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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has received heavy criticism for the circumstances that led to his positive coronavirus test earlier this week, but now he’s putting his money where his mouth is. The Jazz announced Saturday that Gobert is donating …
Rick Pitino is heading back to college basketball, and he sounds thrilled. The veteran coach reached an agreement with Iona to become the new basketball coach. He issued a statement after the news was confirmed, suggesting that he plans for this to …
The state of Louisiana has enlisted LSU coach Ed Orgeron to record a public service announcement about the coronavirus pandemic. Coach O is a very popular figure in Louisiana after leading the Tigers to a national title. His commanding presence …
Over two years after leaving college basketball, Rick Pitino may be on his way back. According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, Pitino has informed his Panathinaikos players that he is returning to college basketball, and has already left Greece. …
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell shared an encouraging update as he isolates himself after his positive test for the coronavirus. In a video, Mitchell said Saturday he is feeling good and taking all the precautions he has been told to take, and looks …
Aldon Smith hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2015, but he’s once again trying to make a comeback. According to Jim Trotter of NFL Media, Smith has applied for reinstatement to the NFL, roughly three and a half years after his previous …
Various NBA players have donated their own money to pay arena staff while the NBA is shutting down, and they’re getting some high-level recognition for it. Former President Barack Obama shared a news story about the various players on Saturday …
It sounds like plenty of teams are interested in Tom Brady after all. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, at least eight teams have registered an interest in Brady. At least for the moment, he isn’t brushing any of them aside, either. …
While a Trent Williams trade looks inevitable, the Washington Redskins may have to ease off on their demands to make it happen. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Redskins are demanding a second-round pick for Williams. Teams have thus …
Several NBA players are making a contribution toward arena staff while the NBA is suspended due to the coronavirus, but Zion Williamson is going above and beyond. The New Orleans Pelicans center said Friday he will be covering the salaries of all …
The Kansas City Chiefs are likely to tag defensive lineman Chris Jones before he hits free agency, and it may not be what he wants. Jones sent a tweet Friday afternoon that, while vague, seemed to indicate that Jones may not be entirely happy with …
Major League Baseball won’t be playing for quite a while after the start of its season was postponed, but one player is trying to set something up in the meantime. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer is inviting all MLB and minor league …
The 2020 NCAA Tournament will not be played, but we may yet find out who could have been in it. NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt told Matt Norlander of CBS Sports that there is still some consideration that a full 68-team bracket …
NFL teams in need of cornerback help can now look in the direction of a three-time Pro Bowler. The Minnesota Vikings released cornerback Xavier Rhodes on Friday, which will save them roughly $8 million for 2020. The team is also releasing defensive …
NBA players have reportedly been warned of the possibility that they may lose out on being paid in the event of a cancellation of the NBA season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the National Basketball Players Association warned players …
There may be good news for college athletes who had their careers cut short by the cancellation of all NCAA spring and winter sports. According to Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic, the NCAA informed its members that it is looking into granting another …
