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Popovich blasts Goodell, NFL owners: 'The flag is irrelevant'
It's just a symbol that people glom onto for political reasons ..." Though Jones did take a knee with his players before the national anthem in 2017 as a sign of solidarity, he has remained silent during the worldwide protests against racial injustice this month. [Full Article...]
China extends lockdown to more areas in Beijing
The decision to impose fresh curbs and raise the city's emergency response level back to II from III came as Beijing's current outbreak rose to 106 infections since Thursday. That makes it the most serious flare-up in China since February, stoking fears of a second-wave of the respiratory disease which emerged in the central city of Wuhan late past year and has now infected more than 8 million peo... [Full Article...]
Bailey, Freeney debut on college Hall of Fame ballot
The 2021 class will be announced early next year. Bailey was the Nagurski Award victor as the nation's best defensive player in 1998, while also playing receiver and returning kicks for the Bulldogs. Also a part of the Bulldogs' track and field team, Bailey set what was then an indoor long jump record at the 1998 SEC Championship meet. Bailey also is a member of the Pro Football of Fame. [Full Article...]
Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas arrested for alleged hit and run
Per the police report, Rosas was driving erratically before he blew threw a red light. Rosas, considered to be among the league's most dependable kickers, allegedly fled the scene after smashing into another auto while travelling at an estimated 100 miles per hour, according to a report issued by California Highway Patrol. [Full Article...]
Multiple Texans, Cowboys test positive for COVID-19
Elliott's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, confirmed his client's positive test while the Cowboys issued a statement regarding privacy laws that prohibit the team from providing further information. Among the few that have contracted the infection are Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller , Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen, Washington Redskins rookie Antonio Gandy-Golden, and Saints head man Sean Payt... [Full Article...]
Jonny Bairstow still eager to regain gloves as England Test wicketkeeper
West Indies believe they are "blessed" with one of the strongest attacks in world cricket and now have their best group of fast bowlers since the great days of the 80s and 90s. "Everyone is understanding of the situation we're placed in and if you rewind six or eight weeks and people said we were going to get some cricket at the backend of the summer and it was behind closed doors and people were... [Full Article...]
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...]