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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 

Doc Rivers 'still wants to coach' as 76ers, Pelicans reportedly interested

Rivers spent the last seven seasons with the Clippers and the team only missed the playoffs once during his tenure. However, he failed to deliver during the playoffs.

Report: Tyronn Lue 'at the top of the list' for Clippers' coaching job

Of course, Lue is not the only name linked to the Clippers' coaching job, as Jeff Van Gundy, Sam Cassell, and Mike D'Antoni have also been named as potential hires.

LaMelo Ball on dad LaVar saying where he should be drafted: 'I'm my own man'

LaMelo is one of the top prospects in the draft and has been repeatedly linked to the Golden State Warriors, who have the second pick in the draft.

Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. to miss four to six weeks due to foot injury

This is another tough loss for the Chargers' secondary, as they are already without All-Pro safety Derwin James for the season after he underwent successful surgery.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson says Chiefs are 'our kryptonite' after tough loss

Baltimore is 0-3 against Patrick Mahomes and the super-powered Kansas City offensive attack since Jackson took over at quarterback while going 21-1 in all other regular season games.

Roman Reigns: Opting out of WrestleMania 36 'was about putting my family first'

While Reigns does not regret his choice to skip, he admitted that having to watch the action from home "sucked."

Lamar Jackson speaks out following Breonna Taylor grand jury decision: 'We never get justice'

Following the grand jury ruling, several athletes have used their platform to voice their displeasure with the decision.

Allen Iverson regrets legendary step-over of Ty Lue

Iverson's remorse is admirable but also probably unnecessary because Lue has done pretty well for himself since then.

Mookie Betts reveals lone problem with joining Dodgers: 'The only thing that really sucks is taxes'

At least Betts can take some comfort in knowing that even if he had chosen the Padres over the Dodgers, he would still be facing the same massive tax rate. 

Adam Gase: 'Whoever's got a pulse right now' will start at receiver for Jets

It may sound hyperbolic but it is really getting that dismal for the Jets.

Royals three-time All-Star OF Alex Gordon retiring after 14 seasons

Gordon went from the brink of prospect bust to legend in Kansas City, leading the team to a World Series victory while earning three All-Star nods and seven Gold Gloves in his career.

Luis Suarez bids emotional farewell to Barcelona

Last month, new coach Ronald Koeman informed the 33-year-old that he was not a part of the team's plans moving forward, forcing Suarez to find a new club for the first time in years. He was able to sign a deal with Atlético.

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden: Cam Newton 'is a power forward playing quarterback'

Cam Newton has looked like a perfect fit for the New England Patriots, bringing his unique blend of size and speed to bring life to an offense that many worried would struggle without Tom Brady.

Pac-12 expected to have 'definitive answer' on return to college football later today

One hurdle the Pac-12 seems to be facing moving forward is how to treat student-athletes in this context, as the increased risk of an outbreak would likely increase playing football.

Cowboys special teams coordinator on improbable 'watermelon' onside kick: 'It worked out pretty good'

Fassel confirmed that the team had practiced the kick before but executing it in a practice is a lot different than pulling it off in a game.

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for coronavirus

Ibrahimovic is the second member of Milan to test positive this week, as Leo Duarte tested positive on Wednesday and has also been quarantined as he recovers. 

UFC president Dana White on condemning Covington's controversial remarks: 'We don't muzzle anybody here'

It's not clear if White had not heard what Covington said or just didn't find it racist but if it's the latter, it's a pretty disturbing response given Covington's blatantly offensive comments.

Randy Moss tells Russell Wilson he almost played with Seahawks during Super Bowl season

While Moss was past his prime by 2013, it's hard not to get excited about the idea of him and Wilson teaming up.

Packers' Davante Adams on being healthy enough to play Sunday: 'Too early to tell'

Not having Adams on the field would be a tough break for Green Bay, as he has been the team's most consistent and dominant receiver over the past few years.

Jayson Tatum takes blame for scoreless first half in Celtics' loss: 'I wasn't aggressive enough'

While Tatum did not put up any points in the first 24 minutes of the game, he came out plenty aggressive in the second half, scoring 28 points.

Adam Silver spoke with Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James during NBA player strike

According to Silver, part of what made the situation so complicated is that initially, the strike was not necessarily a decision made by all the players.

Eli Manning 'not gonna second-guess' retirement: 'I had my run'

Having played in the NFL for nearly two decades, Manning unsurprisingly said that the unrelenting physical nature of the game eventually started to catch up with him and take a toll on his body.

Chris Paul: Playing in bubble 'weighed on guys heavily'

Paul is speaking about his personal experience as well as the experience of players, as he was in the bubble until the Oklahoma City Thunder were knocked out of the playoffs by the Houston Rockets.

NFLPA 'concerned' about safety of players at MetLife Stadium

The union plans to speak with commissioner Roger Gooddell about overall concerns about the safety of playing on turf instead of grass.

Adam Silver: Next season unlikely to begin before 2021

The fact that the season is being delayed shouldn't come as a surprise considering that we are very much in the middle of a global pandemic.