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Bill Belichick: Cam Newton will have to win Patriots' starting QB job If Cam Newton is to succeed Tom Brady as starting quarterback of the New England Patriots, he's going to have to earn the job in training camp. Bill Belichick stopped decisively short of naming Newton the team's QB1. "That spot is the same as all the other ...
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Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky delivers warning shot to critics Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky delivered a message to his critics Friday. "...I'm just trying to prove everybody wrong and prove my teammates right," he said on a video call with Chicago media. Trubisky, 25, is set to compete in training camp with ...
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Pac-12 unveils 10-game CFB schedule, Oregon-OSU set for Oct. 17 Just weeks after the Pac-12 Conference announced all games would be played in-conference due to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference has revealed its plan to move forward with the 2020 season. In a meeting on Friday, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry ...
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New Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended three games Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse has been suspended three games by the NFL for violation of its substance abuse policy. Kearse, 26, signed with the Lions in March after four seasons in Minnesota, where he played in 62 games with five starts, making 79 ...
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Giants' Judge says sacrifice needed for NFL to have season New York Giants coach Joe Judge believes the NFL players and coaches will have to sacrifice if the league is going to have a season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to the media Friday for the first time since players started reporting to ...
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Antonio Brown suspended 8 games by NFL The NFL has come to a decision regarding Antonio Brown. The league announced Friday that the free agent wideout will be suspended without pay for the first eight games of the 2020 season. The 32-year-old's suspension will begin Week 1, even if Brown is ...
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Why this weekend at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is more than just a tuneup for the PGA Championship MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- With the PGA Championship, the first major of the season only a week away, some of the golf's biggest names, including a handful who have struggled with their games and others who have made big changes, are finally starting to find ...
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Celtics vs. Bucks odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, July 31 predictions from proven model on 52-32 roll Eastern Conference contenders meet up on Friday in a highly-anticipated matchup as the Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 6:30 p.m. ET in the Orlando NBA bubble. The Celtics are one of the most balanced teams in the East, and they are ...
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac is lone player to stand for anthem LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic stood for the national anthem before his team's game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, the lone player or coach in that game who did not kneel. Isaac stood with his hands behind his ...
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TNT's NBA Restart doubleheader sees major increase in viewership TNT's coverage of last night's NBA Restart – fueled by LA Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers delivering an average of 3.4 million total viewers – more than doubled the network's average viewership for a regular season telecast. Last night's ...
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Steve Kerr on Daryl Morey-China-Hong Kong situation: 'I handled it really poorly' Warriors coach Steve Kerr is incredibly outspoken on political issues. He even once said, "If you look at the history of the world, the biggest problems come when people don't speak. So, I think it's important to express your views." But when controversy erupted ...
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2020 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: 14-team, PPR mock draft reflects the rise of Clyde Edwards-Helaire We held our first mock draft since Chiefs running back Damien Williams announced Wednesday that he was opting out for the season over concerns related to COVID-19, and I wanted to see where Clyde Edwards-Helaire would be selected. I didn't have to ...
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High-risk Orioles pitcher Kohl Stewart opts out of season as Chris Davis returns after COVID scare A week where the Orioles haven't been able to escape the impact of the COVID-19 virus continued in that vein Friday when high-risk young pitcher Kohl Stewart, who has Type 1 Diabetes, opted-out of the season. Stewart's departure washed out some of the ...
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Even Without SEC, ACC Still Planning to Keep 'Plus One' Format The SEC's decision on Thursday to adopt a conference only football schedule for 2020 rather than follow the ACC's lead with a "10-plus-1" format was met with disappointment around commissioner John Swofford's geographic footprint -- especially from those ...
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Ex-Warriors coach Mark Jackson reacts to Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau Mark Jackson -- a native of the Big Apple -- was drafted by the New York Knicks with the No. 18 overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. The former Warriors coach played six full seasons (plus part of the 2000-01 campaign) with the organization, and represented ...
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San Francisco 49ers Look to Increase Stake in Leeds United LONDON — It took the San Francisco 49ers seven years to turn their interest in owning a piece of an English soccer team into reality. Now, two years after buying a 10 percent stake in Leeds United, the 49ers' owners are looking to increase their investment, ...
