– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Nov 11

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. West winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds

10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15. West winds 5 to

10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to

20 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows around 20.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

This Day In History, Nov 11, 1918 – At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, WW1 ends.

At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, short on manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France.

More than four million American families sent their sons and daughters to serve in uniform during the Great War. In only five months of fighting at the end of the war, 116,516 U.S. soldiers gave their lives in combat, with another 200,000 wounded – a casualty rate far greater than in World War II. More than 350,000 African Americans served in the U.S. military, as did Native Americans and members of other minority groups. And, for the first time, women joined the ranks of the U.S. armed forces.

New
Jamestown 11-11-20 – Central Valley Health District reports that the community should expect
another large number of positive cases of COVID-19 being reported Wenesday by the North Dakota
Department of Health with the daily update at 11am. “Of the positive cases that will be reported
today, 56 of the positive cases are located in a congregate living setting and 47 positives cases
are from the mass testing event on Friday,” reported Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator. There
was a total of 435 people tested on Friday at the Civic Center according to Iszler, results were
delayed, but have been coming in as of this morning. If you are awaiting your results from
Friday’s event, please remain patient as the results will be coming in today and tomorrow.
Iszler said the community should understand that COVID is effecting many businesses and also
it is impacting our health care community. She encourages the public to be safe by wearing
masks and staying home as much as possible to avoid contact with infected individuals.
Iszler wants to remind the community about the recent city orders enacted by the Jamestown
City Council which includes the requirement of masks by employees in the retail and service
industries. Additionally, all businesses are urged to require face coverings of the general public
when entering the establishment. Also enacted was the requirement of a safety plan to be
submitted to the City of Jamestown for any large event of 50 people or more.
Governor Doug Burgum announced yesterday that Stutsman County has been moved to the
“high risk” orange category in the COVID-19 North Dakota Smart Restart Plan. Guidance
includes that at this level of risk that all gatherings and events should be held at 25% capacity,
not exceeding 50. The same capacity guidance is also given for bars, restaurants, and food
service industries.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials are reporting 30 new deaths due to complications from the coronavirus, one day after Gov. Doug Burgum announced measures to try to ease stress on the state’s healthcare system. It is the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic and increased the total number of fatalities to 674. North Dakota’s death count per capita has been steadily rising in recent weeks and stood at 10th in the country in statistics compiled Monday by The COVID Tracking Project. There have been 101 deaths in Cass County, 99 in Burleigh County, 83 in Ward County and 60 in Morton County. Ward confirmed nine deaths in the last day and Burleigh reported eight fatalities.

NDDoH COVID-19 Stats

Tue. Nov. 10, 2020

10-a.m.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Please note: The software that reports the number of recovered and hospitalized is down, which also impacts active cases. This info will be updated once the system is back online. Find available information on the daily news release.

UPDATE

Stutsman

Three New Deaths

Total Deaths 22

New Positives 38

Total Positives 1645

Active 512

Recovered 1111

Barnes

New Positives 23

Total Positives 556

Active 126

Recovered 428

Previously reported, to be updated Wed.

Categories: Coronavirus

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

5,217 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
952,701 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

894 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
56,342 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

18.74% – Daily Positivity Rate**

*** Total Active Cases
*** Individuals from yesterday

*** – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (*** with a recovery date of yesterday****)
*** – Total recovered since the pandemic began

*** – Currently Hospitalized
*** – Individuals from yesterday

Please note: The software that reports the number of recovered and hospitalized is down, which also impacts active cases. This info will be updated once the system is back online.

30 – New Deaths*** (674 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

Man in his 80s from Burleigh County.
Man in his 80s from Burleigh County.
Woman in her 90s from Burleigh County.
Man in his 80s from Burleigh County.
Man in his 80s from Burleigh County.
Woman in her 90s from Burleigh County.
Woman in her 50s from Burleigh County.
Man in his 70s from Burleigh County.
Man in his 80s from Cass County.
Man in his 90s from Cass County.
Woman in her 90s from Dickey County.
Woman in her 80s from Dickey County.
Woman in her 70s from Dickey County.
Woman in her 80s from Dickey County.
Woman in her 90s from Dickey County.
Man in his 80s from Dickey County.
Man in his 70s from Morton County.
Woman in her 70s from Pembina County.
Woman in her 80s from Rolette County.
Woman in her 80s from Stutsman County.
Man in his 60s from Stutsman County.
Woman in her 90s from Ward County.
Woman in her 80s from Ward County.
Man in his 90s from Ward County.
Woman in her 90s from Ward County.
Man in his 60s from Ward County.
Man in his 80s from Ward County.
Man in his 90s from Ward County.
Man in his 80s from Ward County.
Man in his 90s from Ward County.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY

