbreak
As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep around the globe, almost all of of the top tier sports leagues have gone into almost complete lockdown. The four major leagues in North America have all been affected, and it seems almost certain the impact rise over the coming weeks. Here's the latest state-of-play in the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB with regards to the … [Read more...] about How Major US Sports Leagues Have Been Hit by Coronavirus Outbreak
Liverpool Superfan John Oliver Vents Reds Supporter Angst (Video)
As you know, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is a Liverpool FC supporter extraordinaire. The Englishman transplanted to America comedian/talk show host does not shy away from his scouser supportership, and the same holds true in the video below. The Premier League has suspended play until April 4 over coronavirus fears. With Liverpool FC 25 points up with only nine games … [Read more...] about Liverpool Superfan John Oliver Vents Reds Supporter Angst (Video)
Pistons Forward Christian Wood Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Detroit Pistons announced, without naming the specific player that a member of their roster has tested positive for coronavirus. That player has been identified, by multiple outlets, as forward Christian Wood. And it's also been confirmed by his agent, Adam Pensack, who told The Detroit News his client "feels 100-percent fine." The big man was matched up, exactly one … [Read more...] about Pistons Forward Christian Wood Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Revisiting the Spanish Flu and 1918 World Series (Podcast)
In October of 2018, we published a podcast, "Let's Get Weird, Sports #5" that focused on the Spanish Flu and the 1918 World Series, in which the Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs. The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe in recent history, actually deadlier than World War I, and it was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. The Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Revisiting the Spanish Flu and 1918 World Series (Podcast)
Chicago State: First American Team to Do a Coronavirus Cancellation
The first cancellations of a major sporting event in the United States, due to the coronavirus are here, and it's Chicago State men's basketball that have forged their place in history. Chicago State, a school whose athletic programs face issues of long term financial availability, play in the Western Athletic Conference for some bizarre reason. CSU announced Wednesday that … [Read more...] about Chicago State: First American Team to Do a Coronavirus Cancellation
Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Idea Coronavirus Could Negate Title Season
Liverpool FC have not won a league title since 1990, but the drought IS going to end this season. They are champions-elect sitting 22 points ahead of Manchester City, and needing just four more wins to clinch it. To put it bluntly, the only thing that could stop them is...a plague of biblical proportions? The latest counts regarding the coronavirus, a topic that is the … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Idea Coronavirus Could Negate Title Season