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Reche Caldwell shot and killed -- dead at 41

June 07, 2020

Caldwell was reportedly shot in the chest, and the leg and 911 was called. Caldwell was 41 years old. The mother of the family Deborah was quoted by TMZ as saying, "He was a good person who smiled all of the time". Despite a successful 2006 season in New England, Caldwell is known for dropping two passes in the second half of the AFC Championship Game against the Colts, the second coming when he was wide open in the fourth quarter when the game was tied 28-28.

BT Sport's Premier League broadcasts get Watch Together feature

June 07, 2020

Sky Sports will show 64 live Premier League games when the season resumes. The fixture was on a list of "high risk" games drawn up by police chiefs last month and Anderson himself has said restarting the season was a "non-starter" because fans wouldn't stay away.

Michael Fatialofa heads home five months after hospitalisation

June 07, 2020

Fatialofa's wife, Tatiana, said he will be allowed home on Friday. The second row has been in hospital since, however defied expectations by taking his first steps inside six weeks after which strolling unaided inside three months. Fatialofa is a former Auckland and Southland lock who won a Super Rugby title with the Hurricanes in 2016 before heading north to join Worcester. He will continue his rehabilitation in Britain before returning to New Zealand by the end of the year, TVNZ reported.

Drew Brees: I Just Want You to See 'How Sorry I Am'

June 07, 2020

We want you to do more, more positive things and less talking.' And they all said , 'We accept your apology.' ... "I know Drew as a person and I just don't think that's him. "In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country", Brees wrote on Instagram .

Former Red Sox outfielder Crawford arrest on assault charge

June 07, 2020

The woman adds that she almost passed out when Crawford was squeezing her neck, but then her one-year-old daughter appeared. However, when Crawford arrived, he allegedly pulled out a semi-automatic handgun from his pocket and "unloaded the clip and ejected a round of the pistol and began walking towards her holding the firearm".

Dixon rules Texas in IndyCar opener

June 07, 2020

Chip Ganassi, left, looks on as Scott Dixon steps out of his cockpit and onto his auto in Victory Lane after winning at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. We were just struggling. Organizers chose to run the practice, qualifying and 200-lap race all on the same day to minimize the amount of time the participants would be at the venue.

Real Madrid offer Euro 80 million for Kai Havertz

June 07, 2020

We know that all the great clubs from Germany and Europe are after him and that he has the ability to play anywhere", he told Marca . Havertz has raked 15 goals and seven assists in all competitions, including the three goals he scored in Leverkusen's last three games since Bundesliga restart.

Liberty loaded with WNBA draft picks after Tina Charles trade

June 07, 2020

I also think her competitive fire will be appreciated by her new teammates and she will in turn thrive in our environment. "If I had not coached her before, maybe it would have been a little bit different", the coach said. The reigning WNBA champion Washington Mystics have acquired seven-time All-Star Tina Charles in a blockbuster trade with the New York Liberty. The Liberty traded that 2021 first-round pick and their own 2021 second-rounder to the Dallas Wings for guard Tayler Hill and ...

Brees 'should not have taken back his original stance' on flag

June 07, 2020

President Trump weighed in Friday afternoon, saying in a pair of tweets that Brees should not have apologized and repeating the belief that kneeling should not be permitted during the anthem. "We should be standing up straight and tall, ideally with a salute, or a hand on heart". "There are other things you can protest", Trump wrote in a second tweet , "But not our Great American Flag - NO KNEELING!" NFL players joined their colleague Colin as they knelt down during the singing of ...

Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand to donate $100M to Black community causes

June 07, 2020

Nike says Michael Jordan and the Jordan brand will donate $100 million to organizations ensuring racial equality over the next decade. He adds there is still more work to be done to drive real impact and they have embraced the responsibility.

Bowlers said sweat makes the ball little heavier than saliva: SL coach

June 07, 2020

The recommendations were aimed to minimise infection. " Saliva was their preferred mechanism of shining the ball". Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble thinks that a ban on using saliva on the ball due to the coronavirus outbreak may see a revival of spin bowling in Test cricket.

NFL’s Roger Goodell says ‘we were wrong,’ encourages players to protest

June 07, 2020

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has admitted the league has been at fault for not listening to its players denouncing racism. Goodell also said he would be in touch with individual players who had voiced concerns about the league. "Rodger Goodell is afraid that the same protests that have gripped our cities across America would grip National Football League stadiums when National Football League season begins", said Pope.