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Will Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb be ready for opener? "No doubt" Memo to Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, running back Derrick Henry and left tackle Taylor Lewan: Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb expects to play in the teams' Sept. 14 season opener. "Yeah, no doubt, I feel like I'll be ready to go," ...
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Transcript: Pelicans David Griffin media availability - July 31, 2020 David Griffin Media Availability – July 31, 2020. Opening Statement: "Thank you very much for taking the time to listen to me first. I just want to make a statement regarding Zion Williamson. I know there's a lot of consternation about the fact that he didn't play ...
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The Latest: George Washington dropping 7 sports The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. George Washington is discontinuing seven sports programs, three that compete at the NCAA level and four non-NCAA sports, as part of the university's attempt to address ...
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Oladipo "Optimistic" He'll Play Saturday Pacers fans will have to wait one more day before finding out if Victor Oladipo will take the floor for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. Though he stopped short of fully committing to playing during a Zoom call with the media on Friday, Oladipo strongly ...
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies in NBA restart: Live updates The Portland Trail Blazers are an extreme long shot to return to the Western Conference finals, but in the strangest of seasons maybe simply reaching the NBA playoffs would be accomplishment enough. That drive begins at 1 p.m. Friday against Memphis ...
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Former Beaver Nick Madrigal gets called up by White Sox for MLB debut Another Oregon State Beaver is getting his shot at the majors. The White Sox have officially called up second baseman Nick Madrigal, according to Jeff Passan on ESPN.com. The Chicago White Sox are calling up highly regraded second baseman Nick ...
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Chelsea boss Lampard not targeting David Luiz as Arsenal's weak link Chelsea boss Frank Lampard knows the quality of David Luiz and will not be targeting the centre-back as an Arsenal weakness in Saturday's FA Cup final. Brazil centre-back David Luiz found his Gunners future under scrutiny after a poor display in a 3-0 ...
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NBA rumors: Kings player received inconclusive coronavirus test result The NBA's Orlando bubble so far has so far been clear of any positive coronavirus tests, which is good news for everyone involved. But just hours before the Kings are prepared to open their schedule against the San Antonio Spurs, a report of a potential ...
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Miami Heat will have some sort of social justice message when regular season resumes The Miami Heat are expected to follow the rest of the NBA's lead and display a protest in the fight against social injustice before their game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday in Orlando. When the restart began, teams took a knee during the national ...
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Paul Zeise: Notre Dame in the ACC is mutually beneficial The moans among some ACC fans came almost immediately after the ACC announced Notre Dame would have a chance to win the conference championship game. They were predictable and they were shrouded in a lot of the same Notre Dame envy that ...
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Jacque Vaughn's simplified Nets offense, explained Let's be real: Almost everything about the NBA restart in Orlando is outside of Jacque Vaughn's control. Three of the interim Nets coach's four best players are hurt or sick. The coronavirus pandemic forced the NBA into a four-month hiatus, then a bubble.
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Rams offensive lineman opts out; two go on COVID reserve list Rams offensive lineman Chandler Brewer, who has a history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, has opted out of the 2020 NFL season, and rookie linebacker Terrell Lewis and defensive lineman Michael Hoecht were placed on the COVID/IR list, the team ...
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Broncos' Nick Vannett: Now lone veteran TE The Broncos have parted ways Jeff Heuerman, Brandon Krisztal of KOA News Radio reports. The move leaves Vannett as the veteran in the Broncos' tight-end room. Heuerman's exit seemed inevitable back in March as Vannett's signing tied up a fair amount ...
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Capital One Arena ready to take cash bets at box office The box office at Capital One Arena in Washington is being transformed into a sportsbook, complete with betting windows and self-serve kiosks, and will begin taking cash bets Friday, a first for an American sports venue. Beginning at 4 p.m., Friday, ...
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Former NYCFC coach Dome Torrent lands at Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo Former New York City FC head coach Dome Torrent is the new coach at Flamengo, the Brazilian club announced on Friday. Torrent was linked with no shortage of vacant head coaching positions, including a few in Major League Soccer after mutually ...
