The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly acquired tight end Hayden Hurst from the Baltimore Ravens, per The Associated Press on Monday as NFL free agency continues through the coronavirus pandemic.
The Atlanta Falcons will dramatically boost their financial flexibility by releasing two former Pro Bowl players, running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Desmond Trufant, plus two more veterans.
Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.
The Georgia High School Association is taking a wait and see approach with the spring sports season as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the state and the country.
The NHRA Drag Racing Series has suspended all racing for the next 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement on their website.
The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas. It's not yet clear, however, if the draft itself will be held in the city.
The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
