Cleveland's facility remained closed through early Friday afternoon, but it's hoped that players will be able to conduct their first practice of the week either later in the afternoon or at some point Saturday morning.
Kyrie Irving was made unavailable on Thursday evening due to unspecified personal reasons.
The song remains the same as it pertains to Sunday night's wild-card game between the Browns and Steelers. Cleveland continues to deal with concerning COVID-19 issues, but the NFL isn't budging over the contest's date and time.
Miami Hurricanes tight end Brevin Jordan has announced via Twitter that he will forego his senior year and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators have joined the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, and Vancouver Canucks among Canadian teams cleared to host in-market regular-season games when the campaign gets underway next Wednesday.
Porter hasn't taken the court since he recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds in a 125-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings back on Dec. 29.
Despite a rash of COVID-19 issues, Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said the team will be ready to go for Monday's College Football Playoff title game.
Mond walks away from Texas A&M holding the all-time program records for career passing TDs, passing yards, completions, and total offense.
The women's basketball program of the UCLA Bruins announced that the team won't face the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday because of a lack of healthy and available players.
It's believed Sowers is looking for an expanded role with a different NFL organization.
Smith previously worked as an assistant baseball coach and hitting coordinator for Carroll University and had also completed time as an intern with the Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers.
In total, Bethea recorded 1,333 tackles, 25 interceptions with one taken to the house for a touchdown, and 9.5 sacks throughout his career.
Despite indications that the Browns are dealing with an apparent COVID-19 outbreak among players, the NFL insists that their game at Pittsburgh will go on as scheduled.
Zidane missed a Thursday practice session and is awaiting the results of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and an antigen test.
Waddle led Alabama with 557 receiving yards on 25 catches with four touchdowns at the time of the injury. Waddle has also accumulated 733 punt return yards with two scores during his collegiate career.
Interestingly, South Carolina's contest versus the No. 10-ranked Kentucky Wildcats remains scheduled for Sunday even though NCAA basketball guidelines recommend 14-day quarantines.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hoped to be permitted to welcome 5,500 spectators to Sunday evening's playoff game versus the division-rival Cleveland Browns.
Penn State has temporarily paused all team activities because of positive coronavirus test results within Tier 1 personnel. As a result, games versus the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday and against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights next Tuesday are postponed.
Porter started in each of Denver's first four games and is third on the team with 19.5 points and second with 6.8 rebounds and a 26.60 player efficiency rating.
The Rams confirmed on Wednesday that they've activated wide receiver Cooper Kupp from the reserve/COVID-19 list and expect to have him available versus the Seahawks.
Detroit confirmed on Wednesday that the 19-year-old has suffered a torn labrum and is out indefinitely. "Hayes will continue to be evaluated by team medical staff and further updates will be provided as appropriate," the Pistons added.
Both the George Washington Colonials and UMass Minutemen confirmed that Wednesday's men's basketball game between the two schools has been postponed due to the ongoing situation in Washington D.C.
The New York Yankees have reportedly obtained a new outfielder and, potentially, moved on from Brett Gardner once and for all.
Alex Smith is still ailing from the strained calf that sidelined him for back-to-back December games, and he admitted to reporters that Thursday's practice could be the deciding factor in whether or not he is in the lineup versus the Bucs.
Shortly after Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank parted ways with coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff following the team's 0-5 start to the season, Blank failed to fully commit to veteran quarterback Matt Ryan beyond the campaign. Now All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones may be another veteran trade candidate.