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Giants waive cornerback DeAndre Baker amid robbery charges The New York Giants waived DeAndre Baker on Tuesday, severing ties with the troubled cornerback, a first-round pick last year. Baker is currently on the commissioner's exempt list as he faces four counts of robbery with a firearm in Florida. His next court date ...
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Big 12 anti-racism campaign includes public announcements, social justice messages during games After an offseason where social justice issues rose to the forefront, the Big 12 Conference is instituting a new anti-racism campaign starting this week and raised the possibility that players may be on the field during the national anthem, commissioner Bob ...
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Sources: Saints, Alvin Kamara 'extremely close' to lucrative extension Running back Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints are "extremely close" to a lucrative contract extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The two sides are hoping to finalize a new deal in the next few days that would silence any trade ...
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NFL Week 1 odds and picks: Packers shock Vikings in Minnesota, Saints top Tom Brady and Buccaneers Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to season eight of my NFL picks. If you're reading this right now, that's a good thing, because it means you've successfully survived everything that 2020 has thrown at us so far. I'm not sure about you, but I knew we were in ...
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NBA playoffs: The small-ball Houston Rockets and the quest for the elusive opening tip JAMES HARDEN CROUCHED, waiting for referee Ed Malloy to release the ball into the air. Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis stood three feet away across the center circle. The Houston Rockets' superstar is 6-foot-5. Porzingis is one of the tallest ...
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Facts and Figures: Point, Kucherov power Lightning in Game 1 Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov combined for 10 points and the Tampa Bay Lightning tied their record of eight goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff game in an 8-2 win against the New York Islanders in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final at Rogers Place ...
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Memo: NBA will allow team staff members to have guests inside bubble starting with conference finals LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- NBA coaches and staff have been approved to bring guests into the bubble for the start of the respective conference finals, according to a memo obtained by ESPN. Each team -- including head coaches, front office and staff -- can ...
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Aaron Jones: Agent, Packers still working on new deal Aaron Jones keeps holding out hope for a long-term deal that will keep him in Green Bay, but that isn't where his focus is as we approach the dawn of the 2020 season. Joining NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Tuesday, Jones said his agent ...
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Late for Work 9/8: Reports: Jadeveon Clowney Would Be a Raven If This Was Allowed … Reports: Jadeveon Clowney Would Be a Raven If Sign-and-Trade Deal Was Allowed. It's been two days since Jadeveon Clowney ended his five-and-a-half-month free-agency saga by signing with the Tennessee Titans, but reports continue to trickle out ...
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"Football Team" Salary Cap Update As we enter Week 1 of the NFL season and with the cutdown to 53 - here are the latest salary cap numbers for the Washington Football Team and the other NFL teams with ample salary cap space.
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NBA playoffs, betting odds, picks, schedule: Heat oust Bucks, Rockets top Lakers as both No. 1 seeds fall The No. 1 seeds have shared fairly parallel postseason journeys so far. The Bucks lost Game 1. The Lakers lost Game 1. The Bucks won four straight. The Lakers won four straight. Even when the Bucks decided not to play after the shooting of Jacob Blake, the ...
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Even in practice squad role, Josh McCown can continue to mentor Carson Wentz Even in practice squad role, Josh McCown can continue to mentor Carson Wentz originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Carson Wentz couldn't help himself. So on Monday afternoon as the franchise quarterback was answering a question about ...
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NFL Rumors: Alvin Kamara, Saints 'Extremely Close' on 'Lucrative' New Contract The New Orleans Saints are reportedly nearing a contract extension with Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the two sides are "extremely close to a lucrative new extension that the two sides are hoping to finalize in the next few ...
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This Date in Baseball-Sept. 9 Sept. 9. 1914 — George Davis of the Boston Braves pitched a 7-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a doubleheader. Davis' no-hitter was the first thrown at Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Support our journalism. Subscribe ...
