Major League Baseball and its players’ union have agreed to a plan that will expand the postseason from 10 teams to 16 in the 2020 season. Under the plan, the second-place teams in each of the six
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday that any fans attending games during the upcoming National Football League (NFL) season must wear face masks. “For those wondering, yes, it is league-wide: fans at NFL
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that they reached an agreement with star outfielder Mookie Betts for a 12-year, $365 million contract extension. The long-term deal will keep the former American League MVP from reaching free
According to multiple reports, the NFL Players Association told players Tuesday that roster limits will be cut from 90 players to 80 for training camp, and the preseason will be entirely canceled. Previously reports said the NFL
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Tuesday that reliever Colin Poche will be out for the 2020 MLB season due to a torn UCL. The Rays said that Tommy John surgery had been recommended, which may put Poche’s
On Monday, the NBA and the NBA Players Association said that coronavirus tests of 346 players at the league’s bubble in Orlando, Fla., yielded zero positives since test results were last announced a week ago. During its
The NFL and its players’ union have reached an agreement on a coronavirus testing protocol for the first two weeks of training camp. The league and the NFL Players Association will require daily testing for the opening
Jon Rahm claimed the top spot in the world on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a three-shot win at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The win helped Rahm jump ahead of Rory McIlroy to claim the No.
Gold legend Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday during CBS’ telecast of the final round of the Memorial Tournament that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus in March. Nicklaus said he had minor symptoms, while his
Major League Baseball said it will use up to 75 sound effects from the video game MLB: The Show to replicate ‘crowd noise’ at empty ballparks. The crowd noises—cheers, groans, boos, amongst others —were recorded during real games
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe has tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, he is currently asymptomatic. Bledsoe is not currently with the team in Orlando, but hopes to arrive in Orlando “as soon as possible,” once
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play the 2020 season on the franchise tag, worth a guaranteed $31.4 million. Prescott and the Cowboys failed to get a long-term deal done before Wednesday’s deadline. Prescott will report and
The Tennessee Titans have signed Derrick Henry to a multiyear contract, the team announced Wednesday. Henry, 26, and the Titans reached an agreement on a four-year, $50 million deal, which includes $25.5 million guaranteed. Henry and the
The Cleveland Browns and All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett are close to finalizing a contract extension for five-years, worth about $125 million. The extension is worth a total of about $144 million over seven years, and Garrett,
On Tuesday, Philadelphia officials said that no fans will be allowed to attend Eagles and Phillies games this year, citing safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The Eagles are still going to be allowed to play, although
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced Monday on Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19, but says he feels well and eager to play again. “I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team’s departure to Orlando,”
Following decades of pressure to stop using a racial slur as its team name, Washington’s NFL team, the Washington Redskins, announced that it will finally change. The team said in a statement on Monday: “On July 3rd
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Cole Custer completed a daring four-wide pass on the final lap to win Sunday’s Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Custer became the first Cup Series rookie in almost four
Kamaru Usman defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 251 on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Usman (17-1) retained his UFC welterweight title and remained unbeaten in the UFC.
The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it will cut non-conference games for all fall sports, including football, amid “unprecedented times” during the coronavirus pandemic. The Big Ten said in a statement, “We are facing uncertain and unprecedented
On Thursday, Major League Soccer announced that Nashville SC withdrew from the “MLS is Back Tournament” after multiple positive coronavirus tests. With the team’s withdrawal, Nashville SC became the second club to pull out of the MLS’
Veteran San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills says he is donating his salary from the NBA’s 22-team restart in Orlando, Fla., to Black Lives Matter and other social justice causes. In a video posted by the Spurs
On Wednesday, the agent for San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert announced that he has requested a trade from the team. Mostert’s agent, Brett Tessler, wrote on Twitter that his client’s demand comes after “months of
The PGA of America is electing to postpone the Ryder Cup until 2021, in light of coronavirus cases spiking around the country\ The 43rd Ryder Cup matches were originally scheduled to take place Sept. 25-27 at Whistling
The Washington Wizards announced on Tuesday that guard Bradley Beal will not play in the NBA’s restart this month because of a right rotator cuff injury. The Wizards said the 27-year-old had experienced shoulder discomfort since early
On Monday, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season due to increased concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Markakis is the second Atlanta veteran in two days to announce plans to sit out the
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a 10-year contract extension Monday, the team confirmed. Mahomes’ deal is worth up to $503 million with $477 million in guarantee mechanisms that give the two-time All-Pro outs
With just seven laps to go at the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin hit the first turn wall, helping Kevin Harvick win the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Harvick now moves within one of tying Lee
On Sunday, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association agreed on protocols to resume the season. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. A CBA extension is crucial
A group of over 30 Major League Baseball players organized an informal training camp in Florida during the coronavirus pandemic. The players formed a “secret baseball group” that was playing games at Palm Beach Gardens High School.