Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has pledged to pay part-time and hourly employees for the next 30 days, effectively providing compensation to Pepsi Center workers as the coronavirus pandemic halts the NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)
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NBA and NHL Could Face Extended Shutdowns as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
It could be months before the NBA and NHL resume action, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends cancelling events of 50 or more people over the next eight weeks amidst the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Teams, Players Plan to Help NBA Arena Employees
NBA teams and players are formulating plans to help arena employees, who face economic uncertainty after the league suspended its season in light of the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Live Nation and AEG Suspend Concert Tours Through at Least March
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, promoters Live Nation and AEG are suspending all concert tours through at least the end of March. (more…)
Silver: NBA Suspension Expected to Last ‘At Least’ 30 Days
While the exact timing for when the league could resume play remains uncertain, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expects its suspension over the coronavirus pandemic to last at least 30 days. (more…)
No March Madness: NCAA Basketball Championships Scrapped Over Coronavirus
The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over coronavirus concerns, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. (more…)
NHL Pausing 2019-20 Season
The NHL has officially announced it is pausing its 2019-20 season amidst the coronavirus crisis, coming on the heels of a similar action by the NBA. (more…)
NBA G League Suspends 2019-20 Season
On the heels of a similar action by the NBA, the NBA G League announced Wednesday it is suspending play in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. (more…)
NBA Teams Looking to Help Arena Employees During Suspension
As the NBA suspends its season indefinitely amidst the coronavirus crisis, teams are looking to help arena employees affected by the shutdown. (more…)
San Jose Sharks to Play Three Home Games Before Empty SAP Center
In response to the coronavirus crisis, the San Jose Sharks are planning to play three home games this month before an empty SAP Center. (more…)
Warriors to Play Upcoming Game in Empty Arena
The Golden State Warriors (NBA) will play tomorrow night’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets before an empty house in response to the coronavirus crisis, while also cancelling all other Chase Center events through March 21. (more…)
NBA, NHL Limit Locker Room Access Amidst Coronavirus Fears
With recorded coronavirus cases continuing to rise in the United States, the NBA and NHL are among the leagues limiting player facility and locker room access to essential personnel only. (more…)
