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49ers' Raheem Mostert will do what job requires amid ongoing pandemic 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was ahead of the curve with his decision in early-March to cancel his appearance at an autograph show in Santa Clara due to concerns about the coronavirus. Mostert announced his decision on March 4 to exercise ...
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Patriots sign second-round pick Kyle Dugger The New England Patriots have signed all 10 of their 2020 NFL Draft picks. Second-round safety Kyle Dugger signed his contract on Wednesday to complete the Patriots' 2020 draft class, the team announced. #Patriots sign second-round draft pick DB Kyle ...
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Cameron Brate reveals why latest workout with Tom Brady was 'a little weird' The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be under a microscope this season. The acquisition of six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who many people consider the best quarterback in NFL history, has instantly transformed the Bucs into legit Super Bowl ...
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NFL Rumors: Dolphins fired OC Chad O'Shea because Patriots offense was too complex When the Miami Dolphins decided to fire offensive coordinator Chad O'Shea after one season, it came as a bit of a surprise. The Dolphins finished their 2019 campaign strong with five wins of their last nine games, including a shocking upset victory over the ...
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Three Wild prospects make AHL First All-Star Team Minnesota Wild goalie prospect Kaapo Kahkonen was one of three players from Iowa, the NHL team's American Hockey League affiliate, to be named an AHL First Team All-Star on Wednesday. Kahkonen, a fourth-round pick (No. 109) in the 2014 NHL Draft, ...
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Ron Rivera: 'It might be refreshing' to play in Dallas, Philly without fans The 2020 NFL season is set to begin in early September, and the league has yet to announce anything that would change that. But if the season does start on time, there's a chance that fans won't be allowed to attend due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Utah's Mike Conley waiting for news, like rest of NBA Mike Conley is waiting for further instructions. So is the rest of the NBA. The league is continuing to work through multiple return-to-play scenarios, with two people with knowledge of the situation saying Wednesday that Orlando -- which has been talked about ...
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Zion Williamson's lawyers ask federal judge to void rookie's marketing agreement New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson's lawyers have asked a federal judge in North Carolina to void his marketing agreement with Gina Ford and Prime Sports Marketing, who sued him for $100 million in damages for breaching their contract.
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Alabama stadium renovation resumes after workers test positive for coronavirus Renovation of Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium resumed Monday after an undisclosed number of workers at the construction site tested positive for the coronavirus. According to a statement provided by the university to ESPN, the construction company, ...
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Chiefs punting battle playing out virtually The Kansas City Chiefs' remote offseason has an additional wrinkle. For the first time in 15 years, the Chiefs don't know who their punter will be. The team released Dustin Colquitt earlier this offseason as a result of cap need and age, and because they can't ...
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Amid pandemic, Louisville and UConn cancel neutral-site game between women's basketball powerhouses A neutral-site game between women's basketball powerhouses Louisville and UConn will not take place this season because of concerns about how potential coronavirus restrictions could affect attendance, according to Louisville coach Jeff Walz.
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Broncos' QB Drew Lock Ranked Dead Last by PFF in Crucial Stat Category In his five-game audition to close out the 2019 season, Denver Broncos' QB Drew Lock achieved some remarkable feats. Lock passed for 1,020 yards with a completion percentage of 64.1 and a 7-to-3 TD-to-INT ratio. The rookie helped lead the Broncos to a ...
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Some MLB players hoping for loosening of restrictions in health proposal Some major league baseball players are hoping for tweaks to the health proposal recently offered up by the league as the sport continues its discussions for a restart. Mostly, players want to know whether some in-stadium and clubhouse restrictions can be ...
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Just how feasible is it for the NFL to play this fall? There are several activities that are easy to do amid the COVID-19 pandemic: Golf, jogging, hiking, and cycling, for instance. Playing football would not seem to be one of them. "Obviously, football and physical distancing are not compatible with each other," ...