Adams County – 3
Barnes County – 12
Benson County – 5
Bottineau County – 3
Burke County – 3
Burleigh County – 135
Cass County – 162
Cavalier County – 17
Dickey County – 3
Divide County – 4
Dunn County – 2
Eddy County – 1
Foster County – 5
Grand Forks County – 54
Grant County – 3
Hettinger County – 2
LaMoure County – 2
Logan County – 1
McHenry County – 8
McKenzie County – 12
McLean County – 18
Mercer County – 6
Morton County – 43
Mountrail County – 19
Nelson County – 2
Pembina County – 5
Pierce County – 5
Ramsey County – 13
Ransom County – 15
Renville County – 1
Richland County – 12
Rolette County – 37
Sargent County – 7
Sioux County – 8
Stark County – 34
Steele County – 5
Stutsman County – 36
Towner County – 2
Traill County – 3
Walsh County – 13
Ward County – 140
Williams County – 33

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Jamestown (CSi) The annual Veterans’ Day celebration at the All Vets Club in Jamestown will be held on Wednesday, November 11th starting with a free will offering breakfast at 7:30 served by the Jamestown Sertoma club and volunteers.

We strongly suggest that you call in by Tuesday 11-10 for a breakfast time slot (7:30-8:30 or 9:30) to avoid crowding and close contact. Following the breakfast, there will be a free soup luncheon at 11:00 and family bingo with social distancing at 11:30. The evening events begin at 5:30 with a no host social at a distance and at 6:00 will be the POW/MIA remembrance ceremony by the American Legion. the celebration banquet begins at 6:15 with door prizes, great food and musical entertainment. The celebration banquet meal is free for all area veterans. Active duty military and our North Dakota National Guard are being recognized this year.

For more information please contact the All Vets Club at 252-8994. All in the community are invited to join us in this day of recognition. Please observe social distancing guidelines and safety protocols. Masks suggested.

All activities are contingent upon timely health restrictions. Grateful thanks to all in the community who help make this annual celebration event possible.

Bismarck A North Dakota Lucky for Life® player won a prize of a lifetime with a FOR LIFE win!

Monday night’s draw won big by matching five white balls, winning $25,000 a year FOR LIFE! The winning numbers were 22, 24, 33, 42, 45 and the Lucky Ball was 5.

The lucky ticket was sold at Neighborhood Grocery and Gas, 1014 17th St. SW, in Jamestown. The player with the winning ticket will have the option to receive an annuity payment of $25,000 a year for life (minimum of 20 years) or a lump sum cash payment of $390,000. No one has contacted the Lottery office to claim the prize.

“North Dakota players have had some pretty good luck with Lucky for Life,” said Randy Miller, director of the North Dakota Lottery. “This is the eighth $25,000 a year for life winner in North Dakota and the second one this year. We encourage players to promptly check their numbers and sign the back of their tickets.”

Winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. Prizes over $599 must be claimed at the North Dakota Lottery office in Bismarck, but because the Lottery office is currently closed to the public, the winner(s) will need to contact the ND Lottery by telephone first, to receive special instructions and make arrangements to claim their prize. The ND Lottery can be reached at 701-328-1574.

The Lucky for Life top prize for the Thursday, November 12 draw is $1,000 a day for life. For winning numbers and other information, visit us on the web at LOTTERY.ND.GOV.

Jamestown (CSi) At the November, the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Board of Directors unanimously approved Flex PACE funding for a project in Pingree.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 JSDC, CEO, Connie Ova said, the request comes from Premier Ag Solutions located near Pingree, that is developing an expansion and relocating to a new building to be constructed, north of Pingree on Highway 281.

Connie pointed out that because the majority of Flex PACE projects have been located in Stutsman County, and JSDC needs to request additional funding from the county instead of the City of Jamestown.

In other business the JSDC Board approved members of the board, to take office in January.

Connie added that progress continues with the soybean processing plant, and greenhouse facility coming soon, to the Spiritwood Energy Park.

Valley City (VCPD) Valley City Police is investigating the theft of a number of golf cart parts located at a privately owned building near Bjornson Golf Course in Valley City.

Police Chief Phil Hatcher says officers were called to the location on November 5.

He says the building was unlocked at the time of the theft.

