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As MLB players wrestle with the decision whether to opt out of the 2020 season or not, one player has done the opposite and chosen to opt in. Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis, who had previously made the decision to opt out of the season, has …
It’s safe to say the Los Angeles Dodgers were big fans of Joe Kelly’s performance on Tuesday night. Kelly threw pitches near the heads of both Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa during Tuesday’s win over the Houston Astros. After …
The MLBPA is reportedly pushing players to accept new health regulations to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. According to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, the union has suggested to players that they accept certain rules changes to protect …
Antonio Brown may not be of interest to a lot of NFL teams right now, but plenty of players still want to play with him. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson admitted he was still hopeful that the team would sign Brown, adding that he felt they …
Scottie Pippen denied rumors that his portrayal in ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary angered him and caused a rift between himself and Michael Jordan. Jordan notably called Pippen “selfish” in one episode for delaying …
Look out, NFL, because it sounds like Tom Brady is adapting nicely to his new surroundings and system. Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians raved about Brady’s level of preparation on Tuesday, saying the quarterback is “way ahead of …
Lincoln Riley has been courted by NFL teams, but he’s made a significant statement of his intent to stay with the Oklahoma Sooners. According to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, Riley has agreed to a new six-year contract with the school that …
Zion Williamson is back in practice with the New Orleans Pelicans with a chance to play in the team’s season opener Thursday. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Williamson has cleared his quarantine period and will be permitted to …
New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower is one of the bigger names to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, and he explained his decision on Tuesday. In a statement issued on social media, Hightower called his choice “the best decision …
Less than a month after being struck in the head by a line drive, Masahiro Tanaka is set to return to the mound this weekend. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tanaka is likely to pitch this weekend, though he has not specified yet which game. …
Aaron Rodgers admitted that his future may lie away from the Green Bay Packers in a revealing interview. Rodgers appeared on the debut episode of “10 Questions With Kyle Brandt” on The Ringer and discussed his future in light of the …
The Houston Astros are pleased enough with manager Dusty Baker already that they’ve committed to keeping him for another season. The Astros announced Tuesday that they have exercised their 2021 option on Baker. Third base coach Gary Pettis and …
Jadeveon Clowney may have a new destination in mind as he searches for a home in 2020. Bradley McDougald, Clowney’s ex-teammate on the Seattle Seahawks who was traded to the New York Jets on Saturday, posted a screenshot from an apparent …
Jamal Adams pushed for a trade from the New York Jets after he said the organization reneged on a promise to offer him a new contract. Jets general manager Joe Douglas is adamant that nobody ever made such a promise. Douglas said Monday that he …
After two injury-hit seasons, Derrius Guice is set to go for 2020 and will be looking for better luck on the health front. Guice said on Twitter Monday that he had officially been cleared for 2020 after recovering from the MCL sprain that ended his …
Everson Griffen is still seeking a new home on the eve of training camp, and he may find it in one of his former division rivals. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Griffen and the Green Bay Packers have mutual interest, in addition to the …
