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Redskins join NFL teams making Juneteenth paid company holiday The Washington Redskins became the latest NFL team to recognize Juneteenth by giving their employees the day off Friday, joining a growing list that wants to honor the effective ending of slavery in the United States. Redskins coach Ron Rivera sent a ...
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Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says QB Jake Fromm has had talks with team, more apologizing to do Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said rookie quarterback Jake Fromm has communicated with the team on "more than one occasion" after texts surfaced earlier this month of Fromm suggesting guns should be priced to a point where "only elite white ...
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Saints official gave earlier help to New Orleans Archdiocese on sexual abuse crisis METAIRIE, La. -- The lawsuits calling for the public release of emails between the New Orleans Saints and the local Roman Catholic Archdiocese have mostly been put on hold since the archdiocese filed for bankruptcy last month, but new details in a Sports ...
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The Oral History of Michael Jordan's Pickup Games Against Regular Chicagoans Michael Jordan did play plenty of basketball in Chicago in 1993 and '94—just not for the Bulls. During his time with the Bulls, Jordan was a fixture at the Athletic Club at Illinois Center, an upscale gym downtown. There, during his first retirement from the NBA, ...
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Southern Heritage Classic, matching up HBCU teams, canceled over coronavirus The Southern Heritage Classic, which since 1990 has annually matched football teams from historically black colleges and universities at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the game's promoters ...
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Chargers coach: Teams 'crazy' not to have Colin Kaepernick on workout lists Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says teams "would be crazy" not to have free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on their workout lists this summer. Lynn told reporters Wednesday that the Chargers haven't made plans yet to work out Kaepernick ...
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Saints Offense will be Balanced and Prolific with these Role Players Since the arrival of quarterback Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton to the franchise in 2006, the New Orleans Saints have had one of the most consistently prolific offenses in the NFL. Brees, the NFL's all-time leader in passing yardage, touchdowns, ...
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Redskins Position Battles: Who will become second wide receiver across from Terry McLaurin? This week, JP Finlay and Pete Hailey will examine some of the more critical position battles you'll see on the Redskins over the next few months. Trending Now. 0:58 · O's draft pick Coby Mayo reflects on Parkland HS shooting · 1:13 · DMV athletes join fight ...
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Former Madden cover athletes congratulate Lamar Jackson on becoming the face of Madden 21 The NFL's best continue to show their support and welcome Lamar Jackson to the Madden family. In a video released by the league's Instagram Tuesday night, a handful of past Madden cover athletes sang their praises of Jackson and the new covers, which ...
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Darnold, Saquon among NFLers working out together at UCLA NFL teams haven't been able to gather for on-field work, but the NFL's aspiring players have met to get some reps in. This week's congregation might make some New York-based and Los Angeles-based fans want to take a shower. SNY's Ralph Vacchiano ...
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Ranking the 10 Best 2nd-Round NBA Draft Picks of All Time The NBA draft lottery can make or break an organization's fortunes. Securing the top pick can lead to a generational superstar and years of success. But over the course of the league's history, a handful of those franchise-altering talents were actually found ...
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Puck woes: NHL's bottom line facing short-term blow With so much uncertainty, Larry Quinn can't predict just how severe the NHL's financial losses might be due to the coronavirus pandemic. That doesn't stop the former Buffalo Sabres managing partner from providing a bleak assessment, at least for the short ...
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2020 RBC Heritage odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from dialed-in model that nailed six majors The 2020 RBC Heritage will provide viewers with star-studded groupings through the first two days of action. Rory McIlroy, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, will play alongside Rickie Fowler and defending champion C.T. Pan when the first 2020 RBC ...
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Premier League returns: Storylines, how to watch, schedule After 100 days, the Premier League is finally back. Trending Now. 0:58 · O's draft pick Coby Mayo reflects on Parkland HS shooting · 1:13 · DMV athletes join fight against police brutality · 0:27 · Ron Rivera and coaching staff return to Redskins Park · 0:56 ...
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Glued to the telly: Fans cheer as English soccer returns MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English soccer's longest suspension since World War II comes to an end Wednesday, bringing some relief to a nation deprived of its most popular sport during one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks. The Premier ...
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Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond calls for removal of controversial on-campus statue Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond is calling for the removal of the controversial on-campus statue of former A&M president Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The statue, known as "Sully," has been on the campus since 1919. Ross, a brigadier general in the ...
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Chris "Mad Dog" Russo catches the rabies while ranting about Bryce Harper and Trevor Bauer It's mid-June. New Yorkers have been stuck inside for four months. You have to sign a waiver to get an overpriced cup of coffee and there's no nightlife, no haircuts, and, most importantly, no baseball. People are starting to crack. Stir-crazy. Cabin fever.
