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August 28, 2020 | Milwaukee Bucks

Jacob Blake's father says Bucks contacted him, sent signed jersey

Blake's father credited the Bucks for helping bring out some positivity in his son following the shooting.

August 28, 2020 | NFL

Attorneys ask judge to order Antonio Brown to undergo psychiatric evaluation

If he is ordered to undergo the psychiatric evaluation, it won't be the first time Brown's mental health is evaluated.

August 28, 2020 | News & Politics

New Joe Biden ads target sports fans, showing footage of empty stadiums due to COVID-19

With no end in sight for the coronavirus pandemic, it's no surprise Biden decided to capitalize on the opportunity to target the many sports fans who are wishing they could attend live sporting events.

August 28, 2020 | MLB

Report: MLB wants playoff contenders to quarantine during final week of season

As the regular season winds down, Major League Baseball is looking for ways to reduce the threat of players getting infected with the coronavirus. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the league has informed the MLBPA that it wants playoff-contending teams to quarantine during the final week of the regular season.

August 28, 2020 | NBA

Adam Silver finally discusses NBA strike: 'I understand the pain, anger and frustration'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finally has broken his silence following the league's boycotting of games on Thursday. Silver issued a league-wide statement to players and staff discussing his thoughts on the outrage over the Jacob Blake shooting.

August 28, 2020 | Soccer

Jurgen Klopp: There's 'no chance' Lionel Messi will join Liverpool

Klopp acknowledged that adding the Argentinian star would be fantastic, but also was realistic in discussing the potential for him to join the club.

August 28, 2020 | Soccer

Report: Neymar talked to Lionel Messi about joining Paris Saint-Germain

PSG midfielder Angel Di Maria, who is a close friend of Messi's and teammate on the Argentinian national team, also has reached out to him about joining the Ligue 1 side

August 28, 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney's new mask features some of world's greatest Black athletes

Some of the greatest Black athletes in history are featured on the mask, including Willie O'Ree, Alice Coachman, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali and also Martin Luther King Jr.

August 28, 2020 | Charlotte Hornets

Report: Michael Jordan 'voice of reason' during NBA owners meeting

During the owners' meeting, Jordan urged other owners to allow players to express their frustrations and concerns before offering any solutions to the situation.

August 28, 2020 | Buffalo Bills

Bills cut Stephen Hauschka, Tyler Bass wins kicking job

Hauschka won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013 and signed with the Bills in 2017. While he was solid during his first year in Buffalo, the last two seasons weren't great for the aging kicker.

August 26, 2020 | Juventus FC

Report: Juventus trying to land USMNT's Weston McKennie

While no deal has been completed, McKennie would reportedly love to play for Juventus and feels that he could have a real chance at playing solid minutes with the Italian club.

August 26, 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers

Piece of court signed by Kobe Bryant from final NBA game to be auctioned

Bidding on the item opens on Sept. 4 and the seller plans to donate 10% of the proceeds to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.

August 26, 2020 | NBA

Report: LaMelo Ball finalizing endorsement deal with Puma

The 19-year-old is considered one of the top three or four prospects in the 2020 draft and some believe he's better than his older brother, Lonzo.

August 26, 2020 | Utah Mammoth

Coyotes to forfeit two draft picks for violation of NHL's combine testing policy

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's decision on the matter comes after a hearing on Aug. 6 in which the Coyotes admitted to violating the policy by conducting physical testing on 2020 draft-eligible players prior to the Combine.

August 26, 2020 | New England Patriots

Cam Newton doesn't consider himself Patriots starting QB yet

If Newton beats out the 24-year-old Stidham, it won't be that surprising — especially because Newton has made 124 career starts, has a Super Bowl appearance and was the league's MVP.

August 26, 2020

NC State football delays opener two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak

The move comes after 27 positive coronavirus cases in the NC State athletic department.

August 26, 2020 | Chicago Bears

Bears running back David Montgomery carted off field during practice with leg injury

The 23-year-old was the Bears leading rusher last season with 889 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games. He also added 185 yards and one touchdown receiving.

August 26, 2020 | NBA

Raptors, Celtics discussing boycotting of NBA playoff game after Jacob Blake shooting

The focal point of the resumption of the NBA season in Orlando has been on the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight against racial inequality.

August 26, 2020 | Indiana Pacers

Pacers fire head coach Nate McMillan after first-round playoff exit

McMillan spent four seasons with the Pacers, leading them to the playoffs in each of those campaigns. However, the team lost in the first round in each of the last four seasons.

August 26, 2020 | Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs looking to trade Frederik Andersen, Andreas Johnsson?

Shedding contracts will allow the Maple Leafs to keep their big four of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander with the club for the foreseeable future.

August 26, 2020 | NBA

Clippers' Marcus Morris denies he deliberately tried to hurt Mavericks' Luka Doncic

While Morris has denied any foul play, Doncic has his own opinion on the situation.

August 26, 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bruce Arians: Having Tom Brady at QB is like having a second coach on field

Tampa Bay's Super Bowl hopes have drastically changed with the addition of Brady, and although he's 43-years-old, he's still slinging the football like he did in his prime.