All Jets negative after coronavirus test scare
All Jets players and coaches have tested negative for COVID-19, and Sunday’s game against the Cardinals will be played on time.
The Jets posted a statement on social media Friday night, hours after their training facility was closed due to a presumptive positive coronavirus test for one player.
“This evening, we received negative PCRCOVID-19 test results for all players, coaches and personnel,” the team said. “Following a presumptive positive COVID-19 test and out of an abundance of caution to ensure everyone’s health and safety, we sent all players and personnel home this morning. We also initiated all NFL mandated protocols including player isolation, subsequent testing, and contact tracing.”
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Colleges: Wichita State is conducting an internal investigation into allegations that men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall mistreated players, the school and Marshall have confirmed. Stadium, a multiplatform sports network, said the inquiry began after the university learned it was conducting an investigation in which it interviewed 36 players and former coaches. Former Wichita State F Shaq Morris told Stadium he was punched twice by Marshall, the school’s all-time winningest coach, during an October 2015 practice, and former guard Ty Taylor said he sawit happen.
Golf: Sei Young Kim birdied five of the final six holes as darkness fell at Aronimink for a 5-under 65 and the second-round lead in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Jennifer Kupcho (65), Danielle Kang (69), Carlota Ciganda (69) and Anna Nordqvist (68) were a stroke back. Nelly Korda withdrew because of back pain. ... Despite a double-bogey on 18, Matt Fitzpatrick shot a 7-under 65, leaving him tied for the lead with Shane Lowry (65) at 12-under overall at the BMWPGA Championship in Virginia Water, England.
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