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Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw announces retirement
NCAA basketball 39 minutes ago
After 33 years, Muffet McGraw is retiring as Notre Dame's women's basketball coach, the team announced on Wednesday. McGraw led the school to two national championships in 2001 and 2018.
Tennis stars call for a merger of men's and women's governing bodies
Tennis 4 hours ago
Roger Federer believes “now is the time” for a merger between the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Other tennis players agreed with the proposal, including Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA.
BeIN Sports urges Premier League to block Saudi Arabia from buying Newcastle United
Premier League 4 hours ago
Qatar's main broadcaster BeIN Sports has asked Premier League clubs to block the sale of Newcastle United to Saudi Arabia due to the country's alleged involvement in pirating matches. This follows a call from Amnesty to block the sale of the club due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
Former NFL wide receiver Percy Harvin is pursuing a comeback, ESPN reports
NFL 5 hours ago
According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the 31-year-old is ready to return to football after retiring in 2016. Harvin, who last played for the Buffalo Bills, was plagued by an anxiety disorder, migraines and injuries during his NFL career.
NWHL announces its expansion to Toronto 🇨🇦
Hockey This morning
On Wednesday, the National Women's Hockey League announced it is expanding to Toronto for its 2020-21 season. The team has already signed five players, including four Canadians.
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Rob Gronkowski is joining Tom Brady on the Buccaneers
NFL Yesterday
The Patriots are trading retired tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers for a fourth-round pick. Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signed with Buccaneers in March.
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The tension between the Jags and Yannick Ngakoue gets even uglier
NFL April 20, 2020
The star pass rusher has been clear about his desire to leave Jacksonville, but the organization franchise tagged him, preventing him from pursuing free agency. Ngakoue's demanded a trade and now he's taking it online with Jags co-owner Tony Khan.
Blazers fans relive the moment they picked Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan
NBA April 19, 2020
As the Michael Jordan documentary #TheLastDance drops, NBA fans are feeling Portland's pain as they watch the team pass up arguably the greatest player of all time. While Sam Bowie's basketball career may not have lived up to expectations, he has had success in retirement as a racehorse owner.
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Oilers fans celebrate Connor McDavid Draft Lottery Day 🍾
NHL April 18, 2020
On April 18, 2015, the Edmonton Oilers won the NHL Draft Lottery and the Connor McDavid sweepstakes. Five years later, fans are celebrating and reflecting on that fateful day.
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Sabrina Ionescu jerseys sell out in no time as she goes No. 1 in the WNBA draft
WNBA April 17, 2020
The 22-year-old was picked up by New York Liberty from Oregon after making historic numbers in the NCAA. Shortly after the draft announcement, Nike also confirmed they had signed a deal with Ionescu.
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Vanessa Bryant thanks the WNBA for selecting Gianna as honorary draftee
WNBA April 17, 2020
The WNBA announced they have selected Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester as honorary draftees in the 2020 draft. Gianna's mother, Vanessa Bryant, thanked the league for the tribute and said "it would have been a dream come true" for her daughter. The three players were among the nine people, including Kobe Byrant, aboard the helicopter which crashed in Calabasas, California in January.
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Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets reach an agreement to terminate his contract
NHL April 17, 2020
The defenceman is free to sign elsewhere next season if he chooses to play again.
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Trade rumors swirl around Jets safety Jamal Adams amid reports he plans to skip training
NFL April 17, 2020
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the All-Pro safety opted to skip a voluntary virtual training camp being held this month by the team, sparking new rumors that Adams might be on the move. According to Schefter, the Jets organization is reluctant to offer a contract extension to the Pro-Bowler this offseason.
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You can watch the first five minutes of The Last Dance right now
NBA April 17, 2020
ESPN shared a clip of the first five minutes of the first episode of the 10-part documentary on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, airing on April 19.
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Potential No. 1 pick Jalen Green is expected to enter NBA/G League pathway program, ESPN reports
NBA April 16, 2020
According to NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony, the five-star recruit is informing colleges that he intends to go pro and enter the NBA/G League's professional pathway program. Green is expected to make a formal announcement on Thursday afternoon.
WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel has died
In memoriam April 16, 2020
The legendary ring announcer has died, aged 69. Finkel was inducted into WWE's Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Jay Glazer reports Rams’ Brian Allen is first active NFL player to test positive for coronavirus
NFL April 15, 2020
FOX Sports' Jay Glazer revealed that Los Angeles Rams player Brian Allen tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago. While fans were sympathetic towards Allen and wished for his quick recovery, many felt Glazer may have overhyped the news, which was teased many hours in advance. The Rams confirmed the news saying Allen is “feeling good” and “on the road to recovery.”
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WWE announces major layoffs
WWE April 15, 2020
The cuts were announced over a conference call with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. The furloughs and layoffs are estimated to save the WWE $4 million monthly. The WWE family, fans and analysts are sharing their thoughts on the changes. Talent layoff announcements are ongoing.
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Tour de France postponed until August 29
Cycling April 15, 2020
UCI, the world's cycling governing body, announced on Wednesday that the Tour de France has been postponed by two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race will now take place between August 29 and September 20.
Take on this frustrating squad-building challenge 🤯⚽️
Champions League April 15, 2020
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher shared a challenge he had been sent, which involves building an XI of players that didn't share a nationality or club. And the players had to have played during your lifetime. Good luck!