The Washington Capitals fought and got a goal late to force overtime and a point but in a wild night in the Windy City it was the Chicago Blackhawks who came out on top 5-4. The first period was scoreless with the Caps leading in shots 13-6. In the second period Alex Ovechkin made more […] In Backstrom’s return, Capitals force point but fall in overtime to Blackhawks - Stars … [Read more...] about In Backstrom’s return, Capitals force point but fall in overtime to Blackhawks
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Some teams in enhanced protocols tried not to test vaccinated players on Thursday
The NFL currently has several teams in enhanced COVID protocols. This requires, among other things, daily testing of all vaccinated players. On Thursday, however, two or more teams in enhanced protocols initially took the position that daily testing of vaccinated, asymptomatic players would not occur. Per multiple sources, the NFL Players Association got involved, and [more] … [Read more...] about Some teams in enhanced protocols tried not to test vaccinated players on Thursday
Rams add Von Miller, eight others to COVID-19 reserve list
The Rams, like the Browns and the Washington Football Team, have as many of their big-name players on the COVID-19 list as they have on their roster. The team added nine more players to the COVID-19 reserve list Thursday. Linebacker Von Miller is among those who tested positive for the virus. Miller, who has asthma, [more] … [Read more...] about Rams add Von Miller, eight others to COVID-19 reserve list
NFLPA pushes for postponements, ponders the possibility of shutting things down for a week
The NFL has one overriding motivation when it comes to the pandemic. To play all games as scheduled. The NFL Players Association has a different viewpoint. The union is aggressively pushing the league to postpone Saturday’s game between the Raiders and Browns, given the number of Cleveland players who are on COVID reserve. The league [more] … [Read more...] about NFLPA pushes for postponements, ponders the possibility of shutting things down for a week
NFL should immediately return to daily testing for all players
The NFL Players Association has wanted daily testing of vaccinated players for months. The NFL has resisted, and it continues to do so. The NFL needs to change that approach now. Although the league contends that most of the spread happens away from the facility, there’s no denying that preventing anyone who hasn’t tested negative [more] … [Read more...] about NFL should immediately return to daily testing for all players