Several Alabama football players test positive for COVID-19

June 06, 2020

The player was asymptomatic during those sessions, which the Crimson Tide coaching staff was not involved in coordinating. CBS 42 reported that none of the players who had tested positive previously showed symptoms of the coronavirus and that the list included at least one quarterback, skill players and a lineman.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes scores stunning volley in training

June 06, 2020

Solskjaer has also urged everyone to look at the bigger picture. "And it's a short season, it's only nine (league) games so can we get as many points and good performances as possible". "At that time [last summer] it was Tottenham that was closer to me". "But now the rules have changed, we can use five subs and have nine on the bench".

Rafael Nadal has serious doubts about coming to the US Open

June 06, 2020

Rafael Nadal has admitted that given a chance to defend his US Open title this year right now, he will choose to not go for it as he believes tennis must "wait a little bit" before restarting the season amid the coronavirus crisis. The defending champion, who is looking for title No. 13 at Roland Garros and a record-equalling 20th major title, said: "I admire the FFT that they are positive and want to move forward, but the situation is hard to predict".

Brickyard 400 to run without fans

June 06, 2020

The upcoming Fourth of July race weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will run without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMS officials announced today following extensive consultation with local and state officials. IMS draws upward of 275,000 people for the Indy 500, the world's largest single-day sporting event that this year was postponed three months to August 23.

Chelsea crowned Women's Super League winners in England

June 06, 2020

Aston Villa will replace Liverpool after being awarded the Championship title. However, City accepted the decision that sees them miss out on the title by the finest of margins. "For my players and staff, winning the league is something to be proud of and I will tell them that when I speak to them". Liverpool has been relegated.

National Football League coach: We owe 'tremendous amount' to Colin Kaepernick

June 06, 2020

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson , here facing the Green Bay Packers during the playoffs in January this year, says he is "staggered" by events in the USA in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd . Wilson expressed his support for the movement Kaepernick helped start among National Football League players, saying his former NFC West rival was doing the right thing by sticking up for people who have been oppressed for centuries.

Snapchat will no longer promote posts from President Trump

June 06, 2020

Snapchat users will still be able to access content from Trump's feed if they subscribe to it or search specifically for the account. Trump's account remains on the platform, it will just no longer be recommended viewing, according to Snapchat.

Dana White: UFC Fight Island Is Probably Happening This Month

June 06, 2020

But after a lengthy period with no fight booked, and accusations going back and forth between the pair over the non-booking of the fight, Masvidal has now turned his attention to the UFC via a series of tweets . "These guys are independent contractors", White said at the UFC 250 weigh-ins. It's an enclosed arena for us to hold these fights. He began by daring the UFC to release him from his contract if they're not prepared to pay him what he's worth.

Austria ideal chance for F1 to experiment, says Red Bull boss

June 06, 2020

Formula One has a ideal opportunity to experiment with back-to-back races in Austria next month, but champions Mercedes are standing in the way, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said on Monday. Wolff added: "The third reason, and this is the more inward-looking reason, is simply that we have a championship to play for". "Red Bull in Austria worked very hard to get the calendar under way, and full credit to them for getting these first two races up and running".

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea want to sign Leicester left-back this summer

June 06, 2020

Both clubs are plotting numerous additions this summer and will likely attempt to negotiate a discount on Leicester's £75m price tag to save money in a transfer window in which funds are not as readily available as they once were. Reports also continue to link Chelsea with cheaper moves for Ajax's Nicolás Tagliafico or Porto's Alex Telles , but it is Chilwell who remains their dream signing .

NFL Commissioner Says Black Lives Matter: We Were Wrong for Not Listening

June 06, 2020

Then, on Friday, Goodell took a different stance - bluntly admitting the National Football League was wrong for not listening to peaceful protests from players in the past. See Goodell's full video below. "He has corrected himself and he has open ears", Jones said. President Trump emerged as a prominent critic of anthem protests, at one point calling on National Football League owners to fire any player who knelt.

Nike Signs 2020 WNBA First Draft Pick

June 06, 2020

Aside from being named the Naismith Player of the Year, the AP Player of the Year and the USBWA Player of the Year for 2020, Ionescu is the only player in NCAA history with career totals of at leas 2,000 points, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds.

