(As of 12:01 a.m.) by Hartley Miller
Hockey:
The NHL has released its exhibition game matchups and the start times for the first five days of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.https://t.co/7ikr5PExzh
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Should the @Canucks be concerned about Elias Pettersson’s lack of playoff experience in the NHL? What are the odds that the team can have a deep playoff run? @sportsnetmurph and @imacSportsnet break it down. ?️https://t.co/rtCIh6godK
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Auston Matthews’ acknowledgement of testing positive for COVID-19 set him apart from his NHL peers, at least 50 of whom have registered a positive test in anonymity since mid-March.
Here’s why he did it.
(via @reporterchris)https://t.co/rNzEeNMiNn
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Fin Williams (’03) to the Penticton Vees in exchange for future considerations.
DETAILS —> https://t.co/C9AZawfg63#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/vFQZ49jWcB
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) July 13, 2020
Basketball:
.@SacramentoKings forward Harrison Barnes says he is “doing well” and is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/QOhhk1bw0m
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Raptors’ Kyle Lowry: NBA bubble ‘will work perfectly.’ https://t.co/dBrv2W9RfX pic.twitter.com/fdG2vnBaET
— theScore (@theScore) July 14, 2020
Football:
Cowboys look ready to open the vault for Dak. ? https://t.co/luDUaDmFp8 pic.twitter.com/PixKXMr46b
— theScore (@theScore) July 15, 2020
NFLPA reportedly requests opt-out clauses for 2020 season. https://t.co/Mlaxy0U2Cl pic.twitter.com/YYXXBe0qnD
— theScore (@theScore) July 15, 2020
“You don’t want to mess this up, so they really need to take it seriously.”
After 87 years, Washington finding a new name won’t happen over night. Sports business and marketing experts break down the process, and what comes next: https://t.co/eDQK6Rz82V
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Now that the @Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo, the @Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise that might assume a new identity.https://t.co/VChUWN0iJN
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be a hub city for the CFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.https://t.co/5RBl29i2di
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Baseball:
Ready or not, the @BlueJays‘ season begins on July 24.
Until then, no reps can go to waste, as Toronto prepares quickly for the 60-game sprint they’ll soon embark upon.
(via @ShiDavidi)https://t.co/pQR8ZuS48J
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 15, 2020
“This is why we worked so hard during the time we were all away from each other.”
Many pitchers won’t be able to pitch particularly deep into their first outings — but Matt Shoemaker will. (@ArdenZwelling)https://t.co/dssDNJ7MCI
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 15, 2020
About 10 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out this season because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Umpires who are deemed at risk — either for their age, health situation or other issues — and opt out will continue to get paid. https://t.co/BR2qQKZQwc
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020
Golf:
Memorial Tournament preview: What to know for the week at Jack’s place. https://t.co/SAObad2t1V pic.twitter.com/1LeXep84eQ
— theScore (@theScore) July 15, 2020
Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour this weekend as a +2000 wager at sportsbooks presented by @OddsShark.https://t.co/I9MX8OfR7L
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 14, 2020