Denver Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio knows that there is still racism alive and well out in the real world that needs to be fixed. Sad thing is, he believes that there is no racism in the NFL. You can already imagine, this did not go overwell with a lot of people.
P.K. Subban donated $50,000 to the daughter of George Floyd on Wednesday. The New Jersey Devils defenseman said he contacted NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who told him the League would match the donation. Floyd, a black man, died in police ...
In the two months since our last proper mock draft, much has taken place behind the scenes, with teams conducting loads of Zoom interviews with prospects, the NCAA's withdrawal deadline for eligibility being indefinitely delayed, and everything pointing to ...
NASHVILLE – Jim Haslett concedes that he has "seen probably everything." Yet the long-time NFL coach never has looked up to one of his former players as his boss. Until now. As one of this offseason's additions to the Tennessee Titans staff, the 64-year-old ...
Pat Dye, a Hall of Fame college football coach who took over a downtrodden Auburn program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, died June 1 at a hospice facility in Auburn, Ala. He was 80. Lee County, Ala., coroner Bill Harris said ...
The MLS Players Association approved a proposal from MLS related to economics in 2020, as well as a modified collective bargaining agreement, the union announced on Wednesday. The approval of the proposal avoids a lockout that had been threatened ...
Dak Prescott is furious, and he's not willing to remain silent. When George Floyd died at the hands (read: knee) of the Minneapolis Police Department in May, it sparked outrage that sent shockwaves around the planet. Derek Chauvin, the individual seen ...
Miami (FL) received a verbal commitment on Wednesday from a top 247 player in wide receiver Jacolby George. Such a commitment is notable on its own, but this marks the second time in nearly a year that George has given a non-binding pledge to the ...
A racehorse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finished second in his debut Wednesday at Belmont Park in New York. Fauci the 2-year-old colt was beaten by a horse named Prisoner in the third race. He was the favorite at less than even money. Co-owner Phillip ...
Want more basketball in your inbox? Sign up for Marc Stein's weekly N.B.A. newsletter here. There was so much fretting and behind-the-scenes lobbying throughout the league last week about how many N.B.A. teams would be allowed to continue their ...
MLB owners and the MLB Players Association continue to hash out details, some in public, about a 2020 baseball season. The owners have been suggesting a shorter season, claiming that they lose money on every game played without fans in attendance.
The Panthers brought in cornerback Eli Apple late last week — a former first-round pick with significant starting experience for two teams over his first four years in the league. On Wednesday, head coach Matt Rhule revealed Carolina had targeted Apple ...
Though it's unclear when Kings prospects will be able to return to the ice, the team on Wednesday signed two more of their up-and-coming players, 2019 draft picks Arthur Kaliyev and Jordan Spence, to entry-level contracts. Both are coming off of strong ...
Schalke and U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie published a video on social media on Wednesday that mixed footage of police officers using force against black people with clips of football players and other athletes saying: "Enough is enough." Chelsea and ...
Four-star wide receiver Ketron Jackson released his top seven schools on Wednesday. And the Colorado Buffaloes made the cut. The other schools include Arkansas, Texas, Texas A&M, TCU, SMU and Oregon State. He had previously released his top 14 ...
This isn't just a matchup of Nick Saban going against one of his trademark season-opening wins, but also of Alabama professors/teachers. When Sports Illustrated wanted a big-name presence for its first cover story on Nick Saban in 2007, it reached out to ...
Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders said he was so angry that he was brought to tears after seeing video of the senseless death of George Floyd by a former Minneapolis police officer. "Seeing that video, what upset me was obviously that he was ...
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — As more players spoke out against racial discrimination and injustice, the German soccer federation said it will not punish those who protest against the killing of George Floyd. The Bundesliga has seen several players ...
A former University of Alabama gymnast said via social media Tuesday night that she had been involved in a "very disturbing" incident that included a racially inappropriate comment during a practice last season. Tia Kiaku, a walk-on member of the 2020 team ...
Andre Silva and Stefan Ilsanker sent Eintracht Frankfurt to Bundesliga safety and sent Werder Bremen crashing to a new reality in a 3-0 at the Weserstadion on Wednesday. Eintracht's 35 points put it eight points clear of the bottom three with five matches to ...
