Jamal Adams has requested a trade from the New York Jets, but coach Adam Gase says he’d still like the safety to be a part of the team. “Yes, I want Jamal on our team,” Gase told NFL Network’s Kim Jones. Since Adams’ request, there has been speculation that his relationship with Gase is a major factor in his desire to … Continue reading Adam Gase: ‘I want Jamal [Adams] on our team’ Continue Reading
Matthew Stafford became the latest NFL quarterback to host a group workout against the advice of the NFLPA, and the Detroit Lions quarterback doesn’t seem too worried about not heeding his union’s warning with Thursday’s session. How so? Because Stafford’s wife Kelly shared video of the workout in question on social media. What’s more, it doesn’t appear that the Lions … Continue reading Matthew Stafford hosts Lions workout against NFLPA advice Continue Reading
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has authorized the return of professional sports, as Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press writes. Whitmer’s statement reads as follows: “Good news, sports fans. We are now ready to gradually and safely allow professional sports to resume in Michigan. While this is an encouraging step in the reopening of our economy, it … Continue reading Michigan allows pro sports to resume Continue Reading
We don’t quite know what NFL training camp will look like this year, but when it comes down to it, expect a lot of the same narratives to emerge as usual. Teammates will be battling each other for starting roles while coaches make difficult decisions about who has earned the right to start at key … Continue reading Five most intriguing NFL position battles entering training camp Continue Reading
The NHL and NHLPA have yet to finalize their return-to-play agreement, but the presumptive deal sets players to arrive in hub cities for competitive play in less than a month. While players will be quarantined during their time in the hubs, they are unrestricted right now, charged with managing their own exposure risk until hub-play … Continue reading Examining NHL’s decision not to quarantine for training camps Continue Reading
If reports from earlier this week are true and multiple NFL teams are interested in bringing Colin Kaepernick back to the league, those clubs are keeping it to themselves. On Friday morning, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that no team has yet officially reached out to Kaepernick or his camp. The 32-year-old, who led the San Francisco 49ers … Continue reading No NFL team has reached out to Colin Kaepernick yet? Continue Reading
Through a joint statement shared by ESPN’s Andrea Adelson and released on Friday, Oregon and Oregon State officially dropped the “Civil War” nickname for sporting events between the two rival schools. Oregon State president Ed Ray said: “Changing this name is overdue as it represents a connection to a war fought to perpetuate slavery. While not intended … Continue reading Oregon, Oregon State drop ‘Civil War’ nickname for rivalry Continue Reading
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests over racial injustice throughout the United States and around the world, Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post wrote that the Washington Redskins should change the team’s name, either willingly or per the direction of the NFL. National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp went one step further … Continue reading National Congress of American Indians urges Redskins players to sit out season in protest of team name Continue Reading
With coronavirus cases and spikes growing throughout pockets of the United States as July approaches, SEC insider Paul Finebaum gave a grim update on the possibility of the college football season starting in late August, as planned, while speaking on ESPN’s “Get Up” Friday morning. “College football is just an absolute hot mess right now. … Continue reading Paul Finebaum: ‘Very good’ chance college football season is delayed Continue Reading
Rising star Jayson Tatum is reportedly “leaning toward” signing a max contract extension with the Boston Celtics, according to a report. A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston reported on the “Celtics Talk” podcast that despite the risk of the extension dropping in value due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tatum seems to favor signing it in the offseason. … Continue reading Jayson Tatum reportedly ‘leaning toward’ max contract extension with Celtics Continue Reading