Football

The NFL and the NFL Players Association are still working on the terms of return. One of the points of discussion about whether or not players will receive financial backing if they decide to sit out the season. Their request for financial security is meant to protect at-risk players from …

The college football season is much closer than we realize. The Florida Gators’ first game is scheduled for Sept. 5 against Eastern Washington. From that standpoint, the season is a little over seven weeks away. Keep in mind, players still need a sufficient amount of time beforehand to prepare before …

As sports slowly and cautiously start to pick back up around the U.S., leagues have been following numerous health protocols in order to keep athletes and coaches safe, healthy. For example, the NBA has its players in a “bubble” with limited outside contact. Additionally, a number of leagues have also …

It’s the middle of July on the calendar. This is usually around the time college football fans can almost taste the season it’s so close. In the SEC, this week would usually signify the unofficial kickoff of the season, with SEC Media Days taking place over a four-day span in …

The start of training camp in the NFL is just two weeks away. However, there are some lingering concerns regarding training camp protocols that would protect players from COVID-19. In an effort to help the league reopen smoothly, the NFL and its players association will call again today after failing …

The Washington Redskins have officially announced their intention to retire the “Redskins” name and logo due to pressure from sponsors, activists, and other investors. The Redskins name and logo dates back to 1933 when the franchise was born. The name has faced criticism as being racist and demeaning towards Native …

The Big Ten conference announced that all fall sports programs will have a reduced schedule made up of conference-only matchups on Thursday. This news is a punch in the gut for sports fans who were holding out some hope that the fall season wouldn’t be affected by the virus. However, …

Dartmouth head football coach Buddy Teevens joined Steve Russell in Sportscene yesterday. He discussed the Ivy League’s decision to have no sports in the fall. On Wednesday, the Ivy League became the first NCAA Division I conference to cancel all competitive sports until January 1. The league made no decisions …

The Big Ten Conference announced that it will be playing conference-only schedule this fall. Like the Ivy League’s decision, this impacts football too. This was the first Power 5 Conference to make this move. However, the ACC has already announced that it will delay the start of fall sports until …

Yes, even football. The Ivy League announced it won’t be playing any sports in the fall. They have yet to make a decision on winter and spring sports. The Ivy League said as well it will no consider bringing back sports until Jan. 1. ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich said …