Los Angeles (AFP) - A stadium named after Major League Baseball's first black player was used by Los Angeles police to detain anti-racism protestors, triggering criticism Wednesday from the university that runs the venue. University of California Los Angeles ...
Win or lose, Amanda Nunes will make history when she faces Felicia Spencer on Saturday in the main event of UFC 250 in Las Vegas. The famed two-division champion defends her featherweight belt to top the 12-bout UFC 250 fight card at the Apex facility, ...
Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki participated in the cleanup effort after protesters demonstrated in downtown Dallas on Tuesday night: Bleacher Report @BleacherReport. Dirk Nowitzki helped clean up downtown Dallas following another night of ...
ORLANDO -Much of the excitement that came in July of 2000 following the Orlando Magic's free-agent signings of Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill flattened out when Hill was lost for the entirety of that season because of a debilitating injury to his left ankle.
Browns receiver Odell Beckham continues to rehab from offseason core muscle surgery. But new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Wednesday that Beckham is participating in the team's voluntary virtual offseason program. "He is all in," Van Pelt said, ...
Trabzonspor's outstanding season put it on the verge of a return to European football, but the Turkish Super Lig leaders won't get to enjoy the spoils of victory. Trabzonspor has failed to meet the terms of a Financial Fair Play agreement made with UEFA in ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family. Miller announced his decision Wednesday on social media. "As much as I've loved this job and had a ...
NHRA Drag Racing will make its return at Lucas Oil Raceway. The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will hold events on the weekends of July 11-12 and July 18-19 at LOR, opening a 19-event revised schedule. There will be a limited capacity for spectators, per ...
The Brooklyn Nets have not shied away from their desire to land a third star this offseason, but excluding Bradley Beal, who should they potentially target? Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets made headlines earlier this season when he told the media, "it's ...
For the first time in over 50 years, Pittsburgh Steelers training camp will not be held at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. The NFL has told all teams that training camps will be conducted only at team facilities this season, which means the Steelers will hold their ...
Scenes from Belmont Park as horse racing returns on June 3, 2020, without fans allowed in the venue for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Jockey Reylu Gutierrez, riding Star of the West,. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost. Jockey Reylu ...
Seattle Seahawks fans listened to (or muted) Ronde Barber a lot last season, but he won't be on the NFL on FOX anymore. In another offseason broadcast shakeup, FOX opted not to renew Barber's contract and he's expected to be replaced by former New ...
Tom Brady seems like a natural born leader. That was evident by his ability to step in for an injured Drew Bledsoe in 2001 and lead the New England Patriots to the first of six Super Bowl victories in his 20 year tenure. Now, Brady has a fresh start in Tampa ...
There will likely be changes to the 2021 salary cap due to the pandemic but the Buffalo Bills are in a position to handle them. According to NFL reporters Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista the NFL and NFLPA are going to have tough negotiations ...
Florida is just one college football program that is anxious to get back to the facilities and field. For Gators head coach Dan Mullen, the adjustment was a challenge but the staff and players were able to do a lot of different things to keep everyone mentally ...
Players from all levels of college baseball are set to compete in the three-day, four-team Collegiate Summer Baseball Invitational in Bryan, Texas. ESPN2 will televise two games Thursday night. Games on Friday and Saturday are pay-per-view. The players ...
NASCAR driver Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. joined this week's episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast and spoke about race in the sport and fellow drivers speaking out — or not – about racial injustices and police brutality. In addition to talking with Dale ...
LOS ANGELES – After showing himself to be one of college baseball's most valuable relievers through the shortened 2020 season, Ethan Hoopingarner was named to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's Freshman All-America team this week. Hoopingarner is ...
By Alan Baldwin. LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One champions Mercedes will not rule out Sebastian Vettel's chances of driving for them next year because they may need a replacement for Lewis Hamilton or Valtteri Bottas, team principal Toto Wolff said on ...
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has revealed he cried after the club confirmed they wanted to sign him in January. The Portuguese playmaker completed his move to Old Trafford in the final days of the January transfer window after United agreed an ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been active both on social media and personally walking in peaceful protests in the city in the wake of George Floyd's death. Harris further used his voice and platform on Wednesday, ...
The Major League Soccer Players Association has today declared plans to resume their 2020 season, following the COVID-19 pandemic disruption. In their statement, the MLSPA explain that this move will grant 'certainty' and allow members to 'move forward ...
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