By STEPHEN WHYNO The Washington Post reported Thursday that 15 female former employees of the city’s NFL franchise said they were sexually harassed during their time with the team. In a statement, the team said it takes issues of employee conduct seriously and added, “While we do not speak to specific employee situations publicly, when…… read more »
DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN ATLANTA – Hey College Football: ‘Look at what baseball is doing.’ The goal in terms of college football, is to have a season. Over the last week, we’ve been told that this possibility is looking less and less like a reality. But, there is still time to turn the trend…… read more »
By SIMMI BUTTAR NEW YORK (AP) — With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is closer to one answer when it comes to player safety amid the coronavirus pandemic: face shields for the players’ helmets. The NFL and the players’ union agreed to several protocols…… read more »
By GARY B. GRAVES SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer saw an opening and, with help from a friend, squeezed through for the most fulfilling moment of his young racing career. Custer became the first rookie regular to win in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly four years, surging to the lead in a four-wide,…… read more »
DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – COVID-19 has been a very trying time for us in this country. This has also been an opportunity for people to step forward and lead people who are looking for a strong voice. I think that Kirby Smart has done that with this Georgia football program. Yes, Smart…… read more »
By DAVID BRAND PHOENIX (AP) — Robbie Ray already knew 2020 would be a big season for his financial future because it’s his last one before becoming a free agent. Now the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander has less time to make a strong impression. Major League Baseball’s coronavirus-delayed 60-game season is much shorter than the usual…… read more »
By ROB MAADDI The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth up to $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause and opt-out clauses…… read more »
By LARRY LAGE DETROIT (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau pounded protein shakes and lifted iron to transform his body, adding 40 pounds of mass, and changed his game to put a premium on power. The plan is working. With jaw-dropping drives and some clutch putts, DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic by three strokes Sunday for…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change. The Cleveland Indians said Friday they’re reconsidering their nickname following the furor over the NFL Washington Redskins…… read more »
By ROB MAADDI “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The…… read more »
