COVID-19: CT Moves Forward With Fall Sports, But Other Extracurricular Activities On Hold COVID-19: CT Moves Forward With Fall Sports, But Other Extracurricular Activities On Hold
Covid-19: CT Moves Forward With Fall Sports, But Other Extracurricular Activities On Hold When Connecticut schools open in the fall, districts will be moving forward with sports, despite COVID-19 concerns, though some other extra-curricular activities will be on hold. After reviewing recommendations from various committees that oversee high school sports, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) announced this week that it will allow the fall sports season to move forward. The CIAC is recommending that fans don’t attend sporting events but said that decision will be made by individual schools. “Our collective work remains centered on providing safe opportuniti…
COVID-19: UConn Cancels 2020 Football Season COVID-19: UConn Cancels 2020 Football Season
Covid-19: UConn Cancels 2020 Football Season The University of Connecticut has canceled competition for its football program for this fall because of COVID-19 concerns. "After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we've decided that we will not compete on the gridiron this season," UConn Athletic Director David Benedict said on Wednesday, Aug. 5. "The safety challenges created by COVID-19 place our football student-athletes at an unacceptable level of risk." Members of the team will remain enrolled in classes, either virtually or in-person, as full-time students at UCo…
CT Teen Reels In Huge 42-Inch Trout In Upstate NY, Report Says CT Teen Reels In Huge 42-Inch Trout In Upstate NY, Report Says
CT Teen Reels In Huge 42-Inch Trout In Upstate NY, Report Says A Fairfield County teenager reeled in a massive, near-record breaking trout during an excursion in an upstate New York lake. Stamford resident Liam Bard, 16, landed a 42-inch trout during a trip on Skaneateles Lake in the Finger Lakes region, which approached a state record, according to reports. The fish was reportedly the teenager’s first-ever lake trout. Baird was fishing with his father, Scott, a friend, and was guided on their trip by Capt. Robert “Buck” Carter of the Lucky Bank Fishing charter company. Baird’s day started off fishing for smallmouth bass, but they weren’t taking the …
COVID-19: US Open Championship Will Be Held In New York Without Fans COVID-19: US Open Championship Will Be Held In New York Without Fans
Covid-19: US Open Championship Will Be Held In New York Without Fans The United States Open Golf Championship will have a different feel when it returns to New York in September. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the U.S. Open golf championship will be held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, though fans will not be permitted to attend due to COVID-19. The event - one of the PGA Tour’s four major events - will be held from Monday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 20. "The 2020 U.S. Open will take place at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck this September,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, July 29. "The national championship is a great event. It will be …
COVID-19: Ivy League Cancels Football Season, Puts All Sports On Hold Till At Least January COVID-19: Ivy League Cancels Football Season, Puts All Sports On Hold Till At Least January
Covid-19: Ivy League Cancels Football Season, Puts All Sports On Hold Till At Least January The Ivy League has canceled all fall sports, including football, and will reevaluate whether to allow athletes to compete after Jan. 1, 2021, according to multiple reports. An official announcement is expected Wednesday evening, July 8. With the move, the league becomes the first Division I conference that will not play sports in the fall. The move also places other well-attended sports, including men's and women's basketball, in limbo. Ivy League basketball teams traditionally start practice in October and the regular season in November. The Ivy League was the first Division I confe…
COVID-19: Mets Lay Off 25 Employees, Reports Say COVID-19: Mets Lay Off 25 Employees, Reports Say
Covid-19: Mets Lay Off 25 Employees, Reports Say While Major League Baseball players are getting set to hit the field following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some employees for the New York Mets will not be returning to Citi Field. The New York Mets are laying off at least 25 employees, most of whom worked in business operations, according to multiple reports.  They became the latest team in the majors to lay off stadium staffers and other workers in an effort to cut costs following the pandemic. The layoffs reportedly represent approximately 5 percent of the team’s total workforce. None of the layoffs were in the bas…
COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been at the forefront of the global battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is not confident that football players will be able to hit the gridiron this year. While fans hope for, and athletes prepare for a potential 2020 pro and college football seasons, Fauci has cast his doubt that leagues will be able to safely reboot leagues this fall due to the pandemic. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that players would essentially have to live and train in a “bubble” and would require extensive testin…
CT HS Baseball Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft CT HS Baseball Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft
CT HS Baseball Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft A slugging first baseman from Westchester who played high school ball in Fairfield County was taken in the first round of the MLB Draft. Rye Brook native Aaron Sabato, who played prep ball at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, is taking his talents to Minnesota after being drafted 27th overall to the Twins. The Minnesota Twins welcomed Aaron Sabato to the team.Twitter Undrafted out of high school, Sabato made a quick name for himself at the University of North Carolina, vaulting him into the first round after debuting as a shortstop. During his freshman year with the Tar Heels, Sabato,…
COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans
Covid-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans The Belmont Stakes will have a new look this year, as they are run at a later date, and without a crowd for the first time in history. The 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Belmont Park with fans staying home due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The race will be aired live on NBC and is expected to draw massive ratings for the network, as the nation is starved for sport and entertainment options due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Coverage for the Belmont Stakes will kick off at 3 p.m. on June 20. "June Saturdays at Belmont Park al…
COVID-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says COVID-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says Sports may be taking a seat on the bench for the rest of the year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to one of the nation’s preeminent experts on immunology. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said this week that it’s still too soon for sports to come back, meaning that seasons for pro, collegiate and amateur teams could be shelved. All major American sports leagues have been shut down in terms of athletic competition since March because of COVID-19. The NBA, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, PGA Tour, ATP and WTA all suspe…
COVID-19: Former Two-Time College Lacrosse All-American, Slowly Making Comeback COVID-19: Former Two-Time College Lacrosse All-American, Slowly Making Comeback
Covid-19: Former Two-Time College Lacrosse All-American, Slowly Making Comeback A New Jersey coronavirus patient whose mother's quest to get him an experimental drug went viral is slowly making a comeback from coronavirus, family and friends say. Jack Allard of Metuchen, who turned 26 this month, was airlifted to an intensive care unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania three weeks ago. Unconfirmed reports circulating on Facebook say Allard was recently taken off a ventilator and able to take sips of water. HAPPY UPDATE: Jack Released from UPenn Hospital In an earlier interview with Daily Voice, Jack's mother, Genny Allard of Ridgewood, New Jersey, sa…
COVID-19: Trump's Response To Crisis Costs Him Support Of Sports Radio Icon Mike Francesa COVID-19: Trump's Response To Crisis Costs Him Support Of Sports Radio Icon Mike Francesa
Covid-19: Trump's Response To Crisis Costs Him Support Of Sports Radio Icon Mike Francesa New York sports radio icon Mike Francesa, a longtime loyal supporter of President Donald Trump, took the commander-in-chief to task for his response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In recent days, the longtime WFAN host has used his platform to be critical of the president while touting the efforts of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo since the outbreak began. “We're watching one thing happen in our city on the 11:00 news every night. We're watching people die, and now we know people who died. And we're not seeing one or two people die now in our neighborhood. We're seeing them die b…