Month: March 2020
New York Giants have many needs heading into free agency
With 12 wins in the past three seasons, the New York Giants and new coach Joe Judge have many needs heading into free agency
Texans deal Hopkins, need replacement receiver, pass rusher
After adding David Johnson in the DeAndre Hopkins trade the Texans must decide whether to re-sign Carlos Hyde, the team’s leading rusher last season
Facing coronavirus pandemic, US confronts cyber attacks
rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The United States, already dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, is also being targeted for cyber attacks and foreign disinformation campaigns, as federal officials feared. Multiple sources confirmed to ABC News in recent days [Read More…]
Vikings place second-round tender on linebacker Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson has become a valuable backup and special teams player after latching on as an undrafted player.
Coronavirus live updates: US death toll surpasses 100; Kevin Durant tests positive
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — States are shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has now killed at least 100 people in the United States. [Read More…]
On This Day: Bob Cousy plays his last NBA game for the Boston Celtics
Bob Cousy, the legendary Boston Celtics point guard, played his final game for the iconic franchise on this day 57 years ago.
Rangers OF Calhoun close to light workouts after broken jaw
Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is back in Texas to continue his recovery from a broken jaw
Colts LT Castonzo says he briefly considered retirement
Indianapolis Colts lineman Anthony Castonzo briefly considered retiring after his first Pro Bowl season. Then he realized how much he still had to offer.
Roger Mayweather, boxer and trainer, dies at 58
Roger Mayweather, a former world champion who also trained his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr., has died at the age of 58
Governor Kristi Noem extends school closures for a second week
Governor Kristi Noem is recommending South Dakota schools remain closed through Friday, March 27th. Superintendent Joe Graves says Mitchell will continue its e-learning initiative Wednesday. “We won’t have it Thursday, Friday because that was our [Read More…]
John Elway’s mother, Janet, dies at 82
The Denver Broncos say general manager John Elway’s 82-year-old mother has died
Brady’s exit leaves Patriots to swim in crowded QB market
Over the past two decades Tom Brady and Bill Belichick built the most successful player-coach partnership in NFL history
Iranian hardliners accused of breaking into shrines closed to prevent coronavirus spread
iStock/3dfoto(QOM, Iran) — At least 11 hardliners from a mob accused of breaking into a shrine in Qom on Monday, in protest of the Iranian government’s decision to close the holy site to help control [Read More…]
North Carolina’s Outer Banks closed off to nonresidents as coronavirus precaution
iStock/Lquang2410(OUTER BANKS, N.C.) — Officials in the Outer Banks, along North Carolina’s coastline, instituted an emergency policy Tuesday that barred nonresidents from entering due to coronavirus precautions. Dare County officials emphasized that their order, which [Read More…]
Ryan Tannehill secure with Titans after roller-coaster year
Ryan Tannehill is living proof of just how much difference a year can make
Social Roundup: Here’s a look at what pro athletes are doing with their seasons suspended – March 17
Now that several leagues are suspended due to the coronavirus, athletes have found themselves with not a lot to do.
Tigers option catcher Jake Rogers to Triple-A Toledo
Catcher Jake Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the The Detroit Tigers
Indiana promotes Dolson to athletic director, succeeding Glass
The Indiana Hoosiers will promote longtime athletic department administrator Scott Dolson to the top job of athletic director.
Syracuse basketball roster in flux
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim likely will lose four guards from his roster and he’s not surprised
MLB teams pledge $1 million each to support stadium employees
Major League Baseball’s teams have pledged $30 million for ballpark workers who will lose income because of the delay to the season.