He asks anyone with information to call Valley City Police, at 845-3110.

He reminds resident to lock and secure valuables, inside their vehicles, homes and businesses or outside their property, and keeping them out of sight.

“Lock it or lose it”

Carrington Effective Tuesday, November 10th, the City of Carrington has implemented an Emergency Order “necessary to protect both individuals and businesses due to COVID-19.”

“Due to the increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases being reported in Carrington and Foster County, additional safety measures are being enacted in order to protect the public,” Mayor Tom Erdmann stated.

WEARING OF FACE COVERINGS – When Required.

Face coverings are required for all public facing retail and service employees, including liquor and eating establishments, while the employee may come in contact with the general public.

The general public is required to wear face coverings whenever they are out and about in our City where this is one or more other individuals present. A face covering shall mean a paper or two-layered cloth face mask or face shield that covers the nose and mouth completely. Any employee or person who is unable to wear a mask or other face covering because of a medical condition shall be exempt.

This mandate is requesting all individuals to wear face coverings while in public to further prevent, control or reduce the spread of COVID-19 and all businesses are being asked to require face coverings for the general public entering their establishment.

Effective Date and Term. This emergency measures shall take effect immediately as of November 10, 2020, for a period of 30 days and may be further extended or earlier terminated, as the case may be, upon action of the City Council.

Erdmann states that, “we hope that this face covering measure will help control the spread of COVID-19 in our community and is meant to encourage residents to accept personal responsibility to protect themselves and fellow Carrington/Foster County residents. Stronger and more measures, including business closures, could be enacted if we do not do our part to stop or slow of the spread of this highly contagious virus.”

In addition to this face covering mandate, Erdmann is recommending following Governor Burgum’s recommended steps to help ease the burden on our health care facilities by urging everyone to continue with; Physical/Social Distancing, Seeking regular routine outpatient care, Washing hands, Avoiding or eliminating opportunities for mask-less crowding in public or private businesses, Getting Flu immunizations and Limiting all private social gatherings to the immediate household.

Currently, there have been 250 total COVID-19 cases in Carrington and Foster County, with 53 still active. During the month of October we had 128 new cases and as of November 9th we have seen another 55 new cases.

The average age, when totaling the 250 cases is at 44.27 years of age, so are seeing more cases with our younger generations, thus the need to call for this Executive Order.

In sports…

Tuesday

Region 3 Volleyball

Opening Round

Carrington def Napoleon-GS (28-26, 20-25, 25-18, 25-18) 3-1

Oakes def Strasberg-Zeeland (25-19, 25-21, 25-22) 3-0

Class B Region 3 Volleyball Tourney…

South Border def Lamoure/Litchville/Marion 3-2 (25-23, 24-26, 25-19, 7-25, 15-10)

East Region Volleyball Tourney

Fargo Davies def Valley City (25-16, 25-10, 25-16) 3-0
Hi-Liners play Thursday at 7-p.m. in the elimination game, at the HAC.
A maximum of 100 fans will be allowed. Wear face masks and observe physical distancing.

West Fargo def. Fargo South, 25-14, 25-12, 25-15

Fargo Shanley def. Grand Forks Red River, 25-14, 25-18, 20-25, 29-27

West Fargo Sheyenne def. Fargo North, 25-18, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22

WDA Tourney Opening Round

Jerry Meyer Arena

Jamestown def St. Mary’s 23-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13

Blue Jays play second-seed Mandan, Thursday

Jamestown (UJ) The changing environment in Stutsman County has resulted in the University of Jamestown decision to further limit attendance at our indoor home events.

This week we will be unable to sell tickets to the general public or honor Jimmie Booster Club and Parent passes for home basketball and volleyball games at Harold Newman Arena.

We are allowing each team to have a limited pass list and we are going to allow UJ students, faculty, and staff to attend games with their ID.

An important distinction is that only the person who has the ID will be admitted. No additional guests will be admitted with the ID which includes family members and friends.

We hope these measures are temporary and we did not make these decisions without thorough consideration, but as always, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is paramount.

Last week attendance restrictions for men’s hockey games at Wilson Arena went into effect with only spectators with Jimmie Hockey Parent passes allowed into the facility.

NBA-UPCOMING SEASON

It’s done: The NBA comes back on Dec. 22, a 72-game season

UNDATED (AP) — It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22.

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have struck a deal on rules for this coming season, setting the stage for what will be a frenzied few weeks before games resume.

Teams will play a 72-game schedule.

