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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 

August 11, 2020  |  Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson activated from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Eagles will certainly be excited to be getting Johnson back, as he is among the most valuable players on the team's roster.

August 11, 2020  |  NFL

Spring League planning bubble football tournament in October

The Spring League was founded by Woods in 2016 and played its inaugural season in 2017. Unlike the XFL or other leagues, the Spring League is not meant to provide an alternative to the NFL.

August 11, 2020  |  Tennis

Tennis great Stefan Edberg told Roger Federer to avoid farewell tour

Federer is planning on sitting out the rest of the 2020 tennis season due to the coronavirus, but he has indicated that he is planning on playing tennis next year.

August 11, 2020  |  Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Kuzma on game-winning shot: 'Jesus could be on me and I'd probably still shoot'

Kuzma has played some of the best basketball in the bubble, averaging 16 points per game while making 44.4% of his three-pointers.

August 11, 2020  |  College Football

Mountain West Conference indefinitely postpones fall sports

The Mountain West is the second FBS conference to indefinitely postpone fall sports, with the Mid-Atlantic Conference voting to do so on Saturday.

August 6, 2020

Florida State DT Marvin Wilson says he won't opt out of college football season

Currently, Wilson is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2021 draft, and he says that he is excited about playing in the upcoming season.

August 6, 2020  |  NBA

Enes Kanter 'loved playing' with former teammate Russell Westbrook

Kanter and Westbrook played four seasons together for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Kanter having perhaps his best NBA season in his first year with the team, averaging 18.7 points and 11 rebounds per game. 

August 6, 2020  |  Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys legendary DB Darren Woodson: Coronavirus felt like 'a car crash'

Fortunately, Woodson was able to recover, but he wants to share his story as a warning to NFL players as they prepare for the upcoming season.

August 6, 2020  |  Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James out for game vs. Rockets due to groin soreness

James' absence seems mostly precautionary, as the Lakers have already locked up the top seed in the Western Conference heading to the playoffs.

August 6, 2020  |  Buffalo Bills

Bills CB Josh Norman: 'We've got the best secondary in the league'

The Bills are among the most talented secondaries in the NFL. They finished third in the NFL in passing yards allowed last season, behind only the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots.

August 6, 2020  |  College Football

Clemson No. 1, LSU No. 5 in preseason coaches poll

Ohio State landed at no. 2 in the Coaches Poll, with Georgia and Alabama grabbing the third and fourth spots. The rest of the top 10 is filled by Oklahoma, Penn State, Florida, Oregon and Notre Dame.

August 6, 2020  |  Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr: Warriors not being in Orlando has been 'kind of painful'

Kerr admits it's been a tough viewing experience despite, or perhaps because of, the high quality of basketball being played.

August 6, 2020  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin not 'confident' NFL will finish season in midst of pandemic

Tomlin's skepticism is understandable, as the NFL is deciding to avoid the bubble strategy in favor of completing the season while players will continue to live their normal lives.

August 6, 2020  |  New Orleans Pelicans

Sports injury doctor: Zion Williamson is 'in a race against his own body'

While Zion has still proven to be a force on the court, some fans have said that Williamson is not playing with the same explosiveness he had in college and earlier in the season.

August 6, 2020  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin praises Big Ben, says QB's arm velocity is 'excellent'

The Steelers are hoping that Roethlisberger can once again make their team a contender, as they missed the playoffs last season.

August 6, 2020  |  NBA

Dwyane Wade: 'I'll vote for Chris Paul to be my President'

Wade was responding to quotes made by Paul about voting, supporting the WNBA and the death of Breonna Taylor.

August 6, 2020  |  Buffalo Bills

Bills' Tre'Davious White calls out fans criticizing him for considering opt-out

If the Bills don't have White in their secondary, it will be a huge loss for the defense. White is coming off his best season as a pro, earning Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors.

August 6, 2020  |  NBA

Gilbert Arenas thinks NBA bubble is turning players into 'prima donnas'

The NBA bubble has been a smashing success thus far, with the league reporting no new cases as multiple games are being played every day. However, according to former player Gilbert Arenas, players are acting like 'prima donnas' as they struggle with one major aspect of bubble life: no sex.

August 6, 2020  |  Los Angeles Rams

Rams' Aaron Donald says he won't wear face shield for upcoming season

It's easy to see where Donald is coming from, as playing in the NFL requires insane athleticism, and the idea of guys wearing masks that may cause them to struggle to breathe sounds counter-intuitive.

August 6, 2020  |  Soccer

MLS commissioner Don Garber: Soccer will have fans 'where we can' in resumed season

The MLS is Back Tournament relied on a bubble format in order to ensure player safety and it worked extremely well. But abandoning the bubble presents a whole new set of risks.

August 6, 2020  |  San Francisco 49ers

Raheem Mostert: Knew 'I was still going to be a Niner' despite trade request

Mostert surprised many by requesting a trade, but the 49ers were able to keep him happy by offering him incentives that could allow him to double his annual salary.

August 4, 2020  |  Washington Commanders

Jack Del Rio: My opinions on players opting out would 'not sit well' with NFL

Two of Washington's defensive players, lineman Caleb Brantley and linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons, have opted out of the upcoming season. Del Rio says that he would be happy to talk with anyone who disagrees with him, including his own players.

August 4, 2020  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Six-time Pro Bowl RB LeSean McCoy reveals why he signed with Buccaneers

Along with Tampa Bay, McCoy revealed he considered rejoining the Eagles as well.

August 4, 2020  |  Los Angeles Lakers

Frank Vogel: Lakers will face tougher eight seed than normal in 'loaded' West

While the Bucks will most likely face a barely functioning Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference, teams like the Grizzlies or Trail Blazers present a much bigger challenge to the Lakers.

August 4, 2020  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger reveals surgery repaired three torn elbow tendons

With Roethlisberger now back in place of Mason Rudolph and Duck Hodges, many experts believe that the Steelers could challenge the Ravens for the NFC North title.