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The Los Angeles Dodgers got a scare Sunday when Mookie Betts left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a finger injury. The Dodgers officially characterized the injury as a sore middle finger. Mookie Betts left today’s game with a sore …
The New York Jets have cut starting guard Brian Winters on the eve of training camp. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Winters is not expected to remain unemployed for long, but that the move does come as a surprise. A surprise release: Jets …
NFL teams aren’t exactly lining up to appear on “Hard Knocks” annually, and those who are ultimately selected sometimes hint at how strange it is to have the cameras everywhere. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay is getting the …
Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Yary is “fighting for his life,” according to his son. In a Twitter post, Jack Yary said his 74-year-old father is currently hospitalized, apparently due to COVID-19. My dads in the hospital fighting for his …
The NFL’s handling of its opt out deadline has received bad reviews from at least one player. New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty called the league’s decision to move the deadline up an “absolute joke.” He pointed out …
The Los Angeles Angels are off to a disappointing 3-6 start, but manager Joe Maddon is keeping a cool head about things. Maddon remained optimistic about his team on Saturday, saying that they’re “very close” to rounding into form …
While the NFL took steps to prevent the opt-out rule from being exploited by players in 2020, there are concerns around the league that some players and agents have found a way to do it anyway. On Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that …
Once one of MLB’s elite closers, Craig Kimbrel’s hold on the role for the Chicago Cubs is becoming increasingly tenuous. Cubs manager David Ross admitted that he and Kimbrel are discussing the role going forward, and he didn’t deny …
The Indiana Pacers will kick off their NBA restart campaign Saturday, and it appears Victor Oladipo will be with them. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Oladipo has decided to play in Orlando after all. Pacers star Victor Oladipo will play …
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to not be a big fan of commissioner Rob Manfred. On Saturday, after Manfred said that the season would continue, but “players need to be better” in terms of observing health and safety …
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku abruptly demanded a trade just before the start of training camp, but appears to have quietly moved on from that request. On Saturday, Njoku tweeted that he was “all in” with Cleveland, suggesting …
New Mexico basketball commit Fedonta “J.B.” White was killed in a shooting Saturday morning at the age of 18. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls of a shooting at roughly 3:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Geoff …
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred warned Friday that the season could be halted if players are not more vigilant about health and safety protocols, but clarified Saturday that, at least for now, it’s not in the cards. Manfred told ESPN’s Karl …
Louisiana offensive line coach D.J. Looney died Saturday of a heart attack at the age of 31. Looney died following a team workout at Cajun Field, the school announced. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Department of Athletics mourns the sudden loss of …
Jimmy Butler made clear that he didn’t want to wear a name on the back of his jersey during the NBA restart. While he wasn’t allowed to do so, he still found a way to make the statement prior to the Miami Heat’s first game. Butler …
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has chosen to opt out of the rest of the 2020 season. In a statement released by the organization, general manager David Stearns confirmed Cain’s decision and stated that the organization supported his …
