“The defendants continue to retain enormous profits from tickets sold for the 2020 MLB season at the expense of fans’ financial hardship,” the suit said.
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MLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1
Commissioner Rob Manfred suspends uniform employee contracts because teams are unable to play games.
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Posted inAuto Racing, National Sports, Sports
In The Pits: NASCAR facing big decision on when to race
Teams are struggling to stay afloat during NASCAR’s coronavirus shutdown.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump says he will suspend immigration to U.S. over virus concerns
The president has often said the pandemic has strengthened his desire to further restrict access to the U.S.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
What Would Have Been: MLB’s Fiers in Houston, NBA playoffs ramp up
Baseball’s sign-stealing whistleblower would have returned to Houston and the NBA playoffs would have been in full swing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine company ramping up production of nasal swabs used to test for COVID-19
Amid calls for increased coronavirus testing nationwide, Puritan Medical Products of Guilford said Monday that it is producing more than one million of the specialized swabs a week.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
MLB players say pay shouldn’t be cut if games are played in empty ballparks
Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland won’t enforce restrictions on nonessential businesses
Responding to hundreds of complaints, councilors agree not to enforce the city’s ban on curbside pickup, no-contact delivery and shipping by businesses that had to close to the public.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Varsity Maine
Like family — Blue Devils celebrate Belleaus’ birthdays with a parade
The Lewiston boys hockey team feted their teammate Michael Belleau’s and coach Jamie Belleau’s birthdays in what was a rare time together since winning the Class A state championship.
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TD Bank among institutions criticized for poor response to emergency loan requests
TD Bank customers said they’ve spent hours waiting to talk to bank representatives about their Paycheck Protection Program loan applications and other issues.