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Suspended MLB, NFL announcer Thom Brennaman breaks silence after using anti-gay slur during Reds game Three weeks ago Wednesday, the broadcasting career of Thom Brennaman came to a screetching halt after he was heard uttering an anti-gay slur during a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals. Brennaman, who was suspended by the ...
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Chicago Cubs Payroll Decisions Could Cause Their Window To Close There is some urgency for the Chicago Cubs in 2020. This may be their last run for another MLB Championship for quite a while. Looming payroll and financial issues cast doubt and uncertainty on the club's ability to remain competitive. Questions abound.
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Jackson Meeks Commits To Georgia Jackson Meeks has committed to the University of Georgia. As Americans we love a good comeback story. Jackson Meeks has one. Meeks, a breakout star for Central-Phenix High School in Phenix City, Alabama, tore his ACL in 10th grade. This was an injury ...
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NFL Power Rankings: Week 1 Edition FOOTBALL. IS. BACK. And now that it has returned, so has everyone's favorite meaningful exercise: NFL Power Rankings. That's right, it's that time of year to figure out how all 32 teams stack up. Let's not delay any further so you can have more time to flame ...
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Carlos Bocanegra elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame The National Soccer Hall of Fame has announced that former US men's national team captain Carlos Bocanegra is the lone member of its 2020 class. Bocanegra, who is currently the vice president and technical director for Atlanta United, will be inducted ...
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ACC football preview: Clemson remains a Goliath among Davids It's hard to discuss ACC football and not address the elephant — or in the case — Tiger in the room. Clemson has ascended past the rest of the ACC, playing at an elite level not seen since the 1990s when Florida State bowled its way into the conference and ...
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Patriots still among NFL teams with most cap space entering Week 1 Here's another way this Patriots season is different than many before it: New England has some serious cash to play with. The Patriots lost quarterback Tom Brady, linebackers Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy and several other notable players to free agency ...
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When the great Lou Brock worked with the Twins at spring training The 1986 season wasn't a good one for the Twins, who underperformed during the season, finishing sixth in the American League West and playing poorly enough that manager Ray Miller was fired after little more than one season on the job. There aren't ...
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Braves' Max Fried: Moves to IL with back spasms The Braves placed Fried on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left side muscle spasm in his lumbar spine. Fried's injury is another brutal blow to an already depleted Atlanta rotation, as the Braves' staff ace will now be shut down for at least the next week ...
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After tough series, Detroit Tigers must 'turn the page' to stay in MLB playoff contention Detroit Tigers bench coach Lloyd McClendon made a good point Monday afternoon. The 61-year-old watched his club slam into another roadblock in Minnesota, where the breaks didn't seem to go the Tigers' way, the offense (mostly) sputtered and the ...
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BYU rolls past Navy 55-3 in major college football season-opener with no fans ANNAPOLIS, Md. — BYU coach Kalani Sitake did a fine job of keeping his players safe from COVID-19 while getting them ready to open a new football season. Ken Niumatalolo wished he could have done the same thing at Navy. Tyler Allgeier ran for 132 ...
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Chelsea set to sign goalkeeper Mendy for £18m - sources Chelsea are confident of securing a deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, sources have told ESPN, with talks ongoing over a deal likely to be worth an initial £18 million. That could rise to as much as £25m as the Premier League club look to find a ...
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Remaining Tour riders cleared of virus but not director The remaining Tour de France riders were cleared to continue racing ahead of Tuesday's Stage 10 after undergoing COVID-19 tests, but the Tour director tested positive and left the race. Less than two hours before the stage started, Tour organizers and ...
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Man United's Greenwood apologises for 'mistake' after meeting women in England team hotel Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has admitted he made "a huge mistake" after he was axed from the England squad for breaching COVID-19 protocols to meet two women while on international duty in Iceland. Greenwood, 18, and teammate Phil ...
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Texans not rushing to find a third quarterback Most of them moved quickly to add one or two back to their practice squad, so they had guys nearby in case of injury or outbreak. But the Texans are still practicing for Thursday's opener against the Chiefs with just starter Deshaun Watson and backup AJ ...
