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Blazers' Carmelo Anthony slims down ahead of switch to small forward There are many different versions of Carmelo Anthony, but as pictures and videos popped up over the first week of the Portland Trail Blazers' practices in Orlando, Florida, a new version emerged: Skinny Melo. "Every summer it's a different name for me," ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves to win back-to-back MVPs, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says In Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer's mind, his pick for NBA MVP is an easy choice: Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the league told teams on Friday that the races for MVP and other regular-season individual awards are now over -- ahead of the NBA ...
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Crawford not ruled out by Blackhawks entering Cup Qualifiers CHICAGO -- Corey Crawford could return for the Chicago Blackhawks this season even though they have deemed him "unfit to play" through the first four practice days of training camp, coach Jeremy Colliton said Friday. "I mean, for now there's no change, but ...
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'They all need to be exposed': DJ Swearinger calls out former Washington coach Jay Gruden In the wake of a shocking Washington Post report on a sexual harassment scandal involving executives of Washington's NFL team, former Washington safety D.J. Swearinger is calling for high-ranking members of the organization to be "exposed." Swearinger ...
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MLB remains conscious of public resources when conducting weekly tests PHOENIX — Major League Baseball's COVID-19 testing sweep appears to be having some success even as large swaths of the United States continue to struggle with containing the fast-spreading virus. MLB and the players' union released statistics on ...
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NFLPA wants players tested daily for virus when camps open The NFL Players Association wants players tested daily for coronavirus, one of the outstanding points in discussions with the NFL over health and safety protocols as the start of training camp draws near. "We believe daily testing is important, especially given ...
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Two weeks later, A's prospect Jesus Luzardo finally on field OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Jesus Luzardo's family and friends are all feeling well, and the Oakland pitcher never experienced any symptoms despite a positive coronavirus test that delayed his arrival with the Athletics. The prized left-handed prospect finally ...
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Brewers' Woodruff easy choice to start season opener MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener. Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Friday that Woodruff will get the start ...
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How Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner plan to make second base a Cubs 'strong suit' The two Cubs taking ground balls at second base Friday afternoon had vastly different resumes. Jason Kipnis: The nine-season veteran returning home to Chicago after becoming a staple in Cleveland. Nico Hoerner: The 23-year-old with 20 big-league ...
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AJ Pollock enduring 'wild ride' with premature baby then Covid-19 LOS ANGELES — As A.J. Pollock and his wife, Kate, prepared for the birth of their first child, they no doubt heard what a roller-coaster ride parenthood could be, filled with unexpected dips and dives, joys and fears deeper than you can imagine. They had no ...
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Jeremy Roenick Suing NBC Sports Over "Threesome" Comments, Cites Off-Color Tara Lapinski/Johnny Weir Remarks Hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick filed suit Friday in Manhattan Supreme Court against NBC Sports, saying he was wrongfully dismissed for making a comment about a desired "threesome" with an on-air partner while other commentators said equally racy ...
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2021 Cubs Convention canceled over coronavirus concerns, uncertainty With uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the 2021 Cubs Convention has been canceled. The annual fan festival, which has existed since 1986, was scheduled for Jan. 15-17, 2021 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel. Weekend passes typically would be ...
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Aaron Civale was determined to finish what he started in 4-1 Cleveland Indians intrasquad victory CLEVELAND, Ohio — Aaron Civale wasn't leaving the mound Friday until his job was finished. Even if that meant calling Francisco Lindor back into the batter's box for one more swing. Civale's pitch count was so low after six innings of Friday's Cleveland ...
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Rob Gronkowski's shockingly high Madden 21 rating has fans in an uproar It's been more than a year since Rob Gronkowski last played football. The former New England Patriots tight end retired after the 2018 season, lost a noticeable amount of weight, and even enjoyed a brief stint in the WWE before deciding to reunite with ...
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Daniel Bard makes Rockies roster after seven-year absence DENVER (AP) — Daniel Bard never ran from the mental hiccups that derailed a promising pitching career with the Boston Red Sox. Through a half-dozen comeback attempts since his last appearance in the big leagues in 2013, Bard couldn't rediscover his ...
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Yankees' Clint Frazier unfazed by mask-pledge critics Clint Frazier was widely praised for saying he would wear a mask during games throughout the regular season in an attempt to not just protect himself, but those around him. But because this is 2020, he also drew criticism from some. "It was interesting," ...
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Tuukka Rask returns to Bruins practice, then is named a Vezina Trophy finalist Rask, whom coach Bruce Cassidy said was "stung by a shot" in Tuesday's practice, left Thursday's practice early. He reported for duty Friday at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton and was apparently full-go, but his appearance on a video call later that day offered ...
