(As of 12:01 a.m.) by Hartley Miller
UNBC Athletics:
BREAKING: @CanadaWest conference cancels fall sports due to #COVID19 @UNBCATHLETICS
| https://t.co/VIPrdHabEA #CityofPG #sports pic.twitter.com/FZrqwWxRYZ— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) June 8, 2020
U Sports has cancelled six national championships including the Vanier Cup because of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://t.co/Y2O78O16JF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Hockey:
Phase 2 of the NHL’s return-to-play protocol officially began today.
Wondering what that meant for your favourite team? We compiled a running list of how every club approached it:https://t.co/upmPX2RY6D
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 9, 2020
There’s a lot being juggled at a time when the Stanley Cup is typically being awarded.
From the list of hub cities to quarantine periods and more, @reporterchris has the latest on the choices the NHL is facing to pull of its return-to-play plan.https://t.co/0E9E32xlrZ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Fresh off being named the WHL’s top netminder last month, @NHLFlames prospect and @WHLsilvertips goalie Dustin Wolf captured the CHL Goaltender of the Year Award on Monday.https://t.co/5b17LV2NWZ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Goaltenders Taylor Gauthier and Tyler Brennan have been invited to @HC_Men‘s Program of Excellence Goaltending Camp?#NorthernUprising | #WHL
DETAILS ? https://t.co/9n9M7eVjeO pic.twitter.com/QTOSCH0aOO
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) June 8, 2020
Motivated by NHL draft snub, Gauthier targets Canada’s WJC crease. @markhmasters has more: https://t.co/ukIOIvm3IX pic.twitter.com/69pbVb1eET
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 8, 2020
Got a question for former NHL defenceman and Cougars’ Associate Coach, Jason Smith? Our Hockey Hot Stove is coming up on June 17th. This is your chance to ask your questions to our Hockey staff.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS https://t.co/KKjOQynKcx pic.twitter.com/1gFbNxiG4q
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) June 8, 2020
Football:
Saints star Michael Thomas has joined with a non-profit group to help relieve $2.3 million in health care debt for Louisiana residents.https://t.co/RhIx0hIyGF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
The NFL and many others are asking you to believe they are changed now, because of the action of a PR statement, after years of inaction.
But simply hearing your voice isn’t enough, writes @donnovanbennett.https://t.co/jVilZOGtsB
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Basketball:
The NBA playoffs are expected to start on Aug. 18.
More tentative schedule details here:https://t.co/DIhpzQS9x1
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Report: NBA tentatively schedules Finals to start Sept. 30. ? https://t.co/Hnify36xgS pic.twitter.com/6u6AMJM8gl
— theScore (@theScore) June 8, 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:
The negotiations remain in limbo. ?♂️ https://t.co/zTHMejaq8G pic.twitter.com/sHHvWfWbMz
— theScore (@theScore) June 9, 2020
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein is ready to do his part to help increase diversity in the sport. https://t.co/gWbdQdgwLq pic.twitter.com/ltTV5Cw6w2
— theScore (@theScore) June 9, 2020
UFC:
?? Felicia Spencer made a basic purse of US$125,000 for her loss by decision to featherweight champion Amanda Nunes at #UFC250.https://t.co/uBZ4Z42mXW
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Soccer:
The USWNT wants the U.S. Soccer Federation to repeal the anthem policy it instituted after Megan Rapinoe started kneeling during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 2016.https://t.co/NnMFaucSoE
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 9, 2020
Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://t.co/q0ChQYYOzO
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 8, 2020
Message:
• When you hit the open roads this summer, you are not leaving COVID-19 behind. The precautions you take at home should also be taken when you are away.
More information on these updates: https://t.co/KVrMOKI1Z9
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) June 9, 2020