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For $51.22, your delivery includes a bottle of Grey Goose, freshly squeezed lemonade, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pre-scooped and super cute, honeydew melon “balls” on a skewer. There’s enough for eight cocktails but try to limit your groups to four or under until we get a vaccine, OK?
Beside booze, you’ll also get 2020 commemorative US Open Cups—a souvenir previously only available for purchase inside the stadium, and the ideal coronavirus-era souvenir.
South Floridians can order through Sourced Craft Cocktails. All contactless deliveries will be made either same-day or next-day.
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A memorial paying tribute to Black tennis legend Arthur Ashe in Richmond, Virginia, was briefly covered in white spray paint bearing the words “White Lives Matter” and “WLM” on Wednesday morning, media outlets report.
By 1:30 p.m., volunteers with scrub brushes and an afternoon drizzle had washed it away.
Images shared on social media and recorded by local news outlets showed a man clad in an American flag bandanna and red hat spray painting the message. He reportedly told bystanders his name was “everyone,” according to one Twitter user.
“Do not all lives matter?” the man told a Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter who asked on video why he was spray painting on the statue. “Why is it OK to spray paint on this statue ‘Black Lives Matter’ and not ‘White Lives Matter.’ What’s the difference? I’m not racist, I just don’t agree with desecrating our property.”
The Richmond Police Department was “alerted to the vandalism” around 10:15 a.m., according to The Associated Press.
“Police said they have information on possible suspects and are asking the community to call their Crime Stoppers line if they have information on who is responsible for the vandalism,” The AP reported.
The statue was subsequently covered in red spray paint with “Black Lives Matter” or “BLM,” pictures show.
Arthur Ashe’s memorial on Monument Avenue is the only one not related to the Confederacy, the Times-Dispatch reported. Other statues that line the street in the former capitol of the Confederacy include the likes of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis — several of which have since been covered in spray paint or removed, according to the newspaper.
Ashe was a legendary tennis champion and the first Black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open before retiring in 1980, according to the International Tennis Hall of Fame..
He was also a civil rights activist and outspoken about Apartheid in South Africa.
In 1983, Ashe contracted HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from a blood transfusion during bypass surgery, but his illness was not discovered until September 1988, as he underwent another medical procedure. Ashe worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the disease until his death in 1993.
Ashe’s bronze memorial was erected in 1996, Tennis.com reported.
“It features Ashe, a Richmond native, surrounded by children and holding a set of books in one hand and a racket in the other,” according to the website.
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The coronavirus has left an unprecedented mark on the sports world.
From the suspension of the NBA, NHL and MLS seasons, the cancellation of March Madness, the postponement of MLB’s Opening Day and the list goes on, sports has come to a screeching halt.
Every South Florida team has been affected. The Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami and Miami Hurricanes are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition, the Miami Open tennis tournament was canceled. And another local sporting event, the NASCAR race in Homestead next week, will still run as scheduled, but without fans in attendance.
Gulfstream is still racing, but there will be no spectators allowed starting Friday. The Florida Derby is still on. The FIU Panthers are still expected to hold spring practices next week, but with no fans in attendance.
Also, PGA Tour events will proceed as scheduled, but without fans starting Friday. This will last through the Valero Texas Open, which ends April 5.
Here’s a look at how all of the cancellations and postponements affect the South Florida sports landscape ...
The NBA decided to suspend the season Wednesday night until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The move came after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the cancellation of Wednesday’s Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder game. And on Thursday, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus.
The NBA said in a statement that it “will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.”
Heat players are being encouraged to remain in South Florida to avoid travel and remain prepared for the possibility of the continuation of the season.
As for tickets, there will be no refunds for season-ticket holders at the moment because the hope is the games will be played at some point. For individual game tickets, the NBA is working directly with Ticketmaster to figure out what can be done for fans who are unable to attend rescheduled games.
Major League Baseball’s announcement that it was suspending spring training and postponing Opening Day for the 2020 season came in the seventh inning of the Miami Marlins’ 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Thursday.
“We talked about making adjustments,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said, “and this is part of it. We knew there was going to be something coming down. We had a pretty good feeling with everything that’s been happening in the country and the world. We’ll get our ducks in a row.”
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said in a statement that the Marlins support commissioner Rob Manfred’s decision, adding the Marlins will make additional announcements, including those regarding ticket information, at a later date.
“This is an unprecedented time and this is certainly an unprecedented decision that was made in the best interest of players, fans and communities across the country,” Jeter said. “We urge everyone to continue to exercise the preventive measures set forth by the CDC and stay informed regarding the latest developments on the virus.”
The ACC, the NCAA’s league to which the University of Miami belongs, released a statement Thursday afternoon that it “has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice.
“The decision was made following consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19.’’
