San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Monday. Warner is the third member of the 49ers to go on the list, which is for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have been in close contact with someone whoRead More →
The Detroit Lions placed Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Golladay and tight end T.J. Hockenson, last year’s first-round pick, on the COVID-19/reserve list on Wednesday, a day after the team reported to training camp. The two starters were among five Detroit players to land on the COVID reserve list along withRead More →
“You are God!” Marcelo Bielsa smiled, shook his head and waved his finger after hearing that remark. Leeds United’s Argentine manager had just emerged from his small, one-bedroom apartment in Wetherby, on the outskirts of his adopted city, to thank the group of supporters that had gathered outside to celebrateRead More →
Anthony Rendon, the Los Angeles Angels’ new third baseman, is nursing an oblique injury that seemingly has not improved, further jeopardizing his chances of playing during the opening weekend. Rendon, signed to a $245 million contract this offseason, was scratched from intrasquad games on Friday and Saturday and did notRead More →
Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a strained shoulder Monday and traveled to Los Angeles to be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Puk, a top prospect expected to be in the A’s rotation once healthy, was bothered by the issue months agoRead More →
Before taking on any basketball-related questions following Friday’s early practice, Utah Jazz guard Justin Wright-Foreman issued an apology. The former Hofstra University star and current two-way player retweeted a Twitter post in support of entertainer Nick Cannon following his anti-Semitic remarks made on a podcast. The July 15 post thatRead More →
The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League reportedly will change their name. The team would not confirm two reports Friday. TSN and Postmedia reported that the team will make a switch following a decision to do the same by Washington’s NFL team. “We acknowledge and appreciate the feedback andRead More →
Leicester City will not be entertaining any bids for Ben Chilwell, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday as interest grows in the 23-year-old fullback with the transfer window set to open at the end of the month. The window opens on July 27 in England and sources have told ESPNRead More →
Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is signing with the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com. The agreement comes after Braves outfielder Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season earlier this month. A major league All-Star in 2014, Puig, 29, batted .267 in 149 games lastRead More →
Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is signing with the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com. The agreement comes after Braves outfielder Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season earlier this month. A major league All-Star in 2014, Puig, 29, batted .267 in 149 games lastRead More →