Kevin Durant officially ends hope of Nets return: 'My season is over'

June 06, 2020

I didn't feel like I had to be a part of the team and travel with the team and do everything like I was playing. I'm working out every day and going to the gym in the morning. "My season is over", replied Durant. Durant should be ready to roll for November 10's training camp and potentially the December 1 opener for the 2020-21 season.

Kobe Bryant Comments On The WNBA's Historic New CBA

June 06, 2020

The league said it would share revenue with the players on a 50-50 basis once it hit targets for broadcasting, licensing and sponsorships, but the league did not say what those targets were or how many more millions would need to be raised to hit them.

'NO KNEELING': Trump renews criticism of protests during US anthem

June 06, 2020

He went on to say, "There are other things you can protest, but not our Great American Flag - NO KNEELING!" NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis discusses the comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on kneeling for the national anthem and Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio on racism in the league.

'KILL THEM': Galaxy part with Katai after wife's 'racist' posts about protesters

June 05, 2020

Galaxy made a decision to release Katai from his contract after meeting with the player on Thursday. The posts included a photo with a caption written in Serbian urging police to "kill" protesters, another referring to protesters as "disgusting cattle", and a third sharing a racist meme.

IndyCar set to restart Saturday in Fort Worth

June 05, 2020

Then they will wait another four weeks to race again. "I think the unknown is we've never really run at night with the Aeroscreen", said Dixon. "But just having to that opportunity to test the auto and to prove that I could be up there, I think made a lot of people aware what I'm capable of bringing as far as my knowledge and my experience".

Broncos' Vic Fangio sorry for saying he didn’t see racism in NFL

June 05, 2020

How can we get out and how can we impact the Denver community? You earn what you get, you get what you earn. "We all live together, joined as one, for one common goal, and we all intermingle and mix tremendously". "He's searching for solutions and it's easy for everybody to identify the problems ... we need to search for solutions and I think Justin is one of those guys who will find solutions".

Two Benfica players injured after team bus stoned

June 05, 2020

The club have confirmed both players were taken to hospital as a precaution. Top-of-the-table Portuguese side Benfica have issued a statement after disgruntled fans launched stones at the team bus in an attack that saw stars Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic end up needing treatment in a Lisbon hospital.

Oklahoma State's Amen Ogbongbemiga tests positive for coronavirus after Tulsa protest

June 05, 2020

Ogbongbemiga, a second-team All-Big 12 selection past year, made the announcement on Twitter. Ogbongbemiga was one of 30 players to report to campus on Monday as Oklahoma State athletes begin returning to campus in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .

Bills rookie QB Jake Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text

June 05, 2020

The text was made public this week, bringing Fromm to a public apology. Disclosure of Fromm's texts comes at a time of racial injustice protests across the country and around the globe in reaction to the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis police officer last week.

Chris Archer out until 2021 due to thoracic outlet surgery

June 05, 2020

The surgery was performed in St. Louis by Dr. Robert Thompson. Pirates" reliever Nick Burdi had a similar surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome a year ago after collapsing in pain while pitching against Arizona in April of "19. The Pirates scratched Archer from a scheduled spring training start in February because of neck tightness. The eight-year veteran has a $9 million salary this season, and Pittsburgh can pick up or decline his $11 million option for 2021.

Carl Crawford arrested for domestic violence

June 05, 2020

The incident apparently happened one week before a child and a woman drowned at Crawford's home in Houston. She then claims Crawford "unloaded the clip and ejected a round of the pistol and began walking towards her holding the firearm". The woman adds that she almost passed out when Crawford was squeezing her neck, but then her one-year-old daughter appeared. After the incident, Crawford continued to send her threatening text messages, saying he was paying someone to track down the other ...

Ronaldo is football's first billion-dollar man

June 05, 2020

But neither Messi nor Ronaldo were Forbes' top-earning sports star this year - with that honour going to tennis ace Roger Federer. " Ronaldo , the first to do it in a team sport, has made Sh69 billion ($650 million) during his 17 years on the pitch, and is expected to reach Sh81 billion ($765 million) in career salary after his current Juve contract ends in June 2022".

Stephon Gilmore, other players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

June 05, 2020

On the day a dozen Minnesota Vikings players attended the memorial for George Floyd , several NFL players, including reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, appeared in a pieced-together tweet on Twitter that starts with Saquon Barkley's introduction and it's best to just watch it but it sends a incredibly strong message to the league.

