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Determined to drive change amid unrest, Patrick Mahomes says players 'need to be role models' Patrick Mahomes said his decision to become involved in the Black Lives Matter movement started to solidify with the video of George Floyd dying while a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on him. "I can't watch the entire George Floyd video through and ...
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says he's '100 percent' sure there will be a baseball season in 2020 Rob Manfred is certain that Major League Baseball will take place this summer, but he is hopeful that it will come as the result of a negotiated agreement with the MLB Players Association, a circumstance that feels unlikely in the midst of contentious, seemingly ...
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Detroit Tigers take Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson No. 1 in MLB draft Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson made history when the Detroit Tigers selected him with the first pick in the 2020 MLB draft on Wednesday, making him the first college first baseman and the first right-handed-hitting first baseman ever selected with the ...
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Faction of NBA players hesitant on restarting season in Orlando bubble, sources say As a faction of NBA players hold conference calls to discuss uncertainty about restarting the season in the Orlando bubble, the NBA and Players Association are agreeing on a plan that would allow players to stay home without consequences, sources told ...
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Coach Stefanski bonding Browns amid pandemic, social unrest CLEVELAND (AP) — When Kevin Stefanski was hired by the Browns in January, the first-time NFL head coach knew he'd face major challenges while preparing for the season. There was an urgency to build team chemistry, install schemes, meet players and ...
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5 Takeaways from Ron Rivera's Zoom Conference It was a call that was really unlike any other I have listened to and for good reason. Head coach Ron Rivera started it off by reading a statement on the killing of George Floyd, the massive protests across the country, and what the Washington Redskins will be ...
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What needs to happen to make Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua a reality By agreeing on the basics of a deal to meet twice, starting in 2021, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have given the sports world a tantalizing hope of a major event at a time when we have been starved of them. The sport only just resumed without crowds in ...
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Christian Kirk: Cardinals Offense Will Be 'Pick Your Poison' After Hopkins Trade Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk expects his team's passing attack to feature an embarrassment of riches next season after it traded for All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins. "It'll be a little bit of pick your poison," Kirk said Wednesday, per Darren ...
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2020 Charles Schwab Challenge odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions by same model that hit six majors Rory McIlroy will make his debut at Colonial Country Club this week at the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth. McIlroy, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, will headline a star-studded 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge field alongside the likes of ...
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US Soccer board votes to repeal stand-for-anthem policy - sources The U.S. Soccer Federation's board of directors voted to repeal its policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem, according to ESPN sources. At the urging of USSF president Cindy Parlow-Cone, the board met via conference call ...
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Detroit Lions' Kerryon Johnson 'wasn't tripping' about D'Andre Swift pick When the Detroit Lions spent their second-round pick on Georgia running back D'Andre Swift, incumbent starter Kerryon Johnson had no clue his team had just drafted his potential replacement. "I was actually watching 'Harry Potter,' " Johnson said ...
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Charlotte Hornets' Nic Batum thought of 4-year-old son as he attended anti-racism protest Growing up playing basketball in France, Charlotte Hornets guard-forward Nic Batum was called a monkey and had bananas thrown at him. When Batum and his wife saw protests erupt across the United States against racism and police brutality, they knew ...
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Orioles select outfielder Heston Kjerstad with the second pick in MLB Draft The Orioles have their newest face of the rebuild. Trending Now. 1:13 · DMV athletes join fight against police brutality · 0:27 · Ron Rivera and coaching staff return to Redskins Park · 0:56 · Mic'd Up: Vanderbilt third baseman Austin Martin · 1:38 · Former Bullets ...
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Why Evander Kane, Hockey Diversity Alliance value independence of NHL The Sharks were one of two NHL teams to issue statements directly attributed to their owners following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody just over two weeks ago. Hasso Plattner, the co-founder of German software giant SAP and the Sharks' ...
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There's a much smaller, but still enthusiastic volunteer force at Colonial this week FORT WORTH — More than 900 volunteers originally were scheduled to work this week at Colonial Country Club. They couldn't wait to put on their new uniform shirts, reunite with old friends and do their parts, whether it be making sure practice balls were ...
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49ers' Richard Sherman: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' silence 'speaks volumes' No owner has been more outspoken publicly about the need for players and coaches to stand for the national anthem than Jerry Jones. Yet as the NFL and many of its teams and players have made public statements about the death of George Floyd, the ...
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Knicks enter offseason with plenty of options, but rebuilding impatiently shouldn't be one of them For the first time in several years, the Knicks are entering an offseason without a defined goal. The past two summers have been dedicated solely to the pursuit of Kevin Durant, and prior to that, putting a quick winner around Kristaps Porzingis. But there is no ...
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Marlins select Gophers RHP Max Meyer No. 3 overall Minnesota right-hander Max Meyer was selected by the Miami Marlins with the third overall selection in Wednesday's first round of the MLB draft. He joins Paul Molitor as the highest drafted player in Gophers history. Including two supplemental picks, Meyer is ...
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Red Sox Back Up Torii Hunter's Claims of Racism in Boston Less than a week after former Major League outfielder Torii Hunter discussed being called the N-word in Boston "100 times," the Red Sox released a statement Wednesday confirming Hunter's account. "Torii Hunter's experience is real," the statement read.
