(As of 12:01 a.m.) by Hartley Miller
Football:
“We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest.”@nflcommish spoke out about peaceful protests in the NFL.https://t.co/gkK7sS37XJ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2020
“I realize this is not an issue about the American flag.”
When U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Drew Brees for walking back his initial statements about kneeling during the national anthem, the @Saints QB came back with some comments of his own.https://t.co/q1aw7tberl
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2020
Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016, when he peacefully protested during the national anthem.
Global opinion has shifted since then to offer Kaepernick more support, but his movement still has a long way to go.https://t.co/RfPsrxKSXq
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2020
Hockey:
The NHL’s committees will help address diversity issues across all levels of hockey. https://t.co/hdMFjENSOJ pic.twitter.com/MV7Cty7jyc
— theScore (@theScore) June 5, 2020
Canucks to keep Rogers Arena closed until there is demand from players for ice and training space.@imacSportsnet has more: https://t.co/neriVGgQGG
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2020
.@GoBCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb spoke with @mypgnow about the status of the upcoming season | https://t.co/7E4wxzIWiW #CityofPG pic.twitter.com/1NEY9gpRvN
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) June 5, 2020
TRADE: @SpruceKings acquire @QStewardson from @SJHL_NorthStars on Thursday in exchange for future considerations
| https://t.co/vUjtRTN72s #CityofPG #sports pic.twitter.com/CvdVwPqArC— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) June 4, 2020
Got a question for coach? Our Hockey Hot Stove is coming up on June 17th. This is your chance to ask your questions to our Hockey Operations staff.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS https://t.co/KKjOQy69kZ pic.twitter.com/fNhkawy2bn
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) June 5, 2020
UNBC Athletics:
Over the past week, we have struggled to find the right words.
In times of tragedy and vulnerability, voices emerge. Often, those voices belong to young leaders. They help us better understand. @UNBCBasketball‘s Tyrell Laing decided to share his heart.
WATCH THIS VIDEO.#BLM pic.twitter.com/vj054zsFAO
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) June 3, 2020
BIG NEWS! He’s a star on the basketball court for @DPSSCondors and the leader of the @PGYSA U18 Impact, and now, Connor Lewis is the newest member of the @UNBCMSoccer team! Hear from the newest @UNBC Timberwolf in the video below, and read the detail here: https://t.co/LrvtDmtVDO pic.twitter.com/Wvtcz7mOuA
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) June 5, 2020
Basketball:
The @TheNBPA has signed off on the 22-team, return-to-play format for the NBA.https://t.co/OM1Ioni6JD
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2020
NBA players who test positive once the season resumes would reportedly be required to sit out for minimum a week. pic.twitter.com/CwRec1vZ8B
— theScore (@theScore) June 5, 2020
Kevin Durant reportedly said he won’t play for the @BrooklynNets this season, as he works to return from the Achilles tendon injury he suffered in last year’s NBA Finals.https://t.co/TPC6kvuLEy
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2020
LeBron James posted a powerful video on Instagram Thursday to explain why he won’t “shut up and dribble.”https://t.co/3yIdXxWPVb
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2020
General:
HART ATTACK: @Hartley_Miller touched on the return of the NBA in his latest column
| https://t.co/thxmStwjwV #CityofPG #sports pic.twitter.com/EpzYjwb8XQ— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) June 5, 2020
Baseball:
.@MLB_PLAYERS chief negotiator Bruce Meyer has accused teams of “depriving America of baseball games” amid negotiations between players and owners to potentially salvage a 2020 MLB season.https://t.co/T2lgYZdtgu
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2020
Under the management’s proposal, top-spending MLB teams would save more than $100 million in player salaries during the 2020 season.https://t.co/ESFPRJ1f8O
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2020
The @Athletics are reversing course and will pay their minor leaguers, with team owner John Fisher saying he “made a mistake.”https://t.co/REafYqx3va
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2020
Soccer:
LA Galaxy release Aleksandar Katai after wife’s racist social media posts. https://t.co/WNqLwFIn4V pic.twitter.com/Hpk85pkg8X
— theScore (@theScore) June 5, 2020
Message:
• Continue to assess your risks with every step and take precautions to protect yourself and those around you. Without exception, always stay home when ill and follow the rules for safe physical distancing.
More information on these updates: https://t.co/LoFA1eeNP5
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) June 5, 2020
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