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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 

Cal Ripken Jr. reveals he's recovered from prostate cancer

Ripken mostly kept his diagnosis under wraps but now that he has recovered, he wants to share his story so that others would get regular checkups so that doctors can catch anything early.

Bruce Arians says Gronk looks like he did 'five or six years ago'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are loaded on offense. but perhaps the biggest question mark is whether or not Rob Gronkowski will be able to revive his career after spending last season in retirement.

Greg Olsen on signing with Seahawks: 'I still have game left'

Greg Olsen surprised fans when he chose to forgo a cushy broadcasting gig and put off retirement to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

LaVar Ball doesn't want the Warriors to draft LaMelo

LaMelo is considered a top prospect in the upcoming draft, as he averaged 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists while playing for Illawarra in Australia last season.

Damian Lillard: 'I don't have a fearful mentality' against Lakers

Lillard has proven time and time again that he is not afraid of the spotlight. In fact, he seems to thrive when the lights are the brightest.

Ryan Fitzpatrick expected to begin season as Dolphins starter

Tua Tagovailoa may be the Dolphins' quarterback of the future but Ryan Fitzpatrick appears to be their quarterback of the present.

Anthony Davis: I need to 'help make things easier for LeBron'

Despite the team's struggles, Davis remains confident that the Lakers will bounce back and aren't in any danger of losing the series to the Trail Blazers.

Contract talks stop between Dalvin Cook and Vikings

Contract talks between Dalvin Cook and the Vikings have been put on hold for the time being, as the RB is reportedly focusing on being ready for the upcoming season.

NBA insider: Lakers in more trouble than Bucks after Game 1 loss

Typically, the first round of the playoffs is a walk for the top seeds but both the Bucks and Lakers losing reflects just how unpredictable things have become in the bubble.

Penn State coach James Franklin 'frustrated' by lack of transparency from Big Ten

For Franklin, the issue seems to come down to the vague Big Ten vote process to shut down the season, as several other people have complained that the process has not been made clear to the members of the conference.

Kristaps Porzingis questionable for Game 2 vs. Clippers

Kristaps Porzingis may miss game 2 of the Dallas Mavericks' first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore right knee.

Washington president Jason Wright says new name 'needs to be done right'

For the upcoming season, Washington plans to use Football Team in place of a traditional nickname and is even selling gear to commemorate its nameless season.

Lamar Jackson open to Dez Bryant trying out for Ravens: 'He's looking pretty good'

Lamar Jackson appears to be on board with Dez Bryant's comeback attempt with the Ravens

Two women say Derrius Guice raped them at LSU

Peter D. Greenspun, Guice's attorney, denied these claims on the player's behalf, outright saying that there was no truth to the accusations.

Ronald Koeman named new manager at Barcelona

Koeman, who was previously in charge at the Netherlands, has been signed to a two-year deal, though the deal has a one-year option in case the next Barcelona president wants to choose their own coach.

Market for Jadeveon Clowney reportedly 'thinning rather than growing'

As the biggest remaining free agent, one report suggests that the market for Jadeveon Clowney may be shrinking as the season draws nearer.

Mike Conley returns to Orlando, could be ready for Game 3 vs. Nuggets

In his first year in Utah, Conley has been a bit of disappointment but the team still needs him if they want to advance beyond the first round. 

MLB players voice support for Fernando Tatis Jr. breaking 'unwritten rules' with grand slam

The conversation represents a larger cultural debate that is currently taking place around America's pastime.

LeBron: NBA bubble will be 'toughest championship run'

As LeBron James and the Lakers prepare for their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, James says that he expects this to be the toughest playoff run of his entire career.

Magic's Aaron Gordon ruled out for Game 1 vs. Bucks

Since being drafted fourth in the 2014 draft, Gordon has been a solid, if not spectacular player for Orlando. This season, he has averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season.

JuJu Smith-Schuster won't hold out, hopes to stay with Steelers beyond 2020

Smith-Schuster is on the final year of his rookie deal and is set to only make $1.3 million despite being Pittsburgh's top offensive weapon.

SEC will require fans, workers to wear masks at football games

If these college football conferences move forward as planned, it will be the first major sports in the United States to be played in front of fans. 

Nick Saban: Spring football will be like 'JV season'

Saban may have a point, as several draft-bound college players have told ESPN that they would opt out of a season in the spring since it would interfere with the draft, which is scheduled for April 29.

49ers legend Joe Montana hopes to see 'fresher, different' Jimmy Garoppolo this season

Montana says that it's hard not to be optimistic about Garoppolo's future with the 49ers.

Big Ten commissioner says Nebraska can't play football in the fall

So if Nebraska does decide to play outside the Big Ten, does that mean they will be removed from the conference? Warren did not outright say that.