Scientists Fight a New Source of Vaccine Misinformation: Aaron Rodgers

By BY KEN BELSON AND EMILY ANTHES from NYT Sports The Green Bay Packers quarterback, one of the most visible athletes in the country, last week used anti-vaccination rhetoric as his reasoning for not getting vaccinated against Covid-19.https://nyti.ms/3oh2dbI

N.B.A. star Kyrie Irving could lose at least $380,000 over vaccination status.

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports New York requires most teens and adults to have at least one vaccination shot to enter facilities such as sports arenas, and Irving has not practiced with the Nets in Brooklyn.https://nyti.ms/3ako8rA

LeBron James said he had been vaccinated, after evading questions about his vaccination status last season.

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports He also said he would not use his platform to publicly encourage others to be vaccinated.https://nyti.ms/3APfuNG

The Atlanta Falcons claim an N.F.L. first: 100 percent of its players are vaccinated.

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports The achievement frees the team from some Covid restrictions, allowing players to eat and work out together and skip social distancing.https://nyti.ms/3mbkAiH

In Sprint to Reopening, Sports Hits Pandemic Obstacles

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports There is perhaps no greater hurdle to a return to normalcy in sports than the hesitancy among some elite athletes to be vaccinated.https://nyti.ms/3wBCvl3

Your N.B.A. Coronavirus Questions, Answered

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports Can fans attend all games? Will players be vaccinated? Was All-Star weekend safe? Read on to find out.https://nyti.ms/3l6Jtta