The league said a new system will be used to ensure that the split of basketball-related income continues, one of the many details that had to be collectively bargained with the union because the current agreement between the sides had a great deal of language that needed reworking because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In other NBA news:

The New York Knicks have temporarily closed their training facility after three team employees tested positive for the coronavirus. The Knicks say the tests came during routine screenings. They said all three employees were without symptoms and were currently under quarantine. The training facility, located in Greenburgh, New York, will be thoroughly cleaned while closed. The NBA season will begin Dec. 22.

MLB-MANAGERS OF THE YEAR

Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

UNDATED (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash has earned the American League Manager of the Year award, and Miami’s Don Mattingly is the winner of the NL honor.

Long regarded as one of baseball’s bright young minds, Cash guided Tampa Bay to an AL-best 40-20 record during the pandemic-shortened season. But he was roundly criticized for pulling ace left-hander Blake Snell in the sixth inning of the decisive Game 6 in the World Series against the champion Dodgers.

Voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America concluded before the beginning of the playoffs.

Mattingly guided the Marlins to their first playoff appearance since 2003 despite dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that paused their season and ravaged the roster. The Marlins’ 31-29 record was Mattingly’s first winning season in his fifth year with the club.

The former big league first baseman and AL MVP had a winning record in each of his five seasons as the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mattingly and Cash both won the manager award for the first time.

MLB-NEWS

Back in Boston, Red Sox’s Cora vows to be above reproach

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora led the Red Sox to a World Series title in 2018, then lost the job of his dreams after an MLB investigation named him as the ringleader of a sign-stealing scandal during his time as Astros bench coach in 2017. Now he’s back in Boston, armed with the task of rebuilding both his reputation and a team whose roster looks totally different from the one he previously oversaw. He acknowledges his mistakes, and says he’s eager to prove he’s also worthy of the second chance the team has given him.

In other baseball news

— Steven Cohen promised splashes of cash Mets fans expect from his billions— within reason. In his first remarks since buying team team for a baseball record $2.42 billion, Cohen said he would be disappointed if the Mets don’t win the World Series within three to five years. He promised the Mets will act “like a major market team” but also said the team won’t “act like drunken sailors in the marketplace.” Sandy Alderson, back as team president, said Luis Rojas probably will return for a second season as manager.

(AP) — Syracuse, Binghamton, Brooklyn and St. Lucie will be the New York Mets’ four minor league affiliates next year, leaving Columbia, South Carolina and Kingsport, Tennessee, to be dropped. Returning Mets president Sandy Alderson made the announcement during a news conference to introduce Steven Cohen, who bought the Mets last week from the Wilpon and Katz families for $2.42 billion. Syracuse is the Mets top farm team at Triple-A, owned by the New York Mets. Alderson did not give the level for Binghamton and Brooklyn. It appears St. Lucie will be low Class A next year.

Syracuse.com is reporting that Binghamton will be the New York Mets AA affiliate.

NFL-NEWS

Roethlisberger among Steelers added to COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed four more players on the COVID-19 list, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

The move comes a day after tight end Vance McDonald went on the list after testing positive following a 24-19 win at Dallas that pushed the Steelers to 8-0. Running back Jaylen Samuels, offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins and linebacker Vince Williams joined Roethlisberger on the list Tuesday.

The reserve/COVID-19 list is either for players who have tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who has.

All players who have been in close contact must quarantine for five days and are unable to visit the team’s practice facility but can participate virtually. They must pass COVID-19 tests throughout the week to have an opportunity to play Sunday when the Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals.

— The Minnesota Vikings have placed cornerback Holton Hill on injured reserve with a foot injury that has kept him out of the last four games. Cornerback Mike Hughes is also on injured reserve with a neck injury that has cost him four games this year. The Vikings began the season with Hughes and Hill as their two primary cornerbacks. The Vikings also activated linebacker Todd Davis from the COVID-19 reserve list and placed long snapper Austin Cutting on the COVID-19 reserve list.

In other NFL news:

— The Baltimore Ravens fortified their defensive backfield by signing free agent cornerback Tramon Williams, who hasn’t played since last season. The 37-year-old Williams played in all 16 games with Green Bay a year ago. He has 13 seasons of NFL experience, most of them with the Packers. His addition to Baltimore’s 53-man roster Tuesday coincided with cornerback Khalil Dorsey being placed on injured reserve with a dislocated shoulder. Williams made the Pro Bowl in 2010.

— Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had successful surgery to repair the torn left knee ligament that ended his season after seven games. The Browns said Beckham is expected to be ready for the 2021 season. Typically, the surgery requires at least nine months of recovery time. Renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Pensacola, Florida. Beckham posted a photo on Instagram from the recovery room. Beckham was playing well for the Browns in his second season with them before getting hurt in an Oct. 25 game at Cincinnati.

— The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota’s practice squad and expect him to play at Green Bay this weekend. McLaughlin will be the team’s sixth kicker this season. He follows Josh Lambo, Brandon Wright, Aldrick Rosas, Stephen Hauschka and Jon Brown. Lambo re-injured his hip during an onside kick Sunday and returned to injured reserve a day later. He initially hurt it in Week 2. McLaughlin will have to go through COVID-19 protocols before joining the Jaguars on Saturday.

— Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss several weeks with a broken foot, a blow for a defense that was playing better in part because of the rookie’s contributions. Diggs was injured in the second half of Sunday’s 24-19 loss to Pittsburgh. The second-round pick out of Alabama had the first two interceptions of his career two weeks ago in a 23-9 loss to Philadelphia. The Cowboys had just one interception on the season before Diggs’ pair. The last-place Cowboys are off this week before visiting Minnesota on Nov. 22.

— The New York Giants have activated starting left guard Will Hernandez off the Reserve/COVID-19 list after missing two games. New York on Tuesday also waived cornerback Corey Ballentine, a sixth-round pick a year ago, and added wide receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to the roster. Hernandez was placed on the Reserve/COVID list on Oct. 29, four days before a game against Tampa Bay. It ended his career-beginning streak of 39 consecutive starts.

— NFL owners have approved a proposal that will reward organizations for developing minority coaches and front office executives who become head coaches, general managers or team presidents for other clubs. Also, the league’s owners unanimously approved a contingency plan to expand the playoff field to 16 teams if meaningful games are canceled due to COVID-19. Teams that lose a minority coach or an executive to a head coach position or primary football executive role with another club will receive a third-round compensatory pick for two consecutive years. If a team loses a minority coach and an executive to both head coach and general manager/president roles, that club will receive a third-round compensatory pick for three consecutive years.

— The Seattle Seahawks say they will not have fans for their Nov. 19 home game against Arizona. The Seahawks have not had fans at any of their first four home games. The team said Tuesday that continued conversations with local health and government officials led to the decision not to allow spectators against the Cardinals. The team said it has not ruled out the possibility that conditions could improve to the point where limited fans would be allowed for any of its three home games in December.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE FOOTBALL

No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

UNDATED (AP) — No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee won’t be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference football games postponed this week to three.

The Aggies and Volunteers will be rescheduled for Dec. 12, but the Crimson Tide’s game against the defending national champion Tigers is in danger of not being played at all. Both teams are coming off their open dates and LSU already has a game against No. 6 Florida scheduled for Dec. 12 that had to be postponed last month.

In the American Athletic Conference, Memphis at Navy was postponed as the Midshipmen struggled with COVID-19 cases for a second straight week.

In other virus-related college football news:

— No. 24 Auburn has paused team activities after nine players and three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The Tigers game at Mississippi State scheduled for Saturday had already been postponed because of an outbreak with the Bulldogs. Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday his administration had already been discussing whether the Tigers would have had enough scholarship players for the game. Auburn also has “a handful of close contact” cases having to quarantine in addition to the positive tests, Malzahn said. He didn’t give a specific number or which positions had been hardest hit. Auburn, which is coming off an open date, is scheduled to host Tennessee on Nov. 21. There’s at least a chance the Tigers wouldn’t have been able to play Saturday anyway. The SEC requires at least 53 scholarship players to be available.

— Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will miss the Razorbacks’ game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday after having two positive COVID-19 tests. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s normal protocol and learned Monday morning that his test was positive. A follow-up test taken on Monday confirmed the initial positive result. Southeastern Conference protocol for an asymptomatic positive requires him to isolate for at least 10 days. Defensive coordinator Barry Odom will serve as interim coach. Pittman will remain a part of team meetings virtually. The Razorbacks are off to a 3-3 start in Pittman’s first year – a significant jump from last year’s 2-10 campaign. Arkansas has won two of three and is coming off a 24-13 win over Tennessee.

