Editorial: My Year Off The Field
March 11, 2021
John “Supi” Supowitz recounts how COVID-19 has affected his (and others’) roles in the sports industry, and continues to do so.
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John “Supi” Supowitz recounts how COVID-19 has affected his (and others’) roles in the sports industry, and continues to do so.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine announced in a press conference on Thursday that the Cleveland Indians, as well as other outdoor sporting and entertainment events in Ohio, will be permitted to host the public. Outdoor events will be permitted to host 30 percent capacity while indoor events will be allowed 25 percent capacity.
The Broncos entered the week with four quarterbacks but will now pivot to a practice squad wide receiver amidst COVID-19 concerns.
The NFL has handed down punishment to the Tennessee Titans after they violated COVID-19 protocols earlier this month.
Saturday and Sunday games this weekend between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds have been postponed due to a Reds player testing positive for COVID-19.
Every NFL offseason is different from one another. Of course, the pandemic we’re currently in makes this offseason one of the most complicated in history. This year’s draft was different than any other. There are some key free agents are still on the market due to the situation we’re currently in. Typically, each team goes through training camp, practices, and four preseason games before cuts occur. This year though, there are no preseason games. While this doesn’t affect the starters, it drastically affects rookies and bottom-tier players on the roster, especially undrafted free agents.
Alex Jordan reports on the MLB COVID-19 outbreak:
The MLS is the second American sports league to formally agree on a return-to-play format.
The NBA confirmed early this afternoon that it is having exploratory talks with the Walt Disney Company about a plan to resume the 2019-20 NBA season.
Report: The NBA will likely look to Disney as a place to resume the season:
The MLB is considering a rather radical approach to salvage the 2020 season.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is doing his part to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
John “Supi” Supowitz recounts how COVID-19 has affected his (and others’) roles in the sports industry, and continues to do so.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine announced in a press conference on Thursday that the Cleveland Indians, as well as other outdoor sporting and entertainment events in Ohio, will be permitted to host the public. Outdoor events will be permitted to host 30 percent capacity while indoor events will be allowed 25 percent capacity.
The Broncos entered the week with four quarterbacks but will now pivot to a practice squad wide receiver amidst COVID-19 concerns.
The NFL has handed down punishment to the Tennessee Titans after they violated COVID-19 protocols earlier this month.
Saturday and Sunday games this weekend between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds have been postponed due to a Reds player testing positive for COVID-19.
Every NFL offseason is different from one another. Of course, the pandemic we’re currently in makes this offseason one of the most complicated in history. This year’s draft was different than any other. There are some key free agents are still on the market due to the situation we’re currently in. Typically, each team goes through training camp, practices, and four preseason games before cuts occur. This year though, there are no preseason games. While this doesn’t affect the starters, it drastically affects rookies and bottom-tier players on the roster, especially undrafted free agents.
Alex Jordan reports on the MLB COVID-19 outbreak:
The MLS is the second American sports league to formally agree on a return-to-play format.
The NBA confirmed early this afternoon that it is having exploratory talks with the Walt Disney Company about a plan to resume the 2019-20 NBA season.
Report: The NBA will likely look to Disney as a place to resume the season:
The MLB is considering a rather radical approach to salvage the 2020 season.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is doing his part to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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