The Daily Spread: Minor League Baseball Canceled, RIP Carl Reiner + Other News of the Day

Carl Reiner’s death held much of the attention of social media today, as the comedy icon was one of the most respected figures in the business with a largely impeccable legacy. He will be missed. Additionally, the Minor League Baseball season has been canceled and NBA broadcasters are beginning to opt out of the Orlando bubble. We have all that and more on the July 1 Sideaction Daily Spread.

News

Toronto mayor wants masks to be mandatory to avoid turning into the U.S. 

Dr. Fauci provides updates on new flu taking hold in China

Weinstein victims win $19 million settlement

LA City Council approves measures to replace PD with unarmed responders for non-violent calls

Sports

Pelicans GM says three players have tested positive but won’t say who

Atlanta Hawks’ State Farm Arena becoming voting station

Stephen A. Smith concerned for players’ sex lives in the NBA bubble

Marv Albert will not join NBA Orlando broadcasts

Minor League Baseball season officially canceled

The 2020 minor league baseball season has been officially canceled, per league sources and official release. pic.twitter.com/a98x5aNCjZ

— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) June 30, 2020

NBA 2K21 announces cover athlete

NBA 2K21 cover athlete: Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium has learned. pic.twitter.com/9zRv3oM5yb

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2020

Culture

Comedy legend Carl Reiner dies at 98

Mythbusters’ Adam Savage accused of sexual assault by his sister, denies claims

YouTube bans David Duke and other far-right channels

Terry Crews’ Black Lives Matter tweets catching heat

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