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Bears' Roquan Smith explains why he has 'a huge chip on my shoulder' in 2020 You don't need to tell Roquan Smith how important Year 3 is. On a conference call with Chicago media, the Bears linebacker spoke extensively about what's expected of him – both internally and externally – headed into his third season in the NFL. "First and ...
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NASCAR announces it will remove Confederate flag from 'all NASCAR events and properties' Days after releasing a statement condemning racial inequality in America, NASCAR announced Wednesday that it will take a step toward creating a more inclusive environment at its events by banning the Confederate flag. pic.twitter.com/gJkIfVf3Ba.
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LHP Asa Lacy Selected by Royals as No. 4 Overall Pick in 2020 MLB Draft One of the best pitchers in the 2020 MLB draft is off the board after the Kansas City Royals selected Texas A&M pitcher Asa Lacy with the No. 4 overall pick. Gabe Bock @GabeBock. Video: A&M lefty Asa Lacy reacts to hearing his name called at No.
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One new positive coronavirus case confirmed by the Premier League The Premier League has confirmed one fresh coronavirus case from its latest round of testing. With play in England set to resume in a week after a three-month break due to the pandemic, 14 players or staff have been found to be carrying the virus, which has ...
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Mariners select Georgia starting pitcher Emerson Hancock with sixth pick in MLB draft The Mariners have added another power arm to their vastly improved farm system that already features a wealth of pitching talent. With the No. 6 overall pick in Wednesday's Major League Baseball draft, the Mariners selected right-handed pitcher Emerson ...
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NBA's 10 Most Important Games For 2020 Restart Last week, the NBA revealed its 22-team format to continue and conclude the 2019-2020 regular season, with the 8th and 9th place teams in each conference having a chance at a play-in series to secure the final playoff spots. Each team will play eight ...
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This workout video of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand will get Bruins fans excited Two of the Boston Bruins' best and most valuable players are hard at work in preparation for the return of the 2019-20 NHL season. Bruins forward Brad Marchand posted a photo to Instagram on Wednesday featuring he and teammate Patrice Bergeron ...
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IHSA To Vote On Basketball State Final Venue Monday CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The venue for the boys and girls state finals will come to a vote Monday. The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that the board of directors will discuss and vote on the host venues for the IHSA boys' and girls' ...
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Colorado State AD planning for full football schedule, 3 options for fans in stands The Colorado State athletics department is working on three crowd-size scenarios for football games at Canvas Stadium for the 2020 season. The Rams open the season Sept. 5 against the University of Colorado, which marks the first time CU has played in ...
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The Blue Jays select IF/OF Austin Martin fifth overall in the 2020 MLB Draft With the 5th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Blue Jays have selected utility player Austin Martin out of Vanderbilt. As the guy with arguably the best hit tool in the draft, Austin Martin's name has been mentioned near the top of the draft for months with more than ...
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Warren Moon: Tom Brady is 'not the same quarterback he was 3 or 4 years ago' Houston Oilers Hall of Famer Warren Moon was one of the few players at the quarterback position to have success on the football field after his 40th birthday. As a member of the Seattle Seahawks, he made the Pro Bowl at 41. During his final two seasons in ...
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WIAA reaffirms plan to play sports in fall, emphasizes need to be creative The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association said Wednesday it was planning for high-school sports to return in the fall, but creativity will be key as it negotiates the coronavirus pandemic. The WIAA said in a release that it is intending to begin ...
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel gets a second chance to finish his season About an hour ago. On the afternoon of Dec. 30, Jake Guentzel was selected to his first All-Star Game. Later that same evening, his season came to an immediate halt. Before the calendar turned to 2020, Guentzel was in the midst of a career season. Having ...
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We try to put a dollar figure on Coronavirus preparedness at Ole Miss Uncertain. Unprecedent. Trying. Challenging. You've undoubtedly heard those words far too many times in the last three months. Everyone is sick of hearing them and ready for the traditions of college football season. Who doesn't want to be in the Grove, ...
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NYSPHSAA task force still plans fall sports to start Aug. 24 if schools can open The task force formed to address New York State's issues with the coronavirus outbreak had its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, but has taken no drastic measures. The proposition of playing spring sports in the fall was a topic of discussion, but NYSPHSAA ...
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Ed Howard, Ben Hernandez ready for MLB Draft With most of his senior year milestones cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Carmel graduate Ed Howard still has a major life event to look forward to. "I was supposed to have prom, graduation, a state championship," Howard said. "All things I had in ...
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Michigan State, Central Michigan football to meet in 2023, 2027, 2030 East Lansing — Michigan State will continue to periodically play Central Michigan for at least the next decade as it announced three future games with the Chippewas on Wednesday. The Spartans and Chippewas will meet in the on Sept. 2 to open the 2023 ...
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Memorial Tournament announces safety protocols for fans The Memorial Tournament announced Wednesday safety protocols for patrons attending the tournament in July. » DOUBLEHEADER: PGA to hold back-to-back events in Dublin. The event will be held in Dublin at Muirfield Village Golf Club the week of July ...
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Packers' Kirksey benefits from familiar face in new location GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay's Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time. Kirksey signed with the Packers in March after ...
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