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LeBron James happy for WNBA, wishes 'continued success' after new CBA
- June 06, 2020
I think we came in understanding that it wasn't just about the top player, it wasn't just about the rookies. The proposed terms will become official once ratified by the WNBA's players and board of governors. She also notes that the salary cap for each team will rise by 30% as well. Additional cash compensation also includes a minimum of $1.6 million in offseason marketing agreements that would allow for up to $300,000 for select players. (more...)
- June 06, 2020
I think we came in understanding that it wasn't just about the top player, it wasn't just about the rookies. The proposed terms will become official once ratified by the WNBA's players and board of governors. She also notes that the salary cap for each team will rise by 30% as well. Additional cash compensation also includes a minimum of $1.6 million in offseason marketing agreements that would allow for up to $300,000 for select players. (more...)
Donald Trump says Drew Brees shouldn't have apologized for kneeling comments
- June 06, 2020
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis discusses the comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on kneeling for the national anthem and Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio on racism in the league. PHOTO: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands with his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Rams during week 4 of the preseason, August 30, 2018 in New Orleans. (more...)
- June 06, 2020
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis discusses the comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on kneeling for the national anthem and Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio on racism in the league. PHOTO: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands with his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Rams during week 4 of the preseason, August 30, 2018 in New Orleans. (more...)
Bills' Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text regarding gun ownership
- June 06, 2020
Based on the tone of the texts it seemed as though Fromm was trying to make himself out as one of those "elite white people". In an apology tweet Thursday afternoon, Fromm said he is "extremely sorry" for his choice of words, adding "there is no excuse for that sentiment". (more...)
- June 06, 2020
Based on the tone of the texts it seemed as though Fromm was trying to make himself out as one of those "elite white people". In an apology tweet Thursday afternoon, Fromm said he is "extremely sorry" for his choice of words, adding "there is no excuse for that sentiment". (more...)
Upcoming Fortnite Season Pushed Back, Again
- June 06, 2020
Epic Games have chose to delay the Fortnite Live " The Device " Event and the launch of Season 3 due to the recent injustice in America. In its statement on Wednesday, Epic acknowledged the many delays, and said it appreciated player "patience and understanding during these hard times". (more...)
- June 06, 2020
Epic Games have chose to delay the Fortnite Live " The Device " Event and the launch of Season 3 due to the recent injustice in America. In its statement on Wednesday, Epic acknowledged the many delays, and said it appreciated player "patience and understanding during these hard times". (more...)
LA Galaxy release Katai after wife’s social media mocks protestors
- June 06, 2020
Galaxy made a decision to release Katai from his contract after meeting with the player on Thursday. On Tuesday, Tea Katai posted a comment to "kill the s--" with an accompanying video of a New York PD police vehicle ramming into a barricade help up by protestors and another photo of looters with sneakers she captioned, " Black Nikes Matter ". (more...)
- June 06, 2020
Galaxy made a decision to release Katai from his contract after meeting with the player on Thursday. On Tuesday, Tea Katai posted a comment to "kill the s--" with an accompanying video of a New York PD police vehicle ramming into a barricade help up by protestors and another photo of looters with sneakers she captioned, " Black Nikes Matter ". (more...)
Players send passionate video message to National Football League about racial inequality
- June 05, 2020
I keep thinking of the moment when National Football League games are back in action and players could protest - as you saw in the video above, they asserted that right. and others in response to Floyd, who was black, being killed at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. "What if I was George Floyd? " several players, including QB Patrick Mahomes, asked rhetorically. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
I keep thinking of the moment when National Football League games are back in action and players could protest - as you saw in the video above, they asserted that right. and others in response to Floyd, who was black, being killed at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. "What if I was George Floyd? " several players, including QB Patrick Mahomes, asked rhetorically. (more...)
Wolff explains reverse grid opposition
- June 05, 2020
With F1 having given the green light for the 2020 campaign to finally get underway with two events at the Red Bull Ring in July, teams are now gearing up for racing to start going again after extended factory shutdowns. "Having races and being at the same venue for two consecutive weekends would seem a logical and timely place to introduce and try something". Without unanimous support from the teams such changes can not be made to this year's regulations, but F1 CEO Chase Carey said the ... (more...)
- June 05, 2020
With F1 having given the green light for the 2020 campaign to finally get underway with two events at the Red Bull Ring in July, teams are now gearing up for racing to start going again after extended factory shutdowns. "Having races and being at the same venue for two consecutive weekends would seem a logical and timely place to introduce and try something". Without unanimous support from the teams such changes can not be made to this year's regulations, but F1 CEO Chase Carey said the ... (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first footballer to earn $1 billion
- June 05, 2020
According to Forbes Magazine , Cristiano Ronaldo earned $105 million before taxes and fees in the past year, landing him at No. 4 on the 2020 Forbes Celebrity 100, one spot above his top rival in the sport, Lionel Messi . But unlike his high-earning peers, a golfer and boxer, respectively, Ronaldo managed to reached the rarified mark while playing a team sport. "He's box office", Harris told Forbes . (more...)
