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Falcons' Dirk Koetter: Durability only question mark for Todd Gurley Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter says newly acquired running back Todd Gurley can "still do it'' at a high level but added the team is taking a wait-and-see approach regarding the health of the three-time Pro Bowler's left knee. Gurley, who ...
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Former Seahawks WR Percy Harvin putting in work in his aim to return to NFL Percy Harvin hasn't played football since the 2016 season. But despite battling a number of injuries and migraine headaches over his eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, he's not ready to call it quits.
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Howie Roseman has achieved one of his offseason goals Are the Eagles a better team than they were last year? Who knows. We'll answer that in December. But one thing is definite. They're a heck of a lot younger. Eagles GM Howie Roseman made it clear as soon as last year ended that the 2020 Eagles had to be ...
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Urban Meyer's son to be walk-on receiver at Cincinnati Cincinnati is adding Nate Meyer, son of national championship-winning college football coach Urban Meyer, as a walk-on wide receiver, coach Luke Fickell told ESPN on Thursday. Nate Meyer, who has been an outfielder on Cincinnati's baseball team, will ...
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Greatest Moments of NHL Season … So Far: second round, matchup 13 The 2019-20 NHL season had many incredible moments before it was paused March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, and now fans can decide which one was the best. The Greatest Moments of the NHL season … So Far is down to 32 ...
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Tom Brady explains why he's happy to face Peyton Manning, not Eli, in golf match Beating a rival never gets old, no matter how many times it happens. The Boston Celtics will never get tired of defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, and Ohio State will always relish taking down Michigan on the football field. There's a certain joy that comes from ...
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Purdue transfer Nojel Eastern headed to Michigan Purdue transfer Nojel Eastern announced Thursday he had committed to Michigan. Eastern entered the transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon. The junior guard was a staple in the Boilermakers' rotation during his career in West Lafayette, appearing in 37 ...
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2020 NFL record projections: Why Detroit Lions may have to overcome rocky start In a typical offseason, I'd release my annual NFL record projections right before training camps begin. But these pandemic-driven times are anything but typical ... so, with the league's schedule now unveiled, I figured why wait given none of the 32 teams is ...
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Doug Pederson: Eagles' offense will 'look a little bit different' Doug Pederson knew his Eagles needed a change offensively, and he expects it to be noticeable come fall. Pederson fired offensive coordinator Mike Groh following Philadelphia's postseason exit, which completed a season in which the Eagles were only ...
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Dodgers' Mookie Betts surprises supermarket shoppers with groceries, buys pizza for employees Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts gave back to his community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, surprising shoppers at the Kroger grocery store in Bordeaux, Tennessee, on Wednesday. Betts bought groceries for several shoppers and supplied ...
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A'Shawn Robinson adds flavor to Los Angeles Rams' defensive line Former Alabama standout A'Shawn Robinson was supposed to be the Los Angeles Rams' replacement for Michael Brockers, who was supposed to be the Baltimore Ravens' replacement for former Samford standout Michael Pierce. But now the Rams have ...
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Why reported MLB coronavirus testing plan raises some gigantic red flags Contact tracing is one of the critical measures that needs to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the middle of the ongoing pandemic. When someone tests positive, all the people they've been in close contact with during the time they might have ...
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Blake Snell says he will not play baseball this season if there is a further pay cut Blake Snell said something out loud many players are likely thinking. "Y'all gotta understand, man, for me to go -- for me to take a pay cut is not happening, because the risk is through the roof," Snell said on his Twitch channel. "It's a shorter season, less pay.
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THREE THINGS: Merkley Flashes Promise After Trade to Devils Imagine trading in a swimsuit for a snowsuit, going from a first-place AHL team to a struggling team mid-season, or the pressure of being involved in a trade that fetches a former NHL MVP. For most, this would be a less than an ideal situation, but for Nick ...
