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A little over two months after his frightening crash at the Daytona 500, Ryan Newman said he’ll be ready to race again when NASCAR resumes. Newman suffered a brain bruise on the last lap at Daytona, but his injuries were deemed non …
How is Tony Romo keeping busy during the coronavirus pandemic? He’s playing golf for charity. Romo is slated to participate in a 54-hole fundraising tournament for caddies at the Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas this week, according to …
Taysom Hill will be paid handsomely to back up Drew Brees in 2020, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have an on-field role at some point. Hill’s versatility means he can spell Brees and play alongside him. Hill himself sees his role as …
Major League Baseball has a long way toward returning in 2020, and there are clear issues that need to be sorted before it can. One developing issue appears to be that of player salaries. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, there is increasing …
Jake Fromm’s fall to the fifth round of the NFL Draft surprised some, but the quarterback seems fairly relaxed about it. Fromm told FOX 5 Atlanta that he’s used to being overlooked in his career, and this was no different. “For me, …
Unsurprisingly, the 2020 NFL Draft proved to be ratings gold for the league and its TV partners. The league said that more than 55 million viewers watched over the course of the three day event, with an average of 8.4 million viewers tuning in. …
The New England Patriots ultimately managed to add a rookie quarterback after all once the NFL Draft concluded. The Patriots agreed to terms with former Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke on Sunday, as confirmed by agent Mike McCartney. Add …
Perhaps the Baltimore Ravens had such a solid draft because their head coach and general manager are neighbors who can coordinate with ease. On Sunday, the Ravens posted a video of general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh discussing …
The NBA is taking some minor steps toward at least getting players practicing individually again. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the league will begin allowing teams to use practice facilities on May 1 if they are in states that have …
Fans desperate for live sports on television propelled the NFL Draft to another ratings record on its second day. ESPN’s broadcast of the second and third rounds of the draft on Friday across all platforms drew 8.2 million viewers, a 40 percent …
It’s fair to say things are pretty exciting in Tampa right now thanks to the Buccaneers adding both Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Tampa mayor Jane Castor was quick to send a message to the Buccaneers’ new stars. In it, she jokingly warns …
As expected, Joe Staley is calling time on his NFL career. The 35-year-old Pro Bowl lineman officially announced his retirement on Saturday in a Twitter post, citing the toll that football was taking on his body. It’s been a hell of a ride. Thank you …
The Miami Dolphins have picked up another useful piece in a draft day trade. As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins traded a fifth round pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for running back Matt Breida. Breida is a …
The virtual NFL Draft has gone better than many expected, with virtually no technical difficulties. One coach thinks it’s gone so well that future drafts can take some cues from this one. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said that some …
Here is some more evidence that the Chicago Bears no longer see Mitchell Trubisky as their franchise quarterback. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, most people within the NFL expect the Bears to decline Trubisky’s fifth-year option. If …
Richard Sherman has made a few enemies during his time in the NFL, and some of them later become his teammates. That seems to be the case with Trent Williams. The San Francisco 49ers acquired the offensive lineman on Sunday, and it didn’t take …