Spielberg will host two races in month of July

June 05, 2020

Further races are scheduled for Spain on August 16 and Belgium on August 30 , with Italy completing the European swing on September 6 . A race would not be cancelled in the re-started season if a driver or team member tested positive for coronavirus, says Formula 1 boss Chase Carey .

Manchester United Keen On Kai Havertz

June 05, 2020

Another factor to consider is whether Leverkusen would even be open to selling with many expecting a high asking-price if they do. I can't say he will be the best German player ever, but he has the talent and there are no limits. The 20-year-old's contract with Leverkusen expires in 2022. "Yes, the market has changed, although in a year or two everything will be the same again in terms of top players".

Indians pay tribute to the killed pregnant elephant

June 05, 2020

The elephant was later found in a stream but as locals tried to pull her out, she collapsed and died. Because of the injuries the elephant could not eat or drink anything for weeks, as per reports. BJP MP and former Union minister Maneka Gandhi was accused by some of giving the incident a "communal colour" after she tweeted that Malappuram - the only Muslim-majority district in Kerala - was known for "its intense criminal activity" specially "with regard to animals".

All Blacks legend Dan Carter joins Auckland Blues

June 05, 2020

Carter, 38, was today revealed as a Blues injury replacement, answering an SOS from MacDonald after Stephen Perofeta was ruled out of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a foot injury. I'm thrilled. I heard it on the news this morning and I thought "Good on you Dan"'. The last of his 112 Tests was the 2015 World Cup final win over Australia at Twickenham, where he took his points tally to 1,598.

MLB Rejects 114-Game Plan, No Counter Offer

June 05, 2020

ESPN reported Monday, via sources, that owners considered countering the 114-game proposal with a micro 50-game season. "In this time of unprecedented suffering at home and overseas, players want nothing more than to get back to work and provide baseball fans with the game we all love", Clark said.

PGA Tour goes back-to-back at Muirfield

June 05, 2020

Workday will be the title sponsor of the tournament. PGA Tour tournaments have been suspended since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The John Deere Classic was canceled after state restrictions in IL prohibited fans from attending and the tournament director decided it wouldn't be worth hosting the event without spectators.

Diego Costa handed six-month prison sentence and R17-million

June 05, 2020

But the cantankerous centre forward will not spend any time behind bars, as under Spanish law, a sentence of under two years for a non-violent crime can be commuted to a fine, and Costa paid €36,500 on top of his original penalty to dodge jail.

National Hockey League to reopen facilities for small voluntary workouts June 8

June 05, 2020

The player, who is not named in the release, is not in Pittsburgh and was not in Pittsburgh when he tested positive. That includes the two hub cities , whether family members will be able to join the players in the hub, and measures to combat the coronavirus.

New York Liberty trade former UConn star Tina Charles to Washington Mystics

June 05, 2020

Already owners of the top overall pick, the Liberty are set to obtain the ninth and 12th picks from Dallas and Washington respectively. The portion of the move that was formally announced in a Washington press release has NY receiving Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Washington's 2020 first-round pick, as well as a first, second and third-rounder in 2021.

NBA to Return With 22-Team Format, October NBA Finals

June 05, 2020

There are three facilities with multiple basketball courts, along with broadcasting facilities and hotels. The 16-team playoffs will be conducted as normal, with a play-in series occurring in either conference if the eighth and ninth seeds are separated by four or fewer games.

Nadal not sure about 2020 U.S. Open; depends on COVID, travel

June 05, 2020

With two Grand Slams - the US Open and the French Open - scheduled to be played in the next four months, Nadal said if the championships can not be staged in "extremely safe' environments, then it wouldn't make sense for the umpire to call love-all in 2020".

Premier League teams won't have to pay Sky back for a season

June 05, 2020

If any players from Manchester City or Arsenal and Aston Villa or Sheffield United return positive tests, it would nearly certainly rule them out of the two June 17 fixtures scheduled. This is in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board last month. The increase from three permitted changes to five and from seven substitutes to nine was announced by the league in a short statement .

VCU fall semester to start August 17

June 05, 2020

Students would remain on campus until November 24, take a few days off for Thanksgiving, and then finish the fall semester online, which would include a final week of regular classes and final exams. A message posted on Villanova University's website says no decision has yet been made for the fall. The university will also pilot a number of procedures and protocols during phase three in preparation for the fall semester.

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