For Miami, that means its baseball team (12-4), ranked as high as fifth in the nation by Baseball America, will possibly go without finishing one of its most promising seasons in years.
And Hurricanes spring football practice had its first four of 15 sessions last week before it broke for spring break. The Canes football program was to resume practice on Tuesday, but this edict obviously has put a close to football practice for now.
UM’s spring football game had been scheduled for April 11, but is in limbo until further notice.
The UM Sports Hall of Fame already postponed its induction banquet, originally scheduled for April 2.
The Miami Dolphins on Thursday joined the growing list of NFL franchises to temporarily suspend pre-draft travel for all scouts and coaches as the world of football scrambles to address the spiraling coronavirus pandemic.
“The safety of everyone associated with the Miami Dolphins is of the utmost importance,” the team announced in a statement. “We will continue to monitor the situation and take advice from our medical staff and public officials.”
Meanwhile, teams around the NFL are canceling draftee facility visits, the league canceled its annual meeting and the Eagles on Thursday became the first team to shut down their headquarters and stadium.
The annual meeting was set to be held in Palm Beach on March 29-April 1, with all expected official business delayed until the league’s May meeting in Marina del Rey, California. Coaches and general managers are expected to attend that May conference, the league announced.
“The decision was made consistent with the league’s primary concern to protect the health of club and league employees and the public while enabling the league to continue with its essential business operations,” the NFL said in a statement. “We will continue to closely monitor developments, consult with leading experts and be prepared to make any changed necessary as circumstances warrant.”
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks both announced they planned to play their home games without any fans in the arena.
Earlier Thursday, the NHL told teams not to practice as it weighed its options. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., the NHL announced it would follow the NBA’s lead and suspend play for an indefinite period of time.
Inter Miami players, fans and owners will have to wait at least a month longer for the team’s highly anticipated home debut. Major League Soccer on Thursday suspended its season for at least 30 days, the latest in a cascade of sports cancellations and postponements due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The news came 48 hours before Inter Miami was scheduled to play its inaugural home game against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Team officials were in the middle of a media tour of the team’s new 19,000-seat stadium when the news broke.
“We’ve made a decision as a league this morning, as owners, that play will be suspended temporarily,” Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said in a news conference after informing the players and coaches. “We are targeting 30 days, which means Inter Miami will not be playing its home opener on Saturday. We were 48 hours from kickoff, expecting a full house, and there was a lot of excitement. That won’t change. It will just will be on different day and date.“
The 2020 Miami Open, which would have featured nearly all of the top tennis players in the world, was canceled as a precaution because of the coronavirus outbreak.
More than 300,000 fans attend the tournament annually. Last year, the 12-day attendance at Hard Rock Stadium was 388,734. Among the players scheduled to participate: Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Sofia Kenin and Ashley Barty.
Tournament director James Blake said: “We were looking forward to hosting another world-class event, but our priority remains the health and safety of everyone involved in the Miami Open, including the South Florida community. As a former player and now tournament director, I understand how disappointing it is for the players, fans, partners and tournament staff who worked tirelessly to get the site ready. We thank everyone for their understanding and support and look forward to returning to Hard Rock Stadium March 22 – April 4, 2021.”
The tournament will contact ticket holders in the coming days regarding refunds.
The NCAA announced Thursday the cancellation of the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments because of the coronavirus, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
A statement from the NCAA read: “This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.”
Most men’s basketball conference tournaments were also canceled.
On Wednesday, the NCAA said it was still planning to hold its men’s basketball tournament next week, but only with essential staff and limited family members in attendance. Those plans changed Thursday.
NASCAR still plans to run its races in Atlanta and Homestead the next two weekends, the association announced Thursday, but without fans in attendance. NASCAR still plans to run all three previously scheduled races at Homestead-Miami Speedway from March 20-22, including the Dixie Vodka 400, a spokesperson for the track said.
Fans who had already purchased tickets to the races, “will receive a credit for the full amount paid towards any admissions including grandstand seating, infield, camping, fan hospitality, pit passes, etc., subject to availability,” according to a statement spent by a track spokesperson. “The credit can be used for the balance of the 2020 or 2021 seasons for a NASCAR sanctioned event at any NASCAR-owned track.” Details about the process for redeeming the credit will be made available by the end of Saturday.
Athletic travel in Broward is suspended starting Monday, according to Broward county school superintendent Robert Runcie.
Sports are continuing for now in Miami-Dade, per superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Out-of-county travel will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
The Florida High School Athletic Association said in a statement Thursday that it monitoring developments, but no decisions have been made regarding the remaining state championships.
The following Miami Herald reporters contributed to this report: Susan Miller Degnan, Michelle Kaufman, David Wilson, Jordan McPherson, Adam H. Beasley and Jason Dill.
