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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 

Le'Veon Bell doesn't hold grudge against Jamal Adams

Bell recalled his own divisive exit from the Pittsburgh Steelers while saying each player needs to do what is best for him regardless of criticism.

Paul Finebaum insists college football 'not happening' in the spring

Finebaum also spoke about Nebraska reportedly being interested in playing football outside of the Big Ten, calling out the school for not being appreciative of its place.

Pitcher Adam Plutko calls out Cleveland teammates for breaking COVID-19 protocol

Cleveland manager Terry Francona also addressed the carelessness of Plesac and Clevinger, though his remarks were much less pointed.

Brett Favre 'would love' to see Aaron Rodgers on the Bears

The future of Rodgers has become a hot topic to discuss since the Packers traded up in the first round to take quarterback Jordan Love.

Cowboys have set up their own mini-bubble for training camp

The Cowboys aren't the only team who have committed to their own version of a bubble, as the Saints have already set up their own mini-bubble for training camp.

Doug Pederson cleared to return to Eagles after positive coronavirus test

The Eagles have had a lot of good news regarding COVID this week, as they were also able to take Lane Johnson off of the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Masters will be played in November without fans

After speaking with medical experts and health officials, the Augusta National Club agreed that having fans would pose too much of a health risk for players and attendants.

ESPN spoke to Sean McVay about 'Monday Night Football' job

While ESPN was once the home of the biggest names in sports broadcasting, they have fallen behind in recent years.

Aaron Rodgers blasts clickbait sports shows as 'low-class journalism'

It's easy to see where Rodgers is coming from, as he has had basically every aspect of his life dissected and discussed by talking heads and Monday morning quarterbacks.

Patrick Beverley on death of close friend: 'I am tired of losing people'

Sadly, Beverley is not the only member of the Clippers roster who has left the bubble due to the death of someone close to them.

Guests will be allowed to join NBA players in bubble after first round of playoffs

The NBA bubble has been a massive success, so it will be interesting to see if it is at all affected by the addition of a whole new wave of people. Hopefully, the league's aggressive testing will continue to keep players safe.

Washington Football Team will not have fans at home games

The announcement is not surprising, as several other NFL teams have also decided to not host fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nate McMillan agrees to contract extension with Pacers

The Pacers have had McMillan as their head coach for the last four years, and he has brought a level of consistent production to Indiana after Paul George left the team for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn reveals he had coronavirus on 'Hard Knocks'

Fortunately, Lynn has fully recovered but the announcement still seemed to surprise several players, including Joey Bosa.

Matthew Stafford 'glad' false-positive COVID-19 test happened

It would be understandable for Stafford to be angry at the league over a false positive COVID-19 test, but the QB explained why he's ultimately "glad" the entire situation happened the way it did.

Astros coach Alex Cintrón suspended 20 games for instigating brawl against A's

According to USA Today, 20 games is one of the largest suspensions ever given to a coach.

Lou Williams feels 'sorry' for opponents as Montrez Harrell returns to Clippers

Harrell returned to the bubble after leaving due to the death of his grandmother. He is currently quarantining in Orlando but barring any unexpected setbacks, he should be back with the team in time for the playoffs. 

Michael Irvin: Cowboys drafting CeeDee Lamb is like the Warriors adding Kevin Durant

If Dallas is going to retake the NFC East title from the Philadelphia Eagles, it will need Lamb to become an immediate contributor.

Skip Bayless: Damian Lillard called me 'most phony [person] on TV'

Damian Lillard became a hero and spokesperson for rational sports fans everywhere when he called out Skip Bayless, saying the divisive analyst was a "joke."

Steph Curry had 'major FOMO' watching basketball season resume without Warriors

Curry's feelings are understandable, as he only played five games this season after breaking his hand in October.

Penn State coach James Franklin on Big Ten canceling fall sports: 'Decision doesn't need to be made right now'

When asked about the possibility of college football happening in the spring, Franklin seemed open to the idea but said the lack of a clear plan is another reason why the Big Ten should not rush into making any final decisions.

Reds submit plan to allow fans to attend games

For the plan to really move forward, it would need approval from the MLB, as well as the go-ahead from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

SEC commissioner: Medical advisory group says conference 'can continue to go forward'

Sankey has urged fans and colleges to have patience as the SEC figures out the best path forward for the fall.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred: 'I absolutely see a path back for the Cardinals'

While Manfred's optimism is good news for fans, many still wonder if the MLB is doomed to face more outbreaks as long as they exist outside of a bubble format.

Trump: If NFL players kneel, 'I'd be very happy if they didn't open'

For Trump, protesting during the anthem appears to be a sign of disrespect to America as a whole.