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Twins' Luis Arraez injured, Berrios is Opening Day starter, 2 added to roster Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is considered day-to-day because of right knee tendinitis after leaving an intrasquad game early Friday at Target Field. Arraez reached on an error in the second inning, then took off for second on a wild pitch, pulling up as ...
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Domingo German says he's leaving baseball on Instagram Domingo German may have retired Friday night. The Yankees right hander, who is serving the remainder of a domestic violence suspension, posted a cryptic post on Instagram about being proud of his 11 years in the Yankees organization and then posted, ...
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Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann out with arm injury DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers veteran starter Jordan Zimmermann has been sidelined with forearm tightness, casting doubt on whether he will begin the season in the club's starting rotation. Zimmermann was scheduled to pitch in Friday night's intrasquad but did ...
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Pro sports teams are starting to get rid of racist names. Hundreds of US high schools still have them Washington has finally crumbled. After multiple lawsuits, the loss of a trademark and even calls from former President Obama, Washington's football team will change its name, despite owner Dan Snyder's insistence he would "NEVER" do so. The pressure ...
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Weaver's goal lifts Thorns over Courage 1-0 in Challenge Cup HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup with a surprising 1-0 upset victory over the two-time defending league ...
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Arizona State gets commitment from 2021 4-star WR Junior Alexander Arizona State and Herm Edwards got more good news this week on the recruiting trail with a commitment from 2021 four-star wide receiver Junior Alexander. Alexander spoke with 247Sports on his decision to commit to a school he hadn't physically visited ...
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DeChambeau cards quintiple bogey 10, misses cut at Memorial Los Angeles (AFP) - Bryson DeChambeau's bigger-is-better philosophy couldn't be applied to his quintuple bogey 10 at the par-five 15th hole Friday in the second round of the Memorial tournament. The big number ensured that the world number seven ...
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Angels' Justin Anderson to undergo Tommy John surgery Right-handed reliever will undergo the procedure Wednesday, the first Angels pitcher to have one in 18 months. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Reddit ...
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Blackhawks undaunted by home-ice disadvantage at Oilers' Rogers Place 2020 is the year the NHL can't catch a break. In case a global pandemic and the consolidation of 24 NHL teams into two hub cities weren't enough, torrential rains in Edmonton flooded parts of Rogers Place — one of those two hub arenas — on Thursday.
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Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez reportedly met with Robert Kraft to discuss Mets' development project Alex Rodriguez and fiancé Jennifer Lopez are reportedly interested in putting in a bid for the New York Mets — and sources tell the New York Post that they recently met with Robert and Jonathan Kraft to discuss a potential partnership. Based on a report by ...
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SEC to honor scholarships for athletes who choose not to compete this fall The Southeastern Conference announced Friday that all student-athletes who decide to not participate during the 2020 fall semester because of health or safety concerns due to the coronavirus will continue to have their scholarships honored by their ...
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The Latest: NHRA revises schedule yet again The NHRA has revised its schedule yet again, postponing its next two stops until further notice while adding a fourth race in the Indianapolis area. The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The NHRA has revised its ...
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The fall and rise of Leeds United 2003/04: The relegation. It all went wrong so fast. Just three years after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League - with a side containing the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Harry Kewell, Jonathan Woodgate, Lee Bowyer, Mark Viduka and Alan Smith - Leeds ...
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Oklahoma tops Big 12 football preseason poll For the fifth straight year Oklahoma is the favorite in the Big 12 football preseason poll which is voted on by media representatives who cover the Big 12 Conference. This year marks the eighth time since 2011 in which the Sooners topped the preseason ...
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Cam Newton upgrade over Tom Brady? Shannon Sharpe disagrees Former Green Bay Packers receiver James Jones said this week he believes Cam Newton will be an upgrade at quarterback over Tom Brady for the New England Patriots, a bold claim that has since been dragged through the mud by various national ...
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West Ham looks safe in Premier League after beating Watford LONDON — Michail Antonio scored his seventh goal in five games as West Ham all but secured another season in the English Premier League with a 3-1 win that kept Watford in relegation trouble on Friday. The Hammers struck three times in a dominant ...
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RAPTORS: Bulked-up Boucher's push for more minutes gaining traction This being the re-start of an in-progress season, there was little thought given to the Raptors rotation really changing that much given how successful they were up until that point where the season was put on hold for four months. But if there is a player making ...
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Extended break gave Leafs captain Tavares chance to get his body right John Tavares didn't like his overall consistency during the 2019-20 regular season. The Maple Leafs captain figured his play mirrored what unfolded with the team as a whole. "I had some really good stretches of hockey and then I felt at times I wasn't as ...
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Florida man pleads not guilty in connection to Goedert assault A Florida man made his initial appearance in magistrate court Friday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of simple assault in connection to a June 20 incident in which Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was punched at an Aberdeen bar.
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