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Blake Harper

Blake Harper is a writer based in New York. He's originally from San Diego and is one of the few Chargers fans left. He doesn't believe in ties and loves elaborate celebrations. Follow him on Twitter @beezyharps 

Multiple Ravens players test positive for COVID-19

The Ravens are currently scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thanksgiving, and according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, that game "remains on as scheduled."

Duke postpones home opener after opponent has positive COVID test

The game was scheduled for Wednesday, but now, Duke's home opener will be on Nov. 28 against Coppin State, barring any more setbacks.

Markieff Morris re-signs with Lakers

Morris reportedly also considered joining the Lakers' crosstown rival to team up with his twin brother Marcus but ultimately decided to stay put.

Ben Roethlisberger insists Steelers aren't focused on undefeated season: 'We're chasing Lombardis'

Roethlisberger is no stranger to Lombardis, as he has won the Super Bowl twice in his NFL career and is hoping to win at least one more before he retires.

Rex Ryan: Bengals deserve some blame for Joe Burrow's injury

Ryan said that he was worried about Burrow getting hurt before the injury, and the numbers do support the idea that the Bengals may have been asking too much out of the young quarterback.

Suns re-sign Dario Saric to three-year, $27 million deal

The Phoenix Suns believe they are ready to build off their 8-0 run in the Orlando Bubble and make the leap into the playoffs in the Western Conference.

Tua Tagovailoa takes benching in stride, concerned only with 'what's best for the team'

The good news for Tagovailoa is that despite his poor performance, he does not seem to be in any real danger of losing his job as the Dolphins' starting quarterback.

Eagles coach Doug Pederson won't bench Carson Wentz: 'You are sending the wrong message to your football team'

While Wentz defenders will point to his near-MVP season as proof that he deserves more time, that was three years ago, and since then, his numbers have dropped in almost every category imaginable.

Pope Francis will meet with group of NBA players to discuss social justice

Kyle Korver, Sterling Brown, Anthony Tolliver, Marco Belinelli, and Jonathan Isaac are set to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican this morning to discuss the role of social and activism in the league.

Alex Smith on first win in more than two years: 'It's amazing'

If Smith is able to rack up a few more wins in the upcoming weeks and get Washington into the postseason, he may get to start in a playoff game.

Arizona State withdraws from Empire Classic after Baylor coach Scott Drew tests positive for COVID-19

At this point, it is not clear how the Empire Classic, which is set to take place in Mohegan Sun starting on Wednesday, will proceed with Arizona State's withdrawal.

Darius Leonard ready to show Aaron Rodgers he's NFL's best linebacker: 'I want to leave a mark'

It may seem like an overreaction from Leonard, but players will often use even the slightest possible insult as motivation and so it's understandable that he would take this comment personally.

Report: Eagles place three WRs on reserve/COVID-19 list after J.J. Arcega-Whiteside tests positive

Despite the positive test, Philadelphia's game against the Cleveland Browns has not been rescheduled or canceled at this time.

49ers Pro Bowl CB Richard Sherman praises Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson

Instead of feuding with an opposing WR, the Pro Bowl veteran admitted he's impressed with Minnesota's rookie.

Washington team president says Football Team 'definitely in the running' for permanent nickname

Washington settled on the Football Team moniker as a temporary nickname when the team was unable to settle on a long-term option before the start of the season.

'Fair amount of displeasure' between Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bucks after sign-and-trade falls apart

For Bogdonavic, he now gets to enter restricted free agency and he will surely get a plethora of interest as he is one of the league's better three-point shooters.

ESPN's Jalen Rose predicts Atlanta Hawks are playoff-bound next season

It's not hard to see why Rose is so enthusiastic about Atlanta's future, including their newest player, Onyeka Okongwu, who they took with the No. 6 pick in Wednesday night's draft.

Timberwolves trading first pick reportedly 'never really got close to happening'

Edwards now becomes a member of Minnesota's core moving forward, hoping to transform the team's dynamic duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell into a Big 3 that can compete in the loaded Western Conference.

Maryland cancels Michigan State game due to COVID-19 outbreak

Over the last seven days, Maryland has had 15 players and seven staff members test positive, making them the latest college football team to try and salvage their season in the midst of an outbreak.

J.J. Watt: Texans' disappointing season should 'never, ever be acceptable'

The Houston Texans are arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL this season, as the 2-7 team looks more likely to grab a Top 10 pick in next year's draft than make the playoffs.

Adam Gase shuts down tank for Trevor narrative: 'Nobody's talked about that'

The Jets are a mess. They're the lone winless team 10 weeks into the season and are in serious danger of becoming just the third 0-16 team in NFL history.

Mahomes plans to avenge Raiders loss: 'We'll be ready to go'

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs had their worst game of the season against the Las Vegas Raiders, looking out of sorts in a 40-32 loss to their division rival.

Bucs coach Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown has been 'model citizen' with team

Arians has made it clear time and time again that Brown is welcome on the team as long as he doesn't cause any disruption

Hornets' LaMelo Ball on playing for Michael Jordan: 'Straight blessing'

Jordan is the Hornets' chairman and he is also the team's primary owner and he apparently gave Charlotte his "stamp of approval" to draft Ball if he was still available with the no. 3 pick.

Daryl Morey doesn't plan to trade Embiid or Simmons: 'Joel and Ben will be here for a long time'

Since being named the 76ers' president of basketball operations, there has been speculation that Morey may try and ship off one of his young stars, both of whom would surely generate a ton of interest on the trade market.