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Kyle Shanahan agrees to contract extension with 49ers
The 49ers believe Shanahan, 40, outperformed his initial contract, which largely explains why he got a new one. Shanahan has been a major factor in revitalizing the 49ers organization. Shanahan also serves as the offensive coordinator and helped Jimmy Garoppolo develop into a winning quarterback after acquiring from the New England Patriots midway through 2017. [Full Article...]
Champions League proposal for 'Final Eight'
That will be followed by the semi-finals on August 18-19 and the Final on August 23, all set to take place in Lisbon. Chelsea are 3-0 down from the home first leg of their tie against Bayern Munich . The Europa League is supposedly set to be played in Germany, either in Frankfurt or Dusseldorf. UEFA is understood to be targeting a mid-October start for the group stages of the 2020-21 Cha... [Full Article...]
Trudeau says government is looking to extend CERB payments
Canadians were able to access the $2,000-a-month benefit for 16 weeks, and millions are about to hit the maximum number of weeks they can claim, but still don't have jobs. Trudeau announced on Monday that the eligibility has been expanded to include more companies, with the updated application process set to open on Friday. [Full Article...]
Eagles' Brandon Brooks suffers Achilles tendon injury, will miss entire 2020 season
The perennial Pro Bowl guard was ready to enter his ninth National Football League season and his fifth as an Eagle before learning the devastating news. On top of those two Achilles tears, Brooks also needed surgery this offseason after dislocating his shoulder in the regular-season finale, which kept him out of Philly's playoff loss to the Seahawks . [Full Article...]
Cricket Australia and Kevin Roberts part ways, interim CEO named
CEO of the 2020 T20 World Cup Nick Hockley will step in as Cricket Australia's interim chief while a long-term replacement is sought. "Kevin has led this organisation through some very hard times; he remains a person of principle and integrity", Eddings told a Zoom media conference. [Full Article...]
Colin Kaepernick: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell encourages teams to sign quarterback
Goodell took part in the show, which featured heads of many major sports. Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll said last week that he had been contacted by a representative of another team regarding Kaepernick . Kaepernick has been invited into these conversations before, Goodell said. The quarterback past year settled a collusion grievance accusing the league and teams of conspiring improper... [Full Article...]
President Trump to sign executive order on police reform
He also added US Soccer to his list as well. FIFA have urged "tolerance, respect and common sense" after President Donald Trump slammed the US Soccer Federation (USSF) as USMNT and USWNT players will now be allowed to kneel for the national anthem. [Full Article...]
NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman races in Blue Lives Matter auto
The pro-law enforcement group was originally formed to counter the Black Lives Matter movement. Last week, the only African American driver now in the Cup Series, Bubba Wallace, unveiled his car's new Black Lives Matter paint scheme . While Weatherman may say that his design is just to support first responders, it's hard to believe that's entirely the case given his timing. NASCAR made two si... [Full Article...]