Georges Laraque, who had been training for a marathon before contracting COVID-19, says, “I can’t even get up without losing my breath.”
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton shaves off famous bushy beard
The clean-shaven Joe Thornton was unveiled Saturday in a funny Sharks tweet in which his daughter, Ayla, does an “I Dream of Jeannie” imitation.
Akim Aliu is fine with Bill Peters finding new job, wants others to have that opportunity
Nigerian-born Akim Aliu, who revealed that the ex-NHL coach had used racial slur, responded to news that the coach signed a two-year deal in Russia.
Chip Ganassi Racing fires Kyle Larson over use of racial slur during iRacing event
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson had been suspended for using racial slur, but Chip Ganassi Racing said firing him was “only appropriate course of action.”
Boston Bruins to record messages for former teammate Colby Cave, who’s in coma
Edmonton Oilers center Colby Cave is in medically induced coma after brain surgery in Toronto and his wife, Emily, can’t go into the room with him.
New York Rangers investigating racial slurs that appeared on chat with prospect K’Andre Miller
New York Rangers condemn “vile individual” who “hijacked the chat to post racial slurs” during Zoom Q&A with prospect K’Andre Miller.
Colorado Avalanche announce second positive coronavirus test; NHL player cases up to four
The Colorado Avalanche said Saturday that a second unidentified player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation.
Dallas Stars executives Jim Lites and Jim Nill take 50% pay cut to help team employees
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill tells ESPN that he’s looking to help employees “who live paycheck to paycheck.”
Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck offers to call people’s personal videos
Joe Buck wants to get “some practice reps in,” with sports postponed due to coronavirus. “Send me videos of what you’re doing at home,” he asks.
XFL cancels rest of season because of coronavirus pandemic, vows to return in 2021
Football league says decision was made with “health and safety of the entire XFL family as our top priority,” and adds that it plans a 2021 return.