- June 05, 2020
According to Forbes Magazine , Cristiano Ronaldo earned $105 million before taxes and fees in the past year, landing him at No. 4 on the 2020 Forbes Celebrity 100, one spot above his top rival in the sport, Lionel Messi . But unlike his high-earning peers, a golfer and boxer, respectively, Ronaldo managed to reached the rarified mark while playing a team sport. "He's box office", Harris told Forbes . (more...)
Chris Archer out until 2021 due to thoracic outlet surgery
- June 05, 2020
He had his best seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before coming to Pittsburgh in 2018. On Feb. 24, Archer was scratched from a spring training start due to what the team described as neck tightness. Archer will receive only a portion due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pirates made an aggressive move in 2018 when it brought in Archer, giving up a top prospect in Meadows in hopes Archer could give the starting rotation a boost in an effort to make the playoffs. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
He had his best seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before coming to Pittsburgh in 2018. On Feb. 24, Archer was scratched from a spring training start due to what the team described as neck tightness. Archer will receive only a portion due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pirates made an aggressive move in 2018 when it brought in Archer, giving up a top prospect in Meadows in hopes Archer could give the starting rotation a boost in an effort to make the playoffs. (more...)
Oklahoma State’s Amen Ogbongbemiga Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Attending Protest
- June 05, 2020
It wasn't clear whether Ogbongbemiga was among the student-athletes in the first phase of returning players. The ESPN report goes on to say that Ogbongbemiga will be quarantined and retested later on in the week. The conference had instituted a moratorium on all athletic activities in the midst of the pandemic. A rising senior at Oklahoma State, Ogbongbemiga earned All-Big 12 second-team honors after logging 100 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception last ... (more...)
- June 05, 2020
It wasn't clear whether Ogbongbemiga was among the student-athletes in the first phase of returning players. The ESPN report goes on to say that Ogbongbemiga will be quarantined and retested later on in the week. The conference had instituted a moratorium on all athletic activities in the midst of the pandemic. A rising senior at Oklahoma State, Ogbongbemiga earned All-Big 12 second-team honors after logging 100 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception last ... (more...)
Johnny Majors, famous college football coach, dies at 85
- June 05, 2020
Majors was a two-time SEC player of the year at Tennessee before returning to coach his alma-mater immediately after leading Pitt to a national title in 1976. "Thank you, Coach. Rest in peace". The Panthers were coming from a 1-10 season when they took over and had won a total of 23 games in the nine years prior to their arrival. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Majors was a two-time SEC player of the year at Tennessee before returning to coach his alma-mater immediately after leading Pitt to a national title in 1976. "Thank you, Coach. Rest in peace". The Panthers were coming from a 1-10 season when they took over and had won a total of 23 games in the nine years prior to their arrival. (more...)
Major League Baseball players union reaffirms stance against further pay cuts
- June 05, 2020
Major League Baseball last week proposed an 82-game season with an additional sliding scale of pay cuts that would leave a player at the $563,500 minimum with 47% of his original salary and top stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole at less than 22% of the $36 million they had been set to earn. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Major League Baseball last week proposed an 82-game season with an additional sliding scale of pay cuts that would leave a player at the $563,500 minimum with 47% of his original salary and top stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole at less than 22% of the $36 million they had been set to earn. (more...)
More Info Released on Carl Crawford's Arrest
- June 05, 2020
The incident apparently happened one week before a child and a woman drowned at Crawford's home in Houston. He then interrogated her before threatening violence. "We strongly disagree with the charges and allegations as to Carl's conduct", Crawford's lawyer Rusty Hardin said, according to St. John Barned-Smith of the Houston Chronicle . (more...)
- June 05, 2020
The incident apparently happened one week before a child and a woman drowned at Crawford's home in Houston. He then interrogated her before threatening violence. "We strongly disagree with the charges and allegations as to Carl's conduct", Crawford's lawyer Rusty Hardin said, according to St. John Barned-Smith of the Houston Chronicle . (more...)
Likely first-round pick Marvin Wilson to boycott workouts over coach’s "lie"
- June 05, 2020
Norvell told The Athletic's Tashan Reed that he "went back and forth individually with every player" last weekend after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. Norvell said in his statement the text was sent to each player and presented as "an opportunity for open communication with me". Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word 'every.' Particularly at this time, words are important, and I'm sorry. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Norvell told The Athletic's Tashan Reed that he "went back and forth individually with every player" last weekend after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. Norvell said in his statement the text was sent to each player and presented as "an opportunity for open communication with me". Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word 'every.' Particularly at this time, words are important, and I'm sorry. (more...)
