THE HOT CORNER

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AUTO RACING:

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and now is in quarantine. The 63-yearold Jarrett broke the news during NASCAR’s Hall of Fame announcement, explaining that’s why he did not return to NBCSN’s studio with the other hosts. The three-time Daytona 500 winner and 1999 Cup champion said the only symptom he had was a slight cough and that he was doing well.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Kentucky has moved its season opener against Eastern Michigan ahead two days to Sept. 3, avoiding a conflict with the rescheduled 146th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The Derby was postponed from May 2 to Sept. 5 because of COVID-19, the first time since 1945 it didn’t run on the first Saturday in May. Kentucky will play its eighth Thursday night game in modern times, and first since hosting Auburn on Oct. 15, 2015.

PRO FOOTBALL:

Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform stadium renovations. A statement released by the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District on Tuesday says affected workers have been “isolated away from the job site.”

PRO BASKETBALL:

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for his efforts in raising awareness about mental health. Love’s openness about his life-long battles with anxiety helped spur the NBA to do more to help players deal with emotional issues. He will receive the award at Sunday’s ESPYs in Los Angeles.

PRO SOCCER:

Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp announced his retirement after seven MLS seasons with three different Major League Soccer teams. Shipp played the last four seasons with the Sounders and also played for Montreal and Chicago.