For the first time in his 16-year career, Philip Rivers was free. With his contract up, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that they would not re-sign their longtime quarterback, allowing Rivers to choose a team different than the one that acquired him in the 2004 NFL Draft. As expected, teams …
Read More »International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sets Four Week Deadline
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) set a four-week deadline to decide whether or not the Tokyo 2020 games should be postponed. The IOC’s executive board met on Sunday to decide this. A few days ago, the Olympic Committee was still completely on board with continuing with the games. This meeting …
Read More »New England Signs Quarterback Brian Hoyer to One-Year Deal
The New England Patriots signed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer to a one-year deal on Sunday. After the departure of Tom Brady, the Patriots are looking to fill the starting quarterback role for the first time in over 20 years. However, Bill Belichick and the Patriots have options. Some predict second-year …
Read More »Feature: Two Gator Soccer Players Trying to Go Pro
The Florida Gator soccer team celebrated “Senior Night” on a warm October afternoon in front of a crowd of over 700. The number 20 Gators were about to take on the eighth ranked South Carolina Gamecocks in a battle of ranked SEC teams. Before the match, the seven soon-departing Florida …
Read More »Gurley Inks Contract With Falcons
A number of high-profile players have been on the move this week during the NFL’s free agency period. And on Friday morning, Todd Gurley added his name to the growing list. If you're just waking up, GOOD MORNING. pic.twitter.com/HXc0thfi8i — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 20, 2020 According to ESPN insider …
Read More »Bills Charge a Big Bill For Diggs
It was only a matter of time, but Stefon Diggs has been traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills acquired the Vikings’ receiver and a 2020 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick (22nd overall), a 2020 fifth-round pick, a 2020 sixth-round pick and …
Read More »More Cases Affect the NBA
The coronavirus is taking the world by storm, with no exception for sports leagues across the nation. The National Basketball Association announced a season hiatus after Utah Jazz all-star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus. The Utah Jazz was about to enter tip-off against the Oklahoma Thunder last …
Read More »Saints Head Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has become the first NFL employee to make a public announcement about a positive diagnosis for the coronavirus. Positive Test Payton, who is 56, announced his diagnosis on Thursday. He hopes to motivate others to take this virus seriously and raise awareness around …
Read More »Marcus Mariota headed to Vegas
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota signed a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders this week. The details of his contract still haven’t been released. Raiders agree to terms with QB Marcus Mariota. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/C6i3BtZKWA — NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2020 What will Mariota be in Las Vegas? The …
Read More »Shutting Down: NBA to Close Practice Facilities as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise
Starting Friday, the NBA is instructing its teams to close all facilities for the foreseeable future. The closure is for both players and staff. Sources: NBA has informed teams that players are allowed to travel out of market, but preference remains that players stay in cities they play. As expected, …
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