The nation’s top pandemic doctor will appear by videoconference instead after exposure last week to White House staffer infected with coronavirus.
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UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues
The fights went on, without fans, and with social distancing and lots of testing, and may give some guidelines for others sports to return.
Spitting has long been a part of sports, but that, too, will change
Baseball players are known to spit saliva, tobacco and sunflower seeds, but that will likely become a thing of the past.
Shortened season impacting MLB record books
Albert Pujols’ climb up the home run list and Justin Verlander’s quest for 300 wins are being hampered by the coronavirus shutdown.
UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports
The card was the first major sporting event, other than horse racing, in the U.S. since sports were shut down by the coronavirus.
Maine CDC reports 28 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
The small rise in cases comes as Maine accelerates its schedule for reopening in several rural counties.
For cyclists, there may not be a better time to hit the road
Cycling advocates think a more bike-centric culture could take hold in Maine as a result of the pandemic.
Maine’s new testing, tracing capabilities may allow for quicker, safer reopening
But threats remain, especially with tourist season coming up and the potential for throngs of people to gather in some places.
Should coaches be paid for a canceled season?
School districts in Maine have been wrestling with the dilemma, balancing financial concerns with the desire to reward coaches for work they do with student-athletes throughout the year.
MPA sets guidelines for summer sports, suspends hands-off period
July 6 will be the first day of in-person coaching, forcing some summer leagues to rearrange their schedules.