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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 

Cowboys unlikely to reach long-term deal with Dak Prescott before deadline

According to sources, the main issue is that the Cowboys would like to sign Prescott to a five-year deal while he would only like to sign for four years.

Yankees' Clint Frazier may wear mask during games

Players are required to wear masks in the clubhouse but are not required to wear them during games. However, three Yankees players have already tested positive for COVID-19, which likely raises Frazier's concern.

Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty criticize NFL for being unprepared for season

While the NBA and other leagues have gone out of their way to present plans to players in order to give them time to make an informed decision about participating in the season, the NFL has not been open or transparent.

Aaron Rodgers: 'Are we gonna have a season?'

Around this time of year, Aaron Rodgers would typically be preparing for the upcoming season, hoping to help the Packers return to the Super Bowl.

Washington officially retires name and logo

Snyder and Rivera have been working on coming up with a new nickname for the franchise, with "Warriors," "Red Tails," and "Red Wolves" rumored to be the favorites.

Manchester City's UEFA ban overturned, can play in Champions League next season

Manchester City's two-year ban from UEFA competitions has been overturned, allowing the club to compete in the Champions League next season. Additionally, the team's 30-million euro fine has been reduced to 10-million euro.

Mario Chalmers has 'been patiently waiting' to join the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers' title aspirations have once again been hurt by injury, as Rajon Rondo has reportedly suffered a broken hand that will keep him off the court for 6-8 weeks.

Jaguars will have 25 percent capacity and fans wearing masks at home games

The Jags also announced they would have hand sanitizing stations set up throughout the stadium and "will transition to cashless payment for most exchanges, including merchandise and food purchases." 

Jimmie Johnson discusses frustration of the uknowns surrounding his COVID-19 test results

After missing a race, Johnson will be back on the track this weekend.

Buccaneers' Donovan Smith: Playing football 'does not seem like a risk worth taking'

Smith did not outright say he would not be playing but rather seems to be calling out the league as a whole for not taking the players' health into greater concern while planning out the season.

Senator wants NBA players to put 'Support Troops' and 'Back the Blue' on back of jerseys

Hawley, an all-lives matter advocate who has dismissed the BLM movement as Marxist and anti-American, seems willfully missing the point.

Coach Jim Harbaugh: Team that signs Colin Kaepernick 'will be very happy'

The Michigan coach made it clear that he felt his former quarterback deserved another shot in the NFL and Harbaugh believes that whoever does sign Kaepernick won't end up regretting it.

Watch: Shaq gets annoyed when Charles Barkley leaves him off his all-time top-10 list

The argument began when Barkley explained that LeBron was not in his top 5 for all-time NBA players and he listed his top 10.

Julian Edelman says he spoke with DeSean Jackson following video

It sounds like Jackson, who has apologized for his posts, took Edelman's message to heart and connected with him to discuss the fallout from his remarks.

Usain Bolt says coach could convince him to run again

Usain Bolt has nothing left to prove as a runner. He's the most accomplished runner in history, holding the world records for the 100 and 200-meter dash and winning 8 Olympic gold medals in his storied career.

SEC athletic directors to discuss fall sports schedule next week

It is expected that no major decisions will be made during the meeting, as most athletic directors are fine with letting more time pass before having to decide about the fate of their conference's sports.

Cam Newton works with new teammate N'Keal Harry at throwing session

Both Harry and Newton are hoping to develop a connection that can jump-start both of their careers, as they are coming off disappointing seasons.

Ohio State athletic director: 'We may not play this season'

On Thursday, the Big Ten announced that it would be playing a conference-only schedule to reduce the risk of athletes spreading the coronavirus to schools all across the country.

Jarvis Landry calls on Tom Brady to speak up about social justice

Landry is clearly calling on the quarterback to use his platform to elevate the call for racial equality. Hopefully, it's a challenge that Brady takes seriously.

J.J. Watt won't play season if players are required to wear face masks

Considering there is a real chance that players are required to wear face coverings, Watt may have to really consider if he is willing to sit out the entire season.

NFL coaches, players won't be required to wear masks on sidelines

The NFL has begun sharing its game-day safety protocols, which forbids jersey swaps and post-game interactions.

Nashville withdraws from MLS Is Back tournament following positive coronavirus tests

The struggles of launching the MLS Is Back tournament may leave some wondering if trying to start a sports league in the midst of a nationwide pandemic is a good idea at all.

'Warriors' emerges as front-runner for Washington's new team name

The Warriors makes a lot of logical sense for the team's rebrand, as it has absolutely none of the controversy that obviously has come with having Redskins as the team's name.

Rob Ninkovich says he would take Lamar Jackson over Patrick Mahomes to start a franchise

Patrick Mahomes is widely considered the quarterback you would most want to build your team around but on Get Up this morning, Rob Ninkovich said that he would take Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson over the reigning Super Bowl champion.

Tiger Woods to return to PGA Tour at Memorial Tournament

This will mark Woods' first major event since February when he finished last among those who made the cut at the Genesis Invitational.