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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 

Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo doubtful for Game 2 of NBA Finals

Without Dragic and Adebayo, there will be even more pressure on Jimmy Butler to keep the series from getting out of hand for the Heat.

Al MIchaels: NFL ratings talk is a joke

Michaels' argument is largely supported by the numbers that show NFL games are still easily the most-watched events on TV.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen expects fine for profane outburst during win

While Allen may be forced to give up a nice chunk of change for his outburst, the good far outweighs the bad for his performance in the game.

Cubs-Marlins Game 2 postponed due to weather

The Marlins won Game 1 of the best-of-three series and could close out the series with a win on Friday.

Kyrie Irving on teaming with Kevin Durant: 'First time in my career' I can trust teammate to make big shot

Regardless of whether Irving was throwing shade at LeBron James, Jayson Tatum or Anderson Varejão, he is correct in saying that Durant is about as good of an option you can have to knock down a shot in a big moment.

San Diego Loyal walk off field in protest after opposing player allegedly used gay slur during game

To show solidarity with Collin Martin, who came out as gay in 2018, the entire Loyal roster took a knee to start the second half before walking off the pitch.

Ty Lue 'early favorite' to replace Doc Rivers as Clippers head coach

Ty Lue remains the leading candidate to take over as the Clippers head coach after Los Angeles parted ways with Doc Rivers earlier this week.

Mike Evans says he 'forgot about' beef with Keenan Allen: 'That's my boy'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Chargers face off this week in a battle for wide receiver supremacy. 

Victor Oladipo denies trade rumors: 'I'm a Pacer, man'

For now, Pacers fans can rest easy knowing that Oladipo sounds committed to giving his all to Indiana this upcoming season, at least until the next round of rumors start floating around.

Adam Silver: NBA 'can do better' with coaching diversity

While the NBA typically does better than other leagues in terms of diversity in coaching, the league still gets criticized for the overwhelming amount of white coaches.

Dontari Poe spoke to Jerry Jones before kneeling during national anthem

Jones was once openly against players kneeling, but in light of the nationwide protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, it appears Jones has changed his perspective.

Titans-Steelers game won't be played Week 4

This will be the first major challenge the NFL faces in trying to complete a season during a pandemic.

Report: Head coach Adam Gase won't be fired if Jets lose to Broncos

It's hard to overstate how poorly the Jets have played their first three games of the season, as they have been thoroughly dominated in every aspect of their demoralizing losses.

LeBron says blown lead vs. Mavericks in Finals motivates him to close games: 'Burns me to this day'

By the start of the fourth quarter, the Lakers were in complete control of the first game of the NBA Finals, but fans may have been surprised to see LeBron James and Anthony Davis stay in for most of the game.

Heat's Goran Dragic not ruled out for Finals despite torn left plantar fascia

Losing Dragic would have been a devastating blow for a team that already appears to be on the ropes just one game into the series.

LeBron James: Playing in bubble 'most challenging thing I've ever done'

Even with LeBron and Co. cruising to the NBA Finals, his words are a reminder of just how grueling the bubble has been for everyone involved.

Brian Kelly believes pregame meal caused Notre Dame COVID-19 outbreak

The Fighting Irish do not have a game scheduled until Oct. 10, when they host Florida State.

Stephen A. Smith: 76ers should hire Doc Rivers over Mike D'Antoni

Whoever takes over the 76ers will need to revive a team that appeared to have lost its way this season, ultimately resulting in an embarrassing first-round exit.

Seahawks players call out Trysten Hill for 'malicious' play that injured Chris Carson

Hill has not publicly addressed the play, but Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said that he believed Hill was not trying to hurt Carson.

Veteran WR Jermaine Kearse announces retirement

Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse announced that he is retiring from the NFL after spending most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, including helping

Report: Doc Rivers failed to integrate new stars with Clippers' 'old guard'

It seems that the Clippers felt Rivers did not do an adequate job bringing everyone together to become an elite team.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving discuss how their friendship developed before joining the Nets

Durant said their shared love of basketball was so strong that they began FaceTiming every day and eventually they realized that they wanted to play together at some point in their careers.

California passes legislation restricting accident scene photos due to crash that killed Kobe Bryant

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsome approved legislation which makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at crime scenes or scenes of accidents.

Titans, Vikings shut down team facilities following COVID-19 cases

This is the NFL's first outbreak this season and it will be essential for them to manage the spread or the league may find their season endangered.

Bill Belichick praises Patrick Mahomes ahead of Patriots' game against Chiefs

It's hard to disagree with Belichick, as Mahomes has been off to arguably the most impressive start for a quarterback in NFL history, having already won an MVP and a Super Bowl despite just turning 25.