— Kansas State has had a novel coronavirus outbreak among its younger players that has left the Wildcats without a scout team in practice this week. Coach Chris Klieman says the outbreak has sidelined “upwards of 20 guys.” Klieman says the Wildcats won’t practice for as long as they normally do because of the lack of numbers, He called the outbreak a good reminder that it only takes one positive test to cause problems. Kansas State, which has lost two in a row, has this weekend off before facing Iowa State.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-IOWA-RACIAL BIAS

Ex-Iowa players’ attorney pulls $20M demand, says he’ll sue

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The attorney representing eight Black former Iowa football players who allege racial discrimination during their time with the Hawkeyes withdrew his clients’ demand for a $20 million settlement.

Damario Solomon-Simmons says he will still move forward with a lawsuit.

The players’ initial demands also called for the firings of head football coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and athletic director Gary Barta.

The university in June hired an outside law firm to review the culture of the football program after dozens of former players, most of them Black, spoke out on social media to allege racial disparities and mistreatment.

NBA-OBIT-HEINSOHN

Former Celtics star Tommy Heinsohn dead at 86

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn has died at age 86.

Heinsohn was a player, coach and broadcaster who was with the team for all 17 of its NBA championships. He beat out teammate Bill Russell for the NBA’s rookie of the year award in 1956 and combined with his fellow future Hall of Famer to win eight championships in nine years.

After retiring, Heinsohn broadcast the team’s games for three years before moving to the bench in 1969, succeeding Russell. Under Heinsohn, the Celtics won two more titles 1974 and ’76 and he was inducted into the Hall for a second time for his coaching.

HORSE RACING-MAXIMUM SECURITY RETIRED

Disqualified Derby winner Maximum Security retired

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — Maximum Security, disqualified after crossing the finish line first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby, has been retired to stud.

The 4-year-old colt ended his career with a fifth-place finish in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic last weekend at Keeneland. Maximum Security will stand at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, next year for a breeding fee of $20,000. He is owned and bred by Gary and Mary West.

He won 10 of 14 starts and had career earnings of $12,431,900.

In world and national news…

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is promising “to get right to work” and is downplaying concerns that President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge Biden’s election victory could undermine national security. Someone with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to disclose private conversations tells The Associated Press that Trump has blocked his Democratic rival from receiving the intelligence briefings traditionally shared with incoming presidents. Biden was asked Tuesday about the Republican resistance and said it “does not change the dynamic at all in what we’re able to do.” Biden says additional intelligence briefings “would be useful” but “we don’t see anything slowing us down.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration. Joe Biden will likely use executive orders to reverse some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial actions, rolling back moves that were a central feature of his administration and important to his base. But it will take time to undo many actions taken by Trump. The incoming president will also likely face a divided Congress, making it difficult to enact any kind of sweeping, comprehensive changes to the nation’s immigration system.

Shares have opened higher in Europe after gains in most Asian markets driven by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine may hasten a return to normal for the global economy. Benchmarks rose in Paris, London and Tokyo but slipped in Hong Kong and Shanghai. New Chinese regulations focused on technology companies pulled shares in companies like Alibaba and Tencent sharply lower. Overnight, the S&P 500 dipped 0.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 1.4% on weakness for Big Tech stocks. Treasury yields and oil, meanwhile, held onto their big gains from a day earlier or added some more amid increased confidence in the economy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is brushing aside results of last week’s presidential election showing that President Donald Trump lost his bid for a second term. He’s also dismissing as “ridiculous” questions about whether Trump’s evidence-free claims of fraud could hurt America’s credibility when weighing in on foreign elections. One of Trump’s most loyal Cabinet members, Pompeo told reporters Tuesday with a grin that the “transition” to a second Trump term would be “smooth.” But he later said the State Department was prepared for any eventuality, including a scenario in which Biden takes office. Trump has refused to concede to President-elect Joe Biden. And he also warned that conversations Biden might have with foreign leaders could violate U.S. law.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House. But they’ll do it with a potentially razor-thin majority. That would mean a bittersweet finale to last week’s elections that’s leaving them divided and with scant margin for error for advancing their agenda. The Associated Press has determined that Democrats have now nailed down at least 218 seats in the 435-member chamber. They could still win several others when more votes are counted. But while they will control the House, they had expected to win perhaps 15 new seats until they were blindsided by a surge of Republican voters in districts around the country.

ATLANTA (AP) — State officials and election experts say the 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities. That’s a stark contrast to the baseless claims of fraud being leveled by President Donald Trump following his defeat. Election experts say the large increase in advance voting helped take pressure off Election Day operations. There were also no incidents of violence at the polls or voter intimidation. Trump has made numerous claims of fraud, though he has not provided evidence to back up those claims.