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Matt Judon unimpressed with Roger Goodell's equality message Ravens linebacker Matt Judon had a strong message for Roger Goodell, who recently publicly provided his support for the "Black Lives Matter" movement. It's a bit too late for the sentiment. "I think we should've been questioning why Roger Goodell didn't say, ...
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LSU Football Quarterback Joe Burrow Named Roy F. Kramer Male Athlete of the Year by SEC LSU quarterback Joe Burrow was named the Roy F. Kramer Male Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, the SEC announced in a press release. The recognition caps off what should be among the final awards the senior quarterback wins after his dominant 2019 ...
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49ers hilariously troll Seahawks on Twitter with Dre Greenlaw tackle If there is an NFL season this year, the 49ers don't play the Seattle Seahawks for more than four months from now. In the meantime, the 49ers already are beating their rival on Twitter. The Seahawks joined the latest Twitter craze and asked fans to retweet to ...
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Browns Rumors: Latest Buzz on Jadeveon Clowney Contract Talks For good reason, Cleveland Browns fans may be catching themselves daydreaming a little more than usual lately. As the team considers a long-term extension for star defensive end Myles Garrett, the Browns are also interested in marquee free agent ...
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Mailbag: The 2020 US Open Is On, But Questions Still Linger Let's start with the 2020 U.S. Open, which will be held in—wait for it—Corona Park at its appointed dates, August 24 through September 13. A lot of you have written in and your opinions are—literally—all over the map. From "this is insanity" to "shame on ...
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Report: More Texas Players Test Positive for COVID-19 At least one outlet is reporting the number of Texas players positive for COVID-19 has risen to six so far, with a total of 15 players quarantined. Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com is reporting the number of positive tests has risen through the early part of ...
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Scott Boras is talking about rectal thermometers, pancakes, and chickens Yep, Scott Boras is still out there in Newport Beach, calling up reporters and saying odd things. Things intended to be funny and profound but which, at times anyway, land like jokes told by a robot that was programmed for humor but which jussssst miss the ...
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Nani: Cristiano Ronaldo "probably" coming to MLS in future Cristiano Ronaldo to MLS? Orlando City SC star Nani said it could come to fruition. Nani, who was teammates with Ronaldo at Manchester United and on the Portuguese national team, hasn't had recent conversations with the global icon. But he revealed in ...
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D-Backs' Jon Duplantier Feels Like He's 'On an Island' as Black MLB Player During a roundtable discussion titled "Being Black in Baseball and America," Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier recounted how he felt when an opposing player made a racist remark toward him during his senior year of high school. Duplantier ...
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Brandon Brooks is doing jiu jitsu 2 days after tearing Achilles If there were any questions about how Brandon Brooks would attack his rehab from his second Achilles tear in two years, they've been answered pretty quickly. Just two days after tearing his Achilles, Brooks is already doing jiu jitsu with a boot on his left foot.
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Bayern Munich: a tale of German football dominance Goalscorer Robert Lewandowski is hugged by Jerome Boateng during Tuesday's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. Goalscorer Robert Lewandowski is hugged by Jerome Boateng during Tuesday's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen (AFP Photo/Martin Meissner).
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Promoter in Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight dropped as adviser from Bahraini group over alleged organized crime links LONDON -- The controversial boxing promoter helping to arrange the all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been dropped as an adviser to a Bahraini sports organization that is looking to bring high-profile bouts to the ...
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When should baseball return? Dr. Anthony Fauci says MLB should wrap up play in September. How long should baseball's short season extend? The players say November. The owners say October. Advertisement. But, if the sole factor is minimizing risk for the novel coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the ...
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We Missed the Premier League, too: Remembering Sergio Aguero's 2012 title-winning goal for Manchester City Weekend mornings haven't been the same since the English Premier League paused its season. The EPL will be back on NBC today when Aston Villa hosts Sheffield United at 1p.m. on NBC Sports Network followed by Arsenal at Manchester City at 3:15 p.m..
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Report: ESPN will use Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit for MNF if college football season is delayed or canceled ESPN has announced that Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland won't return to Monday Night Football. ESPN has not yet named their replacements. Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that ESPN is biding its time because it plans to shift Chris ...
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Napoli vs. Juventus Live Stream: How to Watch Coppa Italia Final on TV, Start Time Juventus meets Napoli Wednesday in the Coppa Italia final in Rome. Juventus had won the Coppa Italia for four consecutive years heading into last season before it was eliminated by eventual runners-up Atalanta in the quarterfinals. Juve also enters the ...