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Cowboys Get Aldon Smith In; Scoop on Randy Gregory FRISCO - The news on Aldon Smith's NFL reinstatement naturally leads to a question about the status of similarly-suspended Randy Gregory. So we asked. Agent Peter Schaefer to me: : '"We're Working through the process. Happy for #AldonSmith - wish him ...
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Jared Dudley: NBA will allow players to leave 'bubble NBA commissioner Adam Silver has used "campus" – rather than the more popular term, "bubble" – for the setting of a resumed season. That seemed designed to alleviate concerns about harsh restrictions on players. But maybe "bubble" is just inaccurate.
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'The Last Dance': Gary Payton reacts to Michael Jordan laughing at him Michael Jordan iPad reaction memes exploded across the internet during the airing of "The Last Dance." We don't expect that trend will slow, even with the docuseries concluded. Reply if you don't think MJ is the GOAT. pic.twitter.com/XInZIpIbvF. — Chicago ...
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football 2020 Betting Preview Notre Dame finished up 2019 with an 11-2 SU record, the third straight season and the fourth time in the past five seasons in which the program has attained at least 10 wins. In addition to Notre Dame's four neutral-site games, it will also have to find a way to ...
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Rockets' Daryl Morey laments Warriors, 'hamstring' for not having title The Warriors beat the Rockets in five games in the 2015 Western Conference finals. The Warriors beat the Rockets in seven games in the 2018 Western Conference finals. The Warriors beat the Rockets in six games in the 2019 Western Conference ...
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NCAA delays vote on one-time transfer eligibility waivers for 2020-21 seasons, per report The NCAA Division I Council took a step toward eventually allowing one-time transfers immediate eligibility in basketball, football, baseball and hockey on Wednesday by approving a measure that calls for the development of new transfer legislation. However ...
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Cubs employees take pay cuts: How cost-saving measures compare across MLB Cubs employees aren't immune to the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday ESPN reported, and NBC Sports Chicago confirmed, that Cubs employees will take pay cuts but are guaranteed employment through at least the end of June.
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The night Vernon Maxwell went total 'Mad Max' on a Trail Blazers fan Let's start with this -- They called Vernon Maxwell "Mad Max" for a reason. Maybe then this will make a bit more sense when talking about one of the NBA's all-time most notorious players. And we're talking about a game played nine years prior to the "Malice ...
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Rays opening Tropicana Field for light player workouts Monday ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are taking an initial — and small — step toward returning to action, opening Tropicana Field on Monday for limited and mostly individual player workouts. This will be the first official action at a team facility since March 17, when ...
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Start of NASCAR race at Darlington Raceway delayed by rain DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Rain has delayed the start of NASCAR's first Cup race on a Wednesday since 1984. The event scheduled at Darlington Raceway would be the second race since the coronavirus pandemic caused a suspension of the season March 13.
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Peter Vermes talks MLS return to play and COVID-19 testing Sporting Kansas City Manager and Sporting Director Peter Vermes conducted a teleconference call with media today to discuss Major League Soccer's return to play and COVID-19 testing, among other topics. With COVID-19 testing widely available across ...
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Greenlaw on starting at WILL LB: I'm ready to play where the coaches put me San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw spoke to the media on Wednesday. The biggest takeaway I had was nobody asked Dre about his hair cut! Greenlaw spoke about starting in 2020, Javon Kinlaw, his preparation, and much more. Greenlaw is ...
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Chargers re-sign offensive lineman Ryan Groy COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed offensive lineman Ryan Groy. The team announced the move on Wednesday. Groy played in nine games for the Chargers last season after signing with the franchise in early October.
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Auburn makes the cut for Georgetown transfer Mac McClung Auburn has made the top seven for one of the top transfer players in the nation, former Georgetown guard Mac McClung. The high-flying, former three-star guard announced his final seven schools on Wednesday on Twitter, with the Tigers listed among the ...
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Include Ryan Kelly, Anthony Walker among Colts eager to remain in Indy INDIANAPOLIS – There should be no lack of individual motivation as everyone strives for collective success. Two words: contract year. Stay on the field and make a difference for a team that's made significant personnel moves aimed returning to the ...
