Lakers, Clippers, Kings create fund to financially support hourly Staples workers impacted by suspended season

The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Kings are joining forces to help set up a fund to provide financial support to all hourly employees impacted by the suspension of events at Staples Center. 

Warriors owners, coaches and players pledge $1M to coronavirus disaster relief

The Warriors said in a statement that the fund will be used to provide financial assistance to 1,000 part-time Chase Center employees who work each game, including food service, security, guest services, custodial and other staff.

AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus

Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.

Comcast Spectacor will pay game-day employees during shutdown

Part-time employees at the Wells Fargo Center will be paid for shifts they can no longer attend during a shutdown triggered by the novel coronavirus.

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.

2020 Masters Golf Tournament postponed

Next month's 2020 Masters Tournament has been postponed, Augusta National says.

Kevin Love donates $100G to Cleveland Cavaliers, arena staff after season suspended

Following the suspension of the NBA season on Wednesday, Kevin Love said he would donate $100,000 to arena and support staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mark Cuban plans financial support program for hourly AAC workers in wake of coronavirus

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he’s investigating how he could support hourly workers at the American Airlines Center in the wake of the NBA suspending its season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

76ers rout Pistons with Embiid back from shoulder injury

Joel Embiid swished a 3 from the top of the arc and stretched his arms toward a wildly cheering crowd.

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski signs with WWE

The former New England Patriots player will make his pro wrestling debut on the March 20 episode of “Smackdown.”

Josie Harris, Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend, found dead at 40: TMZ

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department launched a death investigation after Josie Harris, Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his three children, was found dead inside a car located in a gated Stevenson Ranch community. 

Boston beats Philadelphia 2-0, ends Flyers 9-game win streak

Matt Grzelcyk and Patrice Bergeron scored, Tuukka Rask stopped 36 shots and the Boston Bruins beat Philadelphia 2-0 on Tuesday night to snap the Flyers' nine-game winning streak.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.