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The Big Ten’s decision to cancel fall sports is already causing some teams from rival conferences to sharpen up their recruiting pitches with new material. Multiple Ohio State football recruits said that some programs from the ACC, SEC, and Big …
Major League Baseball’s considerations of creating a bubble for postseason games are apparently growing more serious. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Wednesday that the league is in “serious talks” about a possible playoff …
Joe Kelly’s suspension for his actions against the Houston Astros last month has been reduced. MLB announced Wednesday that Kelly’s suspension has been reduced from eight games to five for throwing at Astros hitters and taunting Carlos …
One Big Ten school that was absolutely intent on playing college football in the fall appears to be giving up on that dream. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said Wednesday that, after initial exploration, the Buckeyes will no longer pursue …
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s headbutt on Moe Wagner will ultimately cost him the final seeding game of the season. Antetokounmpo will receive a one-game suspension for headbutting Wagner, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. That …
Justin Verlander still hopes to return this season, and he intends to take the first steps toward doing so next week. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Verlander aims to begin throwing a baseball next week, and has been making …
The Houston Rockets are dealing with a potentially significant injury just ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Guard Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a strained quadriceps muscle in his right leg. He will not play in the final two …
It appears that George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers may be moving out of their contractual stalemate. According to Michael Silver of NFL Network, Kittle and the 49ers are “making progress” in contract talks on a deal that would make …
Deion Sanders still has his eyes on coaching football, and Barstool Sports’ support of that ambition was a factor in why they were able to land him. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Sanders’ agreement with Barstool comes …
Ohio State coach Ryan Day has been one of those outspoken about finding a way to play the college football season as soon as possible, and he has a new proposal to try to get a season in. Day suggested launching an eight- or nine-game Big Ten …
The NFL will not be using a bubble format for the 2020 season, but that isn’t stopping some players from making one of their own. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer, a number of Dallas Cowboys players are essentially …
With the Big Ten and Pac-12 both announcing Tuesday that they are canceling fall sports, including college football, all eyes turned to the other three power conferences to see what their response would be. Two of the three made clear that, for now, …
Urban Meyer had an unwanted guest during a TV interview on Tuesday. Meyer joined Big Ten Network from his boat to discuss the cancellation of the Big Ten’s fall sports. His interview setup appeared to be in front of a mirror, and one of …
It’s looking like another injury-hit season for Giancarlo Stanton. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday that Stanton is suffering from a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and will likely be out for 3-to-4 weeks. Aaron Boone confirms …
Count Urban Meyer among those who think that postponing college football until spring may as well be the same thing as canceling the season. The former Ohio State coach does not think spring college football is feasible. He believes it would be too …
In light of the decisions by the Big Ten and Pac-12 not to proceed with the scheduled college football season, the Big 12 is sorting out its own path forward. According to Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde of SI, Big 12 officials are “split” …