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Lions center "freaking out" about adding his idol Adrian Peterson Which, is kind of just another way to say he's old. Either way, 24-year Lions center Frank Ragnow grew up in Minnesota, so he had a great view of the 35-year-old Peterson's glory years with the Vikings. Now, he's nervous about introducing himself to his new ...
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Holt and East Lansing fall sports return after postponement Two Lansing-area school districts have decided to reinstate all fall sports after initially postponing some sports to the spring as Holt and East Lansing have given the green light for football, volleyball, boys soccer and girls swimming and diving to proceed.
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NFL teams' interest in Colin Kaepernick as league took on more social justice initiatives was 'fake': report Any interest an NFL team expressed in free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the league's sudden interest in social justice initiatives was described as "fake" in a new report Monday. Pro Football Talk, citing a ...
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A New Look For Fantasy Football By Martin Rogers. The National Football League season starts in three days, and if that phrase is a jolt to the system, don't worry, you're not alone. For perhaps the first time ever, the NFL campaign has kind of crept up upon the American sports family, instead ...
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Series Preview: White Sox at Pirates The Pirates will get a chance to extract a bit of revenge on one of the better teams in the American League this week when they host the Chicago White Sox in a brief two-game set that starts at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at PNC Park. The Pale Hose enter the series ...
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Shatel: Could Big Ten football really impact the presidential election? First downs and second guesses while weaving into another lane: 'Tis the season. Politics is everywhere. Is there no escape? Not in college football. There is no shortage of folks who believe the Big Ten's decision on football is in part politically motivated.
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Josh Rosen opts for stability, signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football hasn't been kind to former UCLA Bruins Josh Rosen over the past few years. And it seems like he understands that. Looking to buck that trend and control what he can control, Rosen has agreed to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining their ...
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The LPGA will be playing the ANA Inspiration in a COVID-19 bubble that, alas, is not air-conditioned RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — How do you prefer your golfers, baked or fried? Or maybe parboiled by a dip in Poppie's Pond adjacent to the 18th green? Guaranteed that none of them will be undercooked this week. The heat is likely to dominate conversations ...
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F1 champ Lewis Hamilton sets up electric offroad team LONDON — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has launched a team to compete in an all-electric offroad racing series, though he won't be behind the wheel. Hamilton said on Tuesday his new team will be called X44 in a nod to his F1 car number ...
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Steelers sign punter Colquitt, release Berry PITTSBURGH — The Steelers on Monday signed veteran punter Dustin Colquitt, releasing incumbent Jordan Berry just one week before they open the regular season against the Giants at MetLife Stadium. The move is yet another veteran addition for the ...
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How Erik Harris' emergence as leader altered Raiders' secondary plans How Harris' growth as leader altered Raiders' secondary plans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. The Raiders signed safety Damarious Randall during the offseason with the expectation he would win the starting job opposite second-year strong ...
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Over/under win total explanations for the Eagles and all of their 2020 opponents With the 2020 NFL schedule almost here (such a nice thing to be able to type!), let's take a look at over/under win totals for not only the Philadelphia Eagles but also their 13 regular season opponents.
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Tennessee Titans kick off new season with free yard signs NASHVILLE, TENN. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Titans are getting ready to kick off the new season, and starting today will give fans something to show their support. Beginning Tuesday and running through Friday, the team will distribute free yard signs to fans.
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US Open, day 8 women's roundup: Second seed Kenin knocked out, Serena battles into the quarters Second seed Sofia Kenin of the United States was sent crashing out of the US Open on Monday, beaten in straight sets by Elise Mertens of Belgium. Kenin, the highest seeded player left in the tournament and winner of the 2020 Australian Open, was bundled ...
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Channel 5 secure deal to air weekly NFL matches free in the UK UK-based NFL fans are in for a treat, with Channel 5 having secured a deal to show weekly matches throughout the season as part of a new three-year partnership. Advertisement. The Channel will air Monday Night Football every week, bringing more ...
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