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MLB Proposes Plan to Test All Players and Staff for Coronavirus When Season Resumes One of the hurdles Major League Baseball faces in a return to play is how to provide frequent and comprehensive coronavirus testing without depriving frontline workers and the more vulnerable from needed tests. MLB believes it has cleared that hurdle: by ...
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Eagles release jersey numbers for 2020 draft class: Jalen Reagor, Jalen Hurts, K'Von Wallace, more The Eagles released the individual jersey numbers for their 2020 NFL Draft class on Thursday. Introducing Eagles Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. The team ...
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NFL Rumors: Patriots targeted Clay Matthews in free agency pre-draft The New England Patriots needed pass rush help this offseason one way or the other, and they apparently chose youth and upside over experience. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, there was "league-wide buzz" prior to the 2020 NFL Draft that the ...
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Why Yankees' Brian Cashman is 'optimistic' players, MLB will resolve pay battle, restart season The MLB Players Association and team owners are expected to wage war over player compensation this week. Despite the clear and very public bad blood between the sides, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he expects a deal to get done and ...
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Report: John Wall, LeBron James among NBA stars who will owe money instead of facing a pay cut Regarding the NBA's plan to reduce player salaries 25% on Friday, the rules work a little differently for the league's top earners. Five of NBA's top 10 contracts (LeBron James, Steph Curry, John Wall, Blake Griffin, Paul George) will not have their salaries ...
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Green light: UK government have 'positive' meeting with PL The UK government have revealed they held a "positive" meeting with the Premier League, English FA and the English Football League on Thursday as plans to restart the 2019-20 season continue to ramp up in England. [ VIDEO: Premier League highlights ].
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Olympics: IOC expects costs of up to $800 mln for delayed Tokyo Games (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee expects to bear costs of up to $800 million for its part in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now due to be staged next year, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A ...
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Five Green Bay Packers Named To PFF's All-Decade Team Pro Football Focus is widely considered one of the top websites for evaluating players throughout the National Football League. PFF produces player grades ranging from 0-100 and a range of advanced statistics for teams and players by watching, charting ...
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Logan Ryan says joining the Jets 'makes a lot sense' but declares he's 'open for business' Logan Ryan is interested in playing for the Jets, but he said he's also open to 30 other franchises. The free-agent cornerback ruled out the Titans, saying he would not return to Tennessee. But he will continue to be patient until he finds a deal, a scheme and a ...
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Colts sign Windsor, Patmon, putting four of nine draft picks under contract INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts signed two more draft picks Thursday: defensive tackle Rob Windsor and receiver Dezmon Patmon. Both were sixth-round picks and agreed to four-year deals worth more than $3 million. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound ...
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Magnus Carlsen's latest move: Four more chess events, total $1m prize money "The internet is here to stay" - That's how Magnus Carlsen broke the news of hosting a full tour of online events to his Twitter followers on Thursday. He was announcing a fresh programme of four super tournaments, with a combined prize fund of $1million ...
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Frank Clark has big plans for Chiefs teammate Taco Charlton As a senior at Michigan, Frank Clark finished second in the Big Ten in tackles for loss. One of his understudies was sophomore Taco Charlton, who went on to have a standout college career of his own and was a first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.
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NASCAR is back – and there's nothing subtle about its return Gentlemen, get in your cars. Start your engines. Go race. NASCAR is back. Sunday.#NASCARIsBack pic.twitter.com/GkJGwDTH92. Article continues below ... — NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 11, 2020. And not in subtle fashion. We're talking Darlington with no ...
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A big deal: Before he became Pistons' Mr. Big Shot, Chauncey Billups was just trying to find his NBA footing Chauncey Billups signed with the Pistons when they made an aggressive early move to recruit him in an underwhelming year for free agents in July 2002. Allen Einstein (NBAE/Getty). by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: May 14, 2020. (EDITOR'S NOTE: ...
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Sports betting's growth in US 'extraordinary' Two years after a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court, the growth of the new legal sports betting market has exceeded many stakeholders' expectations and dramatically altered the relationship between sports leagues and the gambling ...
