The Daily Spread: MLB Ready to Play, Netflix’s Larry Nassar Doc + Other News of the Day

The deal is done. While positive tests around MLB facilities cast some doubt as to the viability of the 2020 season, at least the players and owners came to an agreement to save face. If nothing else, baseball fandom can continue, even if the season hits a snag. Also, Netflix announced its plans for a documentary detailing Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, and one officer accused of killing Breonna Taylor has been fired. We have all that and more on the June 24 Sideaction Daily Spread.

News

Brazilian judge says Bolsonaro will face fines if he doesn’t wear a mask

DOJ official says Roger Stone was given special treatment in sentencing

Walmart will stop displaying Mississippi flag in stores

One officer accused of killing Breonna Taylor fired from Louisville force

Sports

MLB deal is done

The deal is done between MLbPa and Mlb on health and safety protocols. Game on

— Karl Ravech (@karlravechespn) June 24, 2020

FBI determines noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage not a hate crime

Avery Bradley sitting out NBA bubble out of concern for kids

Ben Roethlisberger details past addiction troubles

Charlie Blackmon and two other Rockies test positive

Charlie Blackmon and two other #Rockies test positive for coronavirus after workouts at Coors Field, #MLB sources say https://t.co/3dX09rhwVp

— Kyle Newman (@KyleNewmanDP) June 24, 2020

Culture

Athlete A documentary, analyzing Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, coming from Netflix

Brooklyn Nine-Nine scrapping all episodes written for season 8

Barry Jenkins, Leonardo DiCaprio sign on for adaptation of Virunga documentary

Segway will stop production of Segway scooters

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