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More Plaintiffs Join Lawsuit v. NCAA Claiming Student Athletes Deserve Pay

September 8, 2022

Former Villanova University football player Ralph “Trey” Johnson sued the N.C.A.A. in November 2019, claiming that college athletes should be considered employees at the schools they play for under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s Return To The 49ers Could Mean Bad News For Trey Lance

August 30, 2022

The 49ers recently signed a new one-year contract over the course of the 2022 NFL season with Jimmy Garoppolo.

Dallas Cowboys’ Tyron Smith Out Of Season Until At Least December Due To Knee Injury

August 25, 2022

Right before the opening of the season, the Dallas Cowboys will be starting out without their Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith.

MLB Trade Deadline: Which Pitchers Or Hitters Could Be On The Move?

July 30, 2022

With the MLB deadline approaching, a number of players — including Juan Soto, Willson Contreras, and Luis Castillo — could be attempting to help bring home a championship for a new team come October.

Chess Grandmaster Quits Abruptly During Game, Fueling Cheating Scandal

September 21, 2022

Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen abruptly quit an online chess match against Grandmaster Hans Niemann Monday, sending shockwaves throughout the chess community. Commentators are speculating that Carlsen believes Niemann cheated during their previous match.

Kevin Durant’s Ultimatum Shows Nets The Price Of Playing The Superstar Game

August 12, 2022

With Kevin Durant's trade request, the Brooklyn Nets are now realizing the consequences of a superstar team - and it could potentially change how the league operates with its own team-building strategies.

July 17, 2022

Grading MLB’s Biggest Offseason Moves At The Season’s Midway Point

June 3, 2022

Boston Celtics Complete Comeback As They Steal Game 1 Of NBA Finals Away From Golden State Warriors

May 21, 2022

Jimbo Fisher Fires Back At Nick Saban: ‘Some People Think They’re God’

May 13, 2022

Tom Brady To Join Fox Sports As Lead NFL Analyst Following Career

NBA Playoff Preview: Suns Look For Finals Redemption, While It’s Anyone’s Game In The East

April 15, 2022

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, with plenty of teams vying for a championship. Among the intriguing first-round matchups include the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets, who are hoping to have their big three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons finally together.

From Joe Burrow To Dick’s Sporting Goods, Athletic Icons Weigh In On Roe V. Wade Decision

July 1, 2022

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, hundreds of athletes have taken to their platforms to voice their support of legal abortions, while wondering how the future of sports could be impacted by the reversal. Meanwhile, sports companies have taken significant steps to help assist their employees during an uncertain time in health care.

DeShaun Watson And His Ground-Breaking Deal Amid Hot Topics At NFL Owners Meetings

March 31, 2022

The NFL owners meetings have seen a number of topics discussed, with the most heated being Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and his fully guaranteed $230 million contract. Watson's deal — despite his legal troubles — could forever change the league's financial structure.

Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Declines To Appear Before Congress

June 17, 2022

In a four-page letter obtained by Axios, Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has informed the House Oversight and Reform Committee that he will not be attending the June 22 hearing on workplace misconduct in the NFL due to him being out of the country.

MLB Free Agency: Kris Bryant, Freddie Freeman Nab Massive Deals

March 18, 2022

With the MLB season inching closer, deals are heating up. Third baseman Kris Bryant signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Colorado Rockies, while first baseman Freddie Freeman signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

NFL Sees Flurry Of Moves Topped Off By Russell Wilson Trade, Aaron Rodgers Extension

March 10, 2022

While NFL free agency doesn't start until March 16, the fireworks are already kicking off. Nine-time Pro-Bowler Russell Wilson was traded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos for a huge package that includes two first-round picks, while four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers announced his return to the Green Bay Packers for the 2022 season.

MLB To Begin Canceling Regular Season Games If Lockout Deal Is Not Reached By Feb. 28

February 26, 2022

According to a league spokesperson, Major League Baseball will begin canceling regular season games if the league and the MLBPA cannot agree to a new collective bargaining agreement deal by Monday, Feb. 28. "A deadline is a deadline. Missed games are missed games. Salary will not be paid for those games," the spokesperson said.

Super Bowl LVI: Outlook, Keys To The Game, And Prediction

February 13, 2022

Super Bowl LVI will feature two very different teams. The Los Angeles Rams have gambled their future away for an all-in championship bid, acquiring veteran stars in order to help push them over the top. Meanwhile, the youthful Bengals just saw rookie Ja'Marr Chase win the AP Rookie of the Year after putting up a record 1,455 yards, while quarterback Joe Burrow has taken a huge step in his second season.

Brian Flores Sues Three Teams, NFL While Alleging Racism In Hiring Process

February 3, 2022

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, who was fired after three seasons on Jan. 10, has sued the NFL, along with the Dolphins, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos, claiming discrimination played a part in both his firing and interview processes. Flores claims Miami owner Stephen Ross attempted to incentivize Flores to purposefully lose in 2019 by offering $100,000 for every loss, and then pressured Flores into recruit a "prominent quarterback" — later reported to be Tom Brady — in the winter of 2020. Flores adds that the Giants, who interviewed him twice in January, only interviewed him to comply with the NFL's Rooney Rule.

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