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John Force Racing pauses racing activities until 2021 John Force has announced that his hugely successful eponymous NHRA team will "remain parked for the 2020 season in order to come back at championship caliber." Although the NHRA resumed its season this month, after a four-month hiatus caused by ...
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Atlanta Braves lineup: Sean Newcomb pitches Adeiny Hechavarria plays second Atlanta Braves lineup shuffled as they rest last year's NL leader in hits for game one of the Mets series. Adeiny Hechavarria gets the start at second. Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker continues to rest key players during the season-opening 20-game ...
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Angels' Kyle Keller: Recalled from alternate site Keller was recalled from the Angels' alternate training site Thursday. A roster spot opened up for Keller with outfielder Mike Trout being placed on the paternity list Thursday evening. Keller, who logged a 3.38 ERA over 10 appearances for the Marlins in 2019, ...
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NFL, NFLPA deal to be signed "hopefully today" One week ago, the NFL and NFL Players Association worked out an agreement on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement that accommodates pro football in a pandemic. As of this moment, the formal paperwork still hasn't been finalized. Per a source with ...
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Panthers weigh patience against urgency as NHL begins first five-game series since '86 Joel Quenneville hadn't had to think about a five-game series in more than 30 years. He was playing in the league — one reporter reminded him Monday in Toronto — the last time the NHL held a best-of-5 postseason series. "It's going back just a couple of ...
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LeSean McCoy signs with Buccaneers as newest Tom Brady weapon Shady's back for a 12th season. LeSean McCoy agreed to a one-year deal with the Buccaneers on Thursday, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. The 32-year-old is another weapon for the new Tom Brady-led offense in Tampa. It is a position the franchise ...
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USC aggressively fought for SEC scheduling that would've allowed Clemson game to happen University of South Carolina officials fought aggressively for the chance to play Clemson during the new Southeastern Conference football schedule shortened by COVID-19, but confirmed Friday it's highly unlikely any change could be forthcoming to make it ...
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Las Vegas Raiders' coach Jon Gruden on Marcus Mariota: 'I've been impressed' Marcus Mariota has been in training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders for less than a week and he's already causing head coach Jon Gruden to smile. Mariota, who signed a two-year, $17.5 million free agent contract with the team in March, starts training ...
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'We'll come together for change': New Nike ad shows unifying power of sports A stunning new Nike ad melds together footage of everyday athletes and superstars like Megan Rapinoe and LeBron James. NIKE / YouTube. Get the latest from TODAY. Sign up for our newsletter. SUBSCRIBE. July 31, 2020, 12:58 PM PDT / Source: TODAY.
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Franklin & Marshall College announces cancellation of all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest NCAA Resocialization Guidelines, Franklin & Marshall College has officially announced their cancellation of all fall sporting competitions. In a press release from Franklin & Marshall, ...
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Kings' Harrison Barnes donates $200000 to victims of police brutality, gun violence Kings forward Harrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany, are donating $200,000 during the NBA restart to aid families of people who have been victims of police brutality and gun violence, Excel Sports Management said. Barnes will donate $25,000 for each of the ...
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DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career. The school announced Funderburk's decision Friday. "I think we have all the ...
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Washington's Troy Brown Jr. starting in Friday's game against Suns Washington Wizards small forward Troy Brown Jr. is starting in Friday's lineup against the Phoenix Suns. What It Means: Brown Jr. will make his 15th start this season at small forward against the Suns. In a role with Washington's first unit, our models project ...
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Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to cornerbacks: Be ready Jim Schwartz on Friday confirmed what many suspected: Prized veteran addition Darius Slay will follow top opposing receivers all over the field. Except when he doesn't. Advertisement. "I don't know that it's going to be a 100%-of-all-the-time thing," the Eagles ...
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Salah always planned to land Champions League & Premier League crowns with Liverpool The Egyptian forward made a move to Anfield in the summer of 2017 and claims it was always his intention to savour domestic and European glory. Mohamed Salah says it was always his intention to take in Champions League and Premier League glory with ...
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3 looming COVID-19 questions for the NFL We're right in the thick of it. Whether the NFL should or should not be planning to run a season during a global pandemic is irrelevant at this very moment. They're going for it. Just this past week the NFL began training camp across the league and we saw all ...
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