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One Month Back: Key moments from NASCAR's return It may be hard to believe, but NASCAR's return to racing is now one month old. On May 17, NASCAR became one of the first major sport leagues to come out of hibernation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ending a 71-day hiatus. Since then, 17 races ...
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Berlin finale could lead to more retirements Formula E's use of three circuit layouts at the Tempelhof Airport in Berlin to complete the coronavirus-interrupted 2019-20 season could lead to more cars running out of energy. The championship announced on Wednesday that six races will take place across ...
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The 15 best US Opens, ranked A month ago, we ranked the 15 best PGA Championships of all time during the week of the 2020 championship … or what would have been the week of the 2020 championship in a world without COVID (see you now in August at TPC Harding Park).
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Detroit Lions land 5 players on ESPN's all-decade team for NFC North ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are well represented on ESPN's all-decade team for the NFC North with five players featured. ESPN is working its way through an all-decade team for each division this week as the NFL creeps into its summer break.
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Southampton-Norwich City Preview The Premier League is back in action, but there might not be enough time for Norwich City to keep their status in the top-flight. The Canaries return from the coronavirus lockdown in need of a massive surge, starting Friday night at Carrow Road versus ...
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Fraser rejects contract extension at struggling Bournemouth BOURNEMOUTH, England — Bournemouth's chances of escaping relegation have taken a blow after Ryan Fraser turned down the opportunity to sign a short-term contract extension to the end of the prolonged Premier League season. Support our ...
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Controversial Former Sixers' Boss Bryan Colangelo Buys Stake In Australian NBL Team Controversial former Philadelphia 76ers boss Bryan Colangelo is the leader of a group that has bought the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL, LaMelo Ball's former team. The team will be re-branded as simply the Hawks. The syndicate also includes ...
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AFC North all-decade honors: Game-breaking receivers The start of a new decade is upon us with the 2020 NFL season. But before we get rolling with the '20s, ESPN is taking a look back at the best -- and worst -- of the 2010s and naming the top players of the decade for all 32 teams. From the top players to the ...
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Cecilia Zandalasini to miss 2020 season, Lynx sign Megan Huff Forward Cecilia Zandalasini will miss the 2020 season due to a personal decision, the Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday. More Lynx coverage. Cecilia Zandalasini to miss 2020 season, Lynx sign Megan Huff · VOTE: Jersey tournament — (3) Lynx ...
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French Open to begin September 27 as ATP, WTA reveal August restarts Paris (AFP) - Roland Garros chiefs said Wednesday that the delayed French Open will get underway on September 27 as the ruling bodies of world tennis revealed a new-look calendar for a sport placed on ice since mid-March due to the coronavirus.
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Simone Biles, other gymnasts seek report on FBI's investigation of Larry Nassar Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was among a half-dozen Olympic and world championship gold medalists who asked the Justice Department's inspector general to release to the public a report on the FBI's investigation of the Larry Nassar/USA ...
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Napoli Signs Dries Mertens to Contract Extension NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Four days after becoming Napoli's all-time leading scorer, Dries Mertens was given a contract extension with the club. Hours before playing the Italian Cup final, Napoli announced Wednesday that Mertens agreed to a two-year ...
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Hojbjerg stripped of Saints captaincy London (AFP) - Southampton will go into the closing stages of the season with a new skipper after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was stripped of the captaincy by coach Ralph Hasenhuttl. Denmark midfielder Hojbjerg has spoken of his wish to join a Champions ...
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College basketball offers rolling in for Grand Blanc star Ty Rodgers FLINT – Syracuse and Florida State are the latest schools to make scholarship offers to four-star recruit Ty Rodgers of Grand Blanc. Rodgers tweeted that he received offers from both schools, who join Michigan, Houston, Marquette and Ohio State in the ...
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UNLV Removes 'Hey Reb!' Statue, Considers Changing Mascot UNLV removed the "Hey Reb!" statue from its campus on Tuesday night, and the university could change its mascot from the Rebels in the coming weeks. "In our recent conversations with the donor, we mutually agreed it was best to remove the statue and ...
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Monaco appoints Paul Mitchell as sporting director MONACO — French league club Monaco appointed Paul Mitchell as its sporting director on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Englishman, who is widely regarded as one of the most efficient talent scouts in Europe, previously worked with RB Leipzig and Premier ...
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Formula 1 praises Hamilton for pushing diversity Six-time Formula 1 world champion Hamilton has been heavily involved in the recent activism against racial injustice, sparked by the murder of George Floyd in the United States last month. Hamilton - the only black driver in F1 history - called out F1 as an ...
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