EA Sports is slowly releasing player ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 21 video game, and we've already spotted a glitch in the game. … [Read more...] about Madden ’21 says Matt Ryan is a better QB than Deshaun Watson
Washington’s NFL name change will save Houston Chronicle copy editors a headache
Long before Washington’s NFL team announced it would be changing its offensive team name and logo, the Houston Chronicle had changed it – or at least omitted it – for them. … [Read more...] about Washington’s NFL name change will save Houston Chronicle copy editors a headache
Rockets' Russell Westbrook has COVID-19, says: 'Mask up!'
Now we know why Russell Westbrook isn't in Orlando with his Rockets teammates. … [Read more...] about Rockets' Russell Westbrook has COVID-19, says: 'Mask up!'
Blackmon returns to Rockies after recovering from COVID-19
DENVER (AP) — All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon, the first major league player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus, returned to the Colorado Rockies for his first workout Monday after getting the all clear to rejoin his teammates. “I feel great. I have felt that way for at least a couple of weeks now,” Blackmon said on a video conference call with reporters … [Read more...] about Blackmon returns to Rockies after recovering from COVID-19
Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
CLEVELAND (AP) — The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians. Now that the NFL's Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo after decades of objection and amid a nationwide movement calling for racial justice, the Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise that might assume a new identity. Along with the Indians, who recently … [Read more...] about Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetes
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns. The 23-year-old Hicks was diagnosed in high school as having Type 1 diabetes. Hicks, who routinely tops 100 mph, is recovering from Tommy John surgery on June 26, 2019. The right-hander's availability for this season was … [Read more...] about Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetes
Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp
Well-traveled Milwaukee Brewers first baseman-outfielder Logan Morrison figures it will be easy for him to adjust to games without spectators this season. “I played for the Rays and the Marlins, so I’m used to it,” Morrison said. The Brewers and other major league teams worked out again Monday in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a … [Read more...] about Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp
The Latest: Chicago Marathon canceled because of pandemic
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Chicago Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The race was scheduled for Oct. 11. Organizers say registered participants are eligible for a refund or can defer their place and entry fee to the Chicago Marathon in 2021, 2022 or 2023. “Hope drives us as runners and … [Read more...] about The Latest: Chicago Marathon canceled because of pandemic
Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. … [Read more...] about Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years