Manfred: ‘Real risk’ of no baseball season

NEW YORK – The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday when the commissioner’s office told the players’ association it will not proceed with a schedule unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides.

MLB’s action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.

Also, on a pre-taped ESPN show Monday night with five other sports commissioners, MLB’s Rob Manfred said that he’s no longer confident there will be a 2020 season. “I think there’s real risk, and as long as there’s no dialogue, that real risk is going to continue . ... The owners are a 100% committed to getting baseball back on the field. Unfortunately, I can't tell you that I'm 100% certain that's going to happen.’’

Last week, Manfred said ahead of the amateur draft that the chance of a season was “100%.” “I can tell you unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year,” he said on ESPN.

Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirus

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering. The Cowboys declined to comment, citing privacy laws.

Several players have gone public with their diagnosis, including star Denver pass rusher Von Miller. Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen was the first to publicly acknowledge a positive test, on April 15.