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Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez dramatically changed the county’s approach to the coronavirus crisis on Thursday by using new emergency powers to shut down the most popular public events on the March calendar, including the Youth Fair, Miami Open tennis tournament and the NASCAR race in Homestead. Hours later, NASCAR announced the Homestead race would proceed Sunday, but without spectators in the stands.
Gimenez also said all concerts and major events at the county-owned AmericanAirlines Arena are called off. He also called for “smaller gatherings” to be reconsidered “if they’re not essential.”
In a morning statement, Gimenez also said more crackdowns could be coming on events larger than 250 people.
The statement represents a severe escalation for the county’s response to COVID-19 after days of Gimenez’s emphasizing the need to protect senior citizens, clean hands and sanitize but otherwise continue with daily routines He emphasized the county’s coronavirus footing could change day by day, and his return from Washington, D.C.., Wednesday night from a White House meeting on the cruise industry marked that shift.
He signed an emergency declaration at Miami International Airport that went into effect Thursday morning and promptly announced the event cancellations.
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Dwyane Wade retires, then the Heat sign Jimmy Butler. The Dolphins trade talent for draft picks as “tanking” enters the local lexicon. The Hurricanes lose to FIU, get shut out in a bowl and end 6-7. The Panthers replace retired Roberto Luongo with a star goalie and star coach. The Fins stunningly win in New England, denying the Patriots a first-round bye.
These and more make our list of the top 15 choices for biggest Miami/South Florida Sports Story of 2019. Now here is where you come in. What was No. 1? You may select your top three (3) choices from our alphabetical poll, and from your consensus, the winner will arise.
We think we know what clearly will win, but, as the saying goes ... you never know.
Remember: Vote for your top three. Go!
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It’s been 169 days since Coco Gauff bested Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019.
And the 15-year-old is still coming to terms with it.
“I still don’t believe it,” Gauff said of her victory on a recent podcast. “Sometimes I’ll turn to my dad like ‘Did I really play Venus?’”
The tennis wunderkind’s shock makes sense. She beat her idol before getting her driver’s license. That just doesn’t happen. Imagine a 15-year-old LeBron James somehow finding his way to the NBA and beating Kobe Bryant. See how crazy that sounds?
“I couldn’t even look at the scoreboard because I couldn’t see V. Williams on the score,” Gauff said with laugh, later adding. “The whole match, I just didn’t think of Venus, I just couldn’t because I’d start to get nervous.”
Her poise ended up being the difference-maker. In beating one of the greatest players to ever pick up a racket, she might have inspired a whole generation of kids to play tennis.
“I remember Delray Program before Wimbledon, there was only like a couple kids ,” she continued, “and then when I came back, all the courts were packed, The director was like ‘This was all because of you.’”
Similarly, her father, Cory, hoped his presence in his daughter’s life pushes other black dads to do the same.
“Hopefully this moment is so good that this is an idea that other black fathers can get in their kids life if they’re not and if they are, anything can be possible,” Cory said of watching his daughter beat Williams.
With the Australian Open roughly a month away, South Florida and the rest of the country will be tuned in to see if Gauff can rack up another huge win. Maybe this time the shock will wear off sooner.
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Chris Evert and Barry Gibb: Seems a natural pairing.
The two icons of the 1970s — pop music’s Gibb and tennis great Chris Evert — are teaming up to raise money for several South Florida charities.
Gibb is scheduled to perform as the headliner act for the 30th annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic gala in November at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
“I was thrilled when Chris invited me to perform at the 30th anniversary of her gala fundraiser and I am really looking forward to it,” Gibb said Tuesday.
“I am thrilled beyond words that this iconic artist will be performing at our 30th anniversary celebration,” Evert said in a statement “This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to hear some of the greatest hits of all time — live!”
Both Gibb, 72, and Evert, 64, have strong South Florida ties.
Evert was born in Fort Lauderdale and lives in Boca. When she was a teen, making a name for herself as the 1967 Junior Orange Bowl Tennis Champion, with matches at Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park, Gibb was having his first wave of world fame with his brothers, Robin and Maurice. His 1967 Bee Gees hits included “To Love Somebody” and “New York Mining Disaster 1941.”
By the mid-’70s, Gibb, now living on Miami Beach, crafted hits with his brothers like “Jive Talkin,” and “You Should Be Dancing” and “Tragedy” at North Miami’s Criteria Studios that you’re almost certain to hear at the coming gala.
Images of Gibb playing tennis with his youngest brother, the late Andy Gibb, for whom Gibb wrote and produced “I Just Want to Be Your Everything and “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” are just a Google click away.
What: Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Gala featuring Barry Gibb
When: 6 p.m. Nov. 23
Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real
Tickets: $750, proceeds benefit programs at The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County
Information: ChrisEvert.Org or 561-394-2400
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