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The Union last night announced that an unnamed player "has tested positive for the coronavirus," marking the "first known case" in MLS. The club said that "no other players or members of the team’s soccer operations staff have tested positive" (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 4/2).

The Seahawks confirmed that they will “work with season-ticket holders whose ability to pay may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak” (SEATTLE TIMES, 4/2).

The Browns’ "long-awaited new uniforms will be revealed this month" (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 4/2).

The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association have officially created a relief fund “to assist players and families who are suffering financial hardships because of the abrupt cancellation of the season.” The PHPA “put up $200,000 to start the fund” (THEHOCKEYNEWS.com, 4/1).

Rob Gronkowski last night was identified as the White Tiger on Fox’ “The Masked Singer.” His elimination came after a “rather interesting rendition of ‘I'm Too Sexy’" (NBCSPORTSBOSTON.com, 4/1).

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