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On TwitterReds' Trevor Bauer mocks commissioner Rob Manfred: 'At least he got something right'
Rob Manfred told MLB Network on Wednesday he's "100 percent" convinced big league baseball will happen this year. Bauer used the opportunity to tweet a sarcastic reply to the executive.
Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella changes stance, will allow anthem protests
Back in 2016 — when Kaepernick first began his silent protests ahead of San Francisco 49ers games — Tortorella, who was Team USA coach at the World Cup of Hockey, threatened to bench any players who knelt as "The Star-Spangled Banner" played before the opening faceoff.
Dana White: UFC fighters in streets could stop looting amid protests
White thinks that more UFC fighters should take Jon Jones' lead in terms of dealing with looters and agitators.
MLB Commish: '100 percent' there will be a season; play must end by November
Manfred echoed concerns voiced throughout the spring about a second virus wave impacting the sport in the fall, and also said November baseball isn't possible due to media-rights deals.
Report: NBA players won't be punished for refusing to return
Players who refuse to return to play when the season resumes won't have to fear any discipline.
MLS might play home games in front of fans later this season
MLS commissioner Don Garber told reporters via a video call that he remains hopeful teams will be allowed to host some fans later in the year.
NASCAR bans Confederate flag at all future events
Bubba Wallace, the only full-time black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, called for the organization to ban the Confederate flag from all events. NASCAR did that very thing ahead of Wednesday's race at Martinsville Speedway.
Clemson's Trevor Lawrence to lead player protest over police violence, racial inequalities
Lawrence and running back Darien Rencher will be primary speakers for an on-campus demonstration this weekend. While not officially sponsored by the university, the protest will be led by students.
Warren Moon says age has already caught up with Tom Brady
The numbers seem to back Moon's analysis. In 2019, Brady's completion percentage and rating were both the lowest he'd posted since the 2019 campaign, and he was 18th overall in QB rating.
Arsenal lose friendly to second-division Brentford
Arsenal dispatched of Charlton Athletic 6-0 in Saturday's exhibition, and one may have expected a similar result during the midweek. Instead, Brentford handed Arsenal a surprising 3-2 defeat at the Emirates.
Panthers remove Jerry Richardson statue in 'interest of public safety'
The statue was first unveiled in 2016, but a December 2017 report detailed multiple allegations of sexual harassment and racist remarks against Richardson.
Olympics may allow kneeling, other protests during anthems
IOC President Thomas Bach told reporters on Wednesday the organization is open to discussing ways athletes can use the worldwide platform to make themselves heard.
Hue Jackson on Browns' Baker Mayfield: 'I've never had a player ever attack me that way'
Jackson added that he believes Mayfield, the first selection of the 2018 NFL Draft, has the talent to bounce back from a disappointing 2019 and live up to the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick.
MLB ownership source: 89-game MLBPA proposal a 'waste of time'
MLB owners and the MLB Players Association repeatedly declining adjusted offers to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic has become a weekly tradition of the springtime weeks and months.
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger to unblock Twitter users
It's not known if today's news means future blocks will still come for those ultimately deemed unworthy to follow the two-time Super Bowl champion QB.
USMNT MF Weston McKennie on Donald Trump: 'You can call him racist'
United States Men's National Team and Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie recently delivered harsh and direct criticism toward Donald Trump.
Report: MLBPA offers 89 games, prorated salaries, expanded playoffs to MLB owners
On Monday MLB owners had offered the MLB Players Association a 76-game regular season proposal but it appears the players have prepared their rebuttal.
Bubba Wallace to drive #BlackLivesMatter at Wednesday NASCAR event
Bubba Wallace, the only full-time black driver in the Cup Series, is using his 43 car to make a statement.
Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace high school football equipment lost in fire
Gronk and the Buccanneers are helping out a high school that suffered extensive fire damage.
Bob Nightengale: Cleveland Indians won't trade SS Francisco Lindor this year
One MLB insider thinks that Cleveland will not trade superstar Francisco Lindor in 2020.
Michael Jordan, crew catch 442-pound marlin at tournament
Six-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer, and current Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan may eventually become the G.O.A.T. in a different sporting activity.
Paul Konerko says MLBPA shouldn't be 'scapegoats' in battle with MLB
One former player takes issue with his brethren being made to be scapegoats for baseball's current impasse.
Matt Ryan: Colin Kaepernick 'should have every opportunity' to play in NFL
While Kaepernick hasn't played an NFL down in more than three years, the 32-year-old free agent is reportedly in excellent physical condition and ready to join a club for preseason workouts.
Man United cancels friendly after Stoke City player tests positive for COVID-19
Manchester United's friendly versus Championship side Stoke City was canceled on Tuesday after a Stoke player tested positive for COVID-19.
NASCAR welcomes fans to June 14 Homestead-Miami race, June 21 Talladega event
NASCAR explained all fans will be screened upon arrival, they will be required to wear masks and they are asked to respect social-distancing guidelines at six feet apart. Social distancing will be enforced by track staffs.
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