Some big names joined the Covid-19 protocol lists in the NBA, NFL and NHL on Tuesday.
Two of the leagues have been forced to postpone games due to outbreaks and all three are losing key players due to the Covid-19 protocols. They include the man who dropped 50 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, a former NBA MVP and a three-time NFL Pro Bowler. But they weren't the only players sent to the sidelines as the number of players testing positive -- like Covid-19 case numbers in the US -- is on the rise.
, the decision was due to Covid-19 concerns. reported the practice was canceled after guard Talen Horton-Tucker returned a positive coronavirus test, citing a team announcement. Horton-Tucker is now on the Lakers health and safety protocols list. NBA warns unvaccinated players of updated travel restrictions for games in CanadaPlayers in the protocol must quarantine for 10 days or have two negative tests in a 24-hour period. Bulls players have entered the protocols on different days over the past weeks.
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