NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that the league’s decision to tackle social justice issues during its season restart in Orlando was “unavoidable” given the current climate in the … [Read more...] about NBA’s embrace of social justice causes was ‘unavoidable,’ Commissioner Adam Silver says
Nebraska reaffirms Big Ten commitment amid talk it could play college football elsewhere
University of Nebraska officials reaffirmed the school’s commitment to the Big Ten Conference on Thursday, effectively scuttling speculation that the Cornhuskers could ignore the conference’s decision … [Read more...] about Nebraska reaffirms Big Ten commitment amid talk it could play college football elsewhere
Kentucky Derby will allow limited number of fans, Churchill Downs says
The 2020 Kentucky Derby will be held on Sept. 5 with a limited number of fans in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic, Churchill Downs said Wednesday.Attendance will be limited to no more than … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby will allow limited number of fans, Churchill Downs says
Big East Conference postpones fall sports season, joining Pac-12 and Big Ten
The Big East Conference said Wednesday that it will postpone its fall sports season, joining the Pac-12 and Big Ten in pausing play out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the … [Read more...] about Big East Conference postpones fall sports season, joining Pac-12 and Big Ten
Pac-12 joins Big Ten in postponing football season, other fall sports due to coronavirus
The Pac-12 Conference voted Tuesday to postpone its college football season and all other sports through at least the end of the calendar year, joining the Big Ten Conference in pausing play due to … [Read more...] about Pac-12 joins Big Ten in postponing football season, other fall sports due to coronavirus
Trump on Tom Brady joining the Buccaneers: ‘He’s going to surprise a lot of people’
President Trump said Tuesday that he expects Tom Brady to thrive as quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and prove any remaining doubters wrong when he takes the field this fall.Brady, 43, is … [Read more...] about Trump on Tom Brady joining the Buccaneers: ‘He’s going to surprise a lot of people’
Big Ten Conference postpones football season, other fall sports due to coronavirus
The NCAA’s Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of all fall semester sports including college football on Tuesday, citing concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.Conference officials … [Read more...] about Big Ten Conference postpones football season, other fall sports due to coronavirus
Nick Saban: Alabama football players safer at school than ‘running around at home’
University of Alabama coach Nick Saban pushed back Monday on the possible cancellation of college football season this fall, arguing that student-athletes are safer from the coronavirus pandemic while … [Read more...] about Nick Saban: Alabama football players safer at school than ‘running around at home’
NFL could play Saturdays if college football season gets canceled: Reports
The NFL could step to fill the football void on Saturdays this fall if the NCAA’s “Power Five” conferences cancel the college season because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports … [Read more...] about NFL could play Saturdays if college football season gets canceled: Reports
Brett Favre: Tom Brady faces a ‘difficult’ transition with Buccaneers
Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will face some growing pains this fall in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brett Favre, a fellow NFL legend who once embarked on a … [Read more...] about Brett Favre: Tom Brady faces a ‘difficult’ transition with Buccaneers