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Southern Conference reducing tournament qualifiers, to hold virtual media days The Southern Conference will cut back on schools qualifying for several championships, shrink its league baseball series from three games to two and hold virtual media days for football and basketball. Those are among several cost-cutting moves ...
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Ausberry: SEC presidents to vote on whether players will return to campus on June 1 or June 15 The Southeastern Conference university presidents will vote on an undetermined date whether players will be able to return to campus on either June 1 or June 15, LSU Executive Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry told the Louisiana Economic ...
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Akron drops 3 sports as pandemic inflicts financial pain With its athletic budget being stretched and future funding uncertain, Akron dropped three sports on Thursday in a cost-cutting move necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ohio school announced it will discontinue men's cross-country and golf and ...
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Broncos positional outlook: Todd Davis returns to anchor inside linebackers DENVER — In each of the past two years, the Broncos' brain trust thought about acquiring, either through the draft or free agency, the inside linebacker likes of Devin Bush, Christian Kirksey and Patrick Queen. None wound up with the Broncos. Ultimately, as ...
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Joshua title defence won't take place before October: promoter London (AFP) - Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev will be pushed back until at least October because of the coronavirus crisis, his promoter said on Thursday. Britain's Joshua was originally scheduled to fight the Bulgarian at the ...
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NFL facilities to remain closed indefinitely due to coronavirus pandemic, league tells teams in memo (report) The NFC wild-card logo is shown on the field before an NFL game between the Seahawks and Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)AP. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com. Team facilities will remain ...
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West Virginia president vows there will be football in the fall: 'Even if I have to suit up' West Virginia University President Dr. E. Gordon Gee is among those who are optimistic there will be college football in fall despite the coronavirus pandemic shutting sports down in the spring. Gee, 76, made clear on Wednesday that he believes the sport will ...
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Quail Hollow to host 2025 PGA Championship The PGA of America named Quail Hollow the host of the 2025 PGA Championship on Thursday morning. The news comes days after the organization awarded its 2030 tournament to Southern Hills, and with 2025 now filled, the Wanamaker has its venues ...
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Saquon Barkley motivated by desire to be great, not Christian McCaffery's contract yet Saquon Barkley promises he isn't motivated by Christian McCaffery's record-setting deal that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The Giants' star said he was happy for McCaffery, whom he insists is deserving of the four-year $64 million ...
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Pitt's Jeff Capel says Panthers won't play Duquesne in the coming season 5 minutes ago. The City Game between the Pitt and Duquesne men's basketball teams won't be played during the 2020 non-conference season, coach Jeff Capel said Thursday. When asked if Duquesne will be on the schedule, Capel said, "No." He declined ...
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The 15 best PGA Championships, ranked In a world without COVID-19, the PGA Championship would have been played this week at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco (it has been rescheduled for Aug. 6-9), which makes now as good a time as any to remember the best iterations of the major that ...
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Shaq to Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs: "You have four rings," not five Shaquille O'Neal has doubled down on his claim that the 2019-20 season shouldn't go on and that the championship this season would mean very little to him personally, this time dragging Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs in by name to attempt to ...
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Netflix making feature film based on 1999 US Women's World Cup team It was the team that captured the hearts of America, lighting a spark in young girls and grown men alike during the summer of 1999. Foudy, Chastain, Scurry, Hamm. Over 20 years ago, this was the Women's World Cup team that inspired a revolution.
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Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli Was Held At Knifepoint After Two Armed Robbers Broke Into His Home Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder, Dele Alli was punched in the face and held at knifepoint when armed robbers broke into his home and stole jewellery. According to The Sun, Alli was punched in the mouth by two masked robbers who were both ...
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'Blackballed' documentary gives Clippers' perspective of Donald Sterling debacle LOS ANGELES — About four years ago, Los Angeles lawyer Sam Widdoes was part of a small group listening to Clippers coach Doc Rivers tell a story he hadn't shared publicly. The retelling centered on the Clippers' first, tense team meeting in April 2014, ...
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