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NHL Follows CDC by Shifting Isolation Times Down to 5 Days, But Only in U.S.
The new temporary protocols will be in place for the NHL's 25 U.S.-based teams, allowing asymptomatic COVID positives to return in five days instead of 10.
John Madden: The Best 'Madden NFL' Games of All Time, According to Critics
Endorsed by the late John Madden, the "Madden NFL" video games have been the definitive football sims for 30 years. According to Metacritic, here are the finest entries.
NFL Reduces Isolation Time for COVID-Positive, Asymptomatic Players to 5 Days
The new protocols that teams were informed of Tuesday follows the CDC's guidance released Monday, allowing asymptomatic positives to return in five days.
John Madden, Legendary NFL Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
Madden was revered for his coaching success, explanatory and folksy nature in TV booths, and launching a video game revolution.
NHL Says It's Navigating Differing COVID Protocols Among U.S., Canada the 'Best We Can'
The NHL reviewed its COVID-19 protocols after the CDC said quarantine time could be cut in half from 10 days to five. The NFL and NBA adopted that protocol.
2 U.S. Hockey Players May Be Forced From World Championship Due to Canada Quarantine Rules
Although the CDC has changed its quarantine guidelines, Canada's federal rules still require individuals who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate for 10 days.
List of NCAA Bowl Cancellations: COVID Sacks Several Teams' Chances for the Big Stage
The kibosh has been put on at least four bowl games as cases of the Omicron variant continue to rise.
Florida COVID Cases Continue to Rocket, Hit 39,000 During Christmas Weekend Surge
Over 120,000 Floridians tested positive for COVID over the past week, and 5,000 patients were hospitalized as likely COVID cases as Omicron continues to spread.
Second Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Former Blackhawks Assistant Coach Dismissed
The lawsuit alleged Brad Aldrich wouldn't have been able to sexually assault a high schooler in 2013 if the Blackhawks didn't give him a positive reference.
USA Hockey Still Working Through Changes at Top a Little More Than a Month Before Olympics
The announcement comes about a week after the NHL withdrew from the Olympics over COVID concerns, leaving Team USA with just over a month to construct a team.
NBA Follows CDC's Lead, Shortens Isolation Period for COVID-Positive Players' Return
The updated protocols allow asymptomatic players who meet testing standards to return to play in six rather than10 days.
Teams Take Vast Precautions to Try to Pull Off College Football Playoff Amid COVID Surge
Alabama and Cincinnati are set to play Friday night in the Cotton Bowl in Texas, with Michigan and Georgia scheduled to follow in the Orange Bowl in Florida.
Kickboxing Champ Dies After Refusing to Admit He Has COVID, Checking Himself Out of Hospital
41-year-old Frederic Sinistra, known in kickboxing community as 'The Undertaker,' has died in his home in Ciney, Belgium.
Police Chief Apologizes for Death of Ex-Soccer Player After Stun Gun Used to Subdue Him
Five years after a police constable used his stun gun and kicked Dalian Atkinson, resulting in his death, the new police chief apologized to Atkinson's family.
Mikaela Shiffrin Tests Positive for COVID With Less Than 6 Weeks Until 2022 Olympics
The two-time Olympic champion from the United States is following protocol and will miss races in Austria this week but plans to compete in the Olympics.
Wake Forest to Likely Face Rutgers in Gator Bowl After NCAA Agrees to Terms
On Thursday, the NCAA enacted a policy allowing teams with records of 5-7 this season to play in bowl games if there are not enough six-win teams.
At Least 5 Teams Willing to Play Wake Forest in Gator Bowl After Texas A&M Cancels
Wake Forest athletic director John Currie said at least five teams have asked about joining the Dec. 31 bowl, including one that has already played a bowl game.
Title Will Be 'Vacated' if No Team Can Play in CFB Championship Game Because of COVID
The College Football Playoff announced contingency plans Wednesday for how it will handle COVID issues that may impact any of the four playoff teams.
ACC Changes Policy to Help Teams Avoid Forfeits Due to COVID Protocols
Games will either be rescheduled when possible or given a "no contest" mark that won't help or hurt a team's record.
NFL Considered Cancellations Last Week After COVID Surge, but Shuffled Schedule, Played On
"Our position was we need to make sure all games are played in order for our guys to get paid," said NFLPA President and Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter.
Man Surprises Halftime Dancer With Proposal on Basketball Court in Viral Video
Danielle Bush thought she was losing her job as a Utah Jazz dancer. It turned out everyone was in on a special surprise.
Though Christmas Day Slate May Be Disrupted, Adam Silver Says NBA Has 'No Plans' to Pause
On Tuesday, the league told 10 NBA teams with games set for Christmas that the day would potentially downsize to only five games, based on COVID-related issues.