Goodell says NFL needs changes to Rooney RuleGoodell says NFL needs changes to Rooney Rule
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said at his Super Bowl news conference that the NFL needs changes to the Rooney Rule, the league’s minority hiring policy.
Day: January 29, 2020
Reports: Astros hire Dusty Baker as managerReports: Astros hire Dusty Baker as manager
Baker will fill the void left by A.J. Hinch after his unceremonious dismissal following MLB’s investigation into the franchise’s sign-stealing scheme.
AP sources: Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievanceAP sources: Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance
Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon. The grievance had hovered over Chicago throughout its quiet offseason. The decision means the 28-year-old Bryant has two
Rethinking our respect for Kobe’s playing careerRethinking our respect for Kobe’s playing career
Finding the balance between what statistics say — that Kobe Bryant was inefficient relative to other all-time greats — and the fear you felt rooting against him.
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had grown closer in last couple monthsLeBron James and Kobe Bryant had grown closer in last couple months
For years, the LeBron James-Kobe Bryant relationship had been defined by not meeting in the NBA Finals.
Healthy 76ers begin road trip against lowly HawksHealthy 76ers begin road trip against lowly Hawks
The Philadelphia 76ers will see teams from the bottom to the top in the Eastern Conference standings as they embark on a four-game trip that starts in Atlanta against the last-place Hawks on Thursday night. With a healthy Joel Embiid along for the ride, the 76ers also will visit Boston, Miami and Milwaukee
Brett Brown is willing to tinker as he figures out Sixers’ offense, reintegrates Joel EmbiidBrett Brown is willing to tinker as he figures out Sixers’ offense, reintegrates Joel Embiid
With Joel Embiid back in the mix, Brett Brown is willing to “play with stuff” as he works on developing the Sixers’ offense. By Noah Levick
Halftime show marks new era on NFL’s global stageHalftime show marks new era on NFL’s global stage
For the first time in Super Bowl history, two Latinas will be headlining the game’s halftime show. PR move or not, the league is taking its Latino fan base seriously.
Goodell worried about AB’s health, not NFL returnGoodell worried about AB’s health, not NFL return
Commissioner Roger Goodell says he’s more concerned about free-agent wideout Antonio Brown’s well-being than his possible return to the NFL.
Picking All-Stars reserves depends on what you’re looking forPicking All-Stars reserves depends on what you’re looking for
The NBA will announce the reserves for next month’s All-Star game at the United Center during a one hour special on TNT Thursday night.