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Mercedes-Benz: We 'fully support' the Saints looking for other Superdome naming options Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday it is "fully prepared to honor" its current contract with the New Orleans Saints, a day after the team said the German carmaker won't renew the naming rights to the Superdome. The end to the agreement, which is set to expire ...
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Lee Westwood: 'Not worth it' to play early PGA Tour events with travel restrictions Lee Westwood is excited to get back to work, but he knows a return will have to wait if current international travel guidelines remain in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Westwood won earlier this year at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a victory ...
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NBA Rumors: When and Where Could 76ers Resume 2019-2020 Season? The Philadelphia 76ers haven't stepped on the court as a team since the beginning of March. On the night of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suspended the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For over two ...
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Pirates infielder Kramer out 4-6 months after hip surgery PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Kramer will miss four to six months months while recovering from surgery on his right hip. The team announced Wednesday that Kramer underwent the procedure last week in Vail, Colorado.
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Stephen F. Austin gets postseason bans, forfeits wins Stephen F. Austin received postseason bans for having low scores on the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate and agreed Wednesday to several sanctions including probation, scholarship reductions and the forfeiture of wins for the improper certification of 82 ...
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Dana White: May 30 UFC Card Featuring Woodley vs. Burns Will Be in Las Vegas UFC President Dana White confirmed Wednesday the promotion is moving forward with UFC Fight Night 176 in Las Vegas on May 30 with a main event featuring Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. White told Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal the ...
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Westgate makes Tyson favorite over Holyfield in trilogy fight "Boxers don't have an Old-Timers' Day." That quote from the movie "Pulp Fiction" by Marsellus Wallace might be proven wrong by former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Tyson, who turns 54 on June 30, and Holyfield, 57, each ...
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Former MSU assistant has lawsuit against Mark Dantonio dismissed Former Michigan State football assistant Curtis Blackwell is backing off. The former coach, who filed a lawsuit against former head coach Mark Dantonio, had the lawsuit dismissed on Wednesday afternoon. Blackwell's original lawsuit was filed back in March ...
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Apple TV+ series 'Greatness Code' highlights stories from renowned athletes, debuts July 10 Apple TV+ will soon have a new offering for sports fanatics in "Greatness Code," a short-form documentary series that tells the untold stories of the world's greatest athletes. The first season, set to premiere exclusively to Apple TV+ on July 10, will feature seven ...
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How the Saints have fared as underdogs since 2006 Since the New Orleans Saints franchise found its rejuvenation in 2006 with new head coach Sean Payton and franchise quarterback Drew Brees, they have been favored far more than not. In fact, the disparity is huge. Of the Saints' 224 games since ...
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Warriors' Kevon Looney undergoes surgery, eyes return at start of next season Warriors center Kevon Looney underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced Wednesday. Per a league source, the core muscle injury that Tuesday's surgery corrected was what had caused the left abdominal soreness that ...
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Hearn Wants Fury-Joshua Deal With Clean Slate, No Wilder Obligation Eddie Hearn, promoter for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, says that he wants to enter into a deal with WBC champion Tyson Fury with a clean slate. Right now Fury is contractually obligated to move forward with a trilogy fight ...
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New daughter gives Flyers' James van Riemsdyk new perspective on possible NHL return If James van Riemsdyk had been told he would have to quarantine for a lengthy stretch without his family in order to play hockey again, it might have been a big issue. Actually, a little issue. Advertisement. His baby daughter, Scarlett, was just born on May 2 ...
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Cam Newton posts video of workout Free agent quarterback Cam Newton remains unsigned as May rapidly comes to a close. The Carolina Panthers released him earlier this year as they made the move to sign Teddy Bridgewater as their quarterback of the near future. Newton finished the year ...
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Who is the Eagles Most Underappreciated Player? While the Eagles have done a good job at upgrading some key areas on the field, one spot that remains pretty much untouched this off-season is linebacker. The Eagles released veteran Nigel Bradham and allowed Kamu Grugier-Hill walk in free agency, ...
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