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Patriots star has charges dropped over jumping on car incident
April 8, 2020 | 8:46pmNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will not be prosecuted for misdemeanor vandalism charges, according to a report by TMZ Sports. Edelman was arrested Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills,...
Oklahoma State coach's re-start date hope shot down by school
April 8, 2020 | 1:11amOklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday he’s confident tests for the coronavirus will be available in a few weeks, which he hopes will allow his staff, and eventually...
AD: Mississippi St. coach will be raising ‘his cultural awareness’
April 8, 2020 | 12:30amMississippi State athletic director John Cohen said Tuesday that Mike Leach will participate in “listening sessions” to “expand his cultural awareness of Mississippi” after the school’s football coach shared an...
UFC 249 finds way around stay-at-home order
April 7, 2020 | 11:48pmThe location of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 249 has finally been revealed. UFC 249 will be held at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, Calif., which is situated...
Alabama called out for Apple Watch usage
April 5, 2020 | 12:35amAlabama coach Nick Saban spoke about how his team is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic by using different methods to keep players in shape -- including providing Apple Watches to...
NBA and ESPN working on televising a H-O-R-S-E tourney
April 4, 2020 | 10:42pmThe NBA and ESPN are in discussion to bring live basketball action to the airwaves by televising a H-O-R-S-E competition with players competing from their homes, according to ESPN’s Adrian...
Mets create coronavirus assistance fund for employees
April 3, 2020 | 9:47pmThe New York Mets announced Friday they are creating the Mets COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Fund to aid employees that haven’t worked due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mets are putting...
National championship-winning coach files for divorce
April 2, 2020 | 11:59pmLSU Tigers football coach Ed Orgeron has filed for a divorce from his wife of 23 years, according to documents filed in February. Orgeron filed the divorce petition on Feb....
NFL's top medical officer on what league needs to start on time
April 2, 2020 | 11:29pmThe NFL's chief medical officer said Thursday the league is hoping to start on time, but that widespread testing would have to be available before the reopening of the league...
Mike Francesa issues cease-and-desist warning to social media
April 2, 2020 | 9:02pmThe Funhouse Twitter account @BackAftaThis has gotten many followers over the years posting clips of Mike Francesca's WFAN show, but it looks like it's coming to an end. After opening...
Jerry Jones giving former NFL star a second chance
April 2, 2020 | 12:38amFormer NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Aldon Smith is returning to the league after a four-year absence after signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to...
Saints moving NFL draft headquarters to a brewery
April 1, 2020 | 9:57pmThe New Orleans Saints are taking their NFL 2020 draft headquarters to a brewery. After the coronavirus forced teams to close their facilities because of the pandemic, Saints coach Sean...
Tua Tagovailoa pushes back against growing NFL draft doubts
April 1, 2020 | 7:34pmTua Tagovailoa has heard plenty of questions pertaining to the health of his surgically repaired hip leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, but the former Alabama star quarterback has...
UFC star Jon Jones agrees to plead guilty to latest DWI charge
March 31, 2020 | 10:28pmUFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on Tuesday agreed to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated in a deal with prosecutors, following his March 26 arrest in Albuquerque, N.M. If...
Astros owner: I can’t be sued because MLB ‘exonerated’ me
March 31, 2020 | 9:01pmThe owner of the Houston Astros said in a legal filing that he cannot be sued in the team’s sign-stealing scandal in response to the lawsuit filed by former MLB...
College football star restarts coronavirus fundraising
March 28, 2020 | 9:15pmClemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend Marissa Mowry announced on social media Saturday a new GoFundMe initiative to raise money for victims and their families affected by the coronavirus...
NHL team hit with another coronavirus case
March 28, 2020 | 4:58pmThe Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that a second unidentified player had tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the team’s statement, the Avalanche were advised of the positive test for...
NFL star QB's frantic dash to escape coronavirus shutdown
March 28, 2020 | 12:25amAaron Rodgers is pleased to be at his home in Malibu, Calif., after describing a harrowing tale of his departure from Peru due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic....
Melvin Gordon regrets legacy-tarnishing Chargers holdout: 'Tension'
March 27, 2020 | 8:01pmMelvin Gordon is enjoying his new surroundings after the free-agent running back officially signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos. While Gordon stays in the AFC West,...
WNBA going virtual for 2020 draft
March 26, 2020 | 8:12pmThe WNBA announced Thursday it will hold its upcoming draft as scheduled on April 17 -- as a virtual event without fans, media or players in attendance. With the WNBA...