Diego Costa fined, avoids jail term in tax fraud case
- June 05, 2020
The former Chelsea star was accused of defrauding the treasury of more than £900,000 by not declaring payments of more than €5.15m (£4.63m) after his move to Chelsea in 2014. He also concealed more than one million euros in image rights. "Diego Costa reached an agreement with the Prosecutor's Office months ago and has already paid the corresponding fine plus interest", said an Atletico spokesman in a statement reported by Mundo Deportivo. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
The former Chelsea star was accused of defrauding the treasury of more than £900,000 by not declaring payments of more than €5.15m (£4.63m) after his move to Chelsea in 2014. He also concealed more than one million euros in image rights. "Diego Costa reached an agreement with the Prosecutor's Office months ago and has already paid the corresponding fine plus interest", said an Atletico spokesman in a statement reported by Mundo Deportivo. (more...)
United target Kai Havertz likened to Zinedine Zidane by his coach
- June 05, 2020
Bayer Leverkusen taking care of supervisor Rudi Voller thinks Kai Havertz can take place to bet among the globe's elite clubs - however wishes he can rely on his solutions for some time much longer. "If you see him play, it tells you everything", Bosz said. Regardless, he says, the club are staying calm. " Kai is under contract until 2022 ". 'He will be one of the great dominant players of the next 10 years'. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Bayer Leverkusen taking care of supervisor Rudi Voller thinks Kai Havertz can take place to bet among the globe's elite clubs - however wishes he can rely on his solutions for some time much longer. "If you see him play, it tells you everything", Bosz said. Regardless, he says, the club are staying calm. " Kai is under contract until 2022 ". 'He will be one of the great dominant players of the next 10 years'. (more...)
Kerala elephant death: Who said what about the tragedy
- June 05, 2020
Now, the website displays a long message by the hackers, along with a Google map of Ambalappara in Palakkad district, where a pregnant elephant had died. Preliminary reports point to the use of explosive-filled pineapple usually used as traps to kill wild animals. "This is not an Indian culture to feed fire crackers and kill (sic)", he said in a tweet. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Now, the website displays a long message by the hackers, along with a Google map of Ambalappara in Palakkad district, where a pregnant elephant had died. Preliminary reports point to the use of explosive-filled pineapple usually used as traps to kill wild animals. "This is not an Indian culture to feed fire crackers and kill (sic)", he said in a tweet. (more...)
A chance to give back: Dan Carter officially joins the Blues
- June 05, 2020
Carter confirmed today he has signed on as injury cover for the Blues . " You know he's our Tom Brady he doesn't stop he's still a great athlete and we really stoked to have him ". "It wasn't a straight yes but at the same time it was a great opportunity to be able to train and potentially play in the city where my kids go to school and my family is at now". (more...)
- June 05, 2020
Carter confirmed today he has signed on as injury cover for the Blues . " You know he's our Tom Brady he doesn't stop he's still a great athlete and we really stoked to have him ". "It wasn't a straight yes but at the same time it was a great opportunity to be able to train and potentially play in the city where my kids go to school and my family is at now". (more...)
PGA Tour to resume with OH doubleheader in July
- June 05, 2020
The PGA Tour confirmed that it has reached "an agreement in principle with Workday" to be the title sponsor of the event. The John Deere Classic was cancelled final week due to state restrictions limiting the scale of gatherings and the monetary challenges of staging an occasion with out followers, though will return to the PGA Tour schedule in 2021. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
The PGA Tour confirmed that it has reached "an agreement in principle with Workday" to be the title sponsor of the event. The John Deere Classic was cancelled final week due to state restrictions limiting the scale of gatherings and the monetary challenges of staging an occasion with out followers, though will return to the PGA Tour schedule in 2021. (more...)
Tennis champion Rafael Nadal not sure about 2020 US Open
- June 05, 2020
I'm confident they will make the right decision at the right moment". Famous sports blogger Zhang Manlian wrote, "Nadal gained his first grand slam championship when he was 19 years old". "I am of course anxious to see all these disasters happening on the streets", Nadal said. We can't play with fear of contracting the virus or knowing that we can bring it home, so we have to wait a little longer. (more...)
- June 05, 2020
I'm confident they will make the right decision at the right moment". Famous sports blogger Zhang Manlian wrote, "Nadal gained his first grand slam championship when he was 19 years old". "I am of course anxious to see all these disasters happening on the streets", Nadal said. We can't play with fear of contracting the virus or knowing that we can bring it home, so we have to wait a little longer. (more...)
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