(ESPN) President Donald Trump said he thinks college football would be making a "tragic mistake" if the sport is not played this fall. Appearing Tuesday morning on Fox Sports Radio, Trump cited the youth and overall health of college players as factors that will help them avoid the most serious symptoms of the coronavirus. "These football players are very young, strong … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump Says It’d Be a ‘Tragic Mistake’ to Cancel the Fall College Football Season
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Vikings LB Cameron Smith Needs Open Heart Surgery, Says ‘Lord Works in Mysterious Ways’
(Sports Spectrum) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith announced on Saturday that he needs to have open heart surgery that will end his 2020 season. The surgery will fix an aortic valve Smith was born with that led to what he described as a “severely enlarged” heart. Smith only found out he needed surgery after testing positive for COVID-19 and undergoing further testing … [Read more...] about Vikings LB Cameron Smith Needs Open Heart Surgery, Says ‘Lord Works in Mysterious Ways’
NFL Owner Dan Snyder Files $10m Lawsuit Over False Sex Trafficking Stories
(The Hill) Washington football team owner Dan Snyder filed a $10 million lawsuit on Friday against an Indian media outlet that published stories accusing the 55-year-old of participating in sex trafficking linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to court documents. Snyder's legal team says the website MEAWW.com published an article suggesting that an … [Read more...] about NFL Owner Dan Snyder Files $10m Lawsuit Over False Sex Trafficking Stories
Nuggets Rookie Michael Porter Jr. Puts God First as He Pours in 30-Point Double-Doubles
(Sports Spectrum) The Denver Nuggets entered the NBA bubble in Florida as one of the best teams in the West, due to a strong season up until the league was put on pause (43-22). But they stumbled in their first game back last week, a 20-point loss to Miami. One such disappointment in that game was rookie Michael Porter Jr., who started only the second game of his career and … [Read more...] about Nuggets Rookie Michael Porter Jr. Puts God First as He Pours in 30-Point Double-Doubles
ESPN Radio Host Apologizes for Poll Asking If Injury to Pro-National Anthem NBA Player Was Funny
(Fox News) ESPN Radio’s “Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” apologized Monday for asking listeners if it was “funny” that Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac tore his ACL after being the first player to stand during the national anthem once the NBA restarted. Isaac famously stood as teammates and opponents kneeled during the national anthem last week and on Saturday suffered … [Read more...] about ESPN Radio Host Apologizes for Poll Asking If Injury to Pro-National Anthem NBA Player Was Funny