Report: NBA season could last through Oct. 12Report: NBA season could last through Oct. 12
The NBA is reportedly targeting July 31 for resuming games.
Day: June 2, 2020
Celtics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right nowCeltics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right now
Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them. Boston players including Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Enes Kanter and Vincent Poirier have been among several NBA players to participate in recent protests following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis last month after a white police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck as he begged for air. Demonstrations have taken place in cities around the country in response to the incident, which was captured in a widely seen video that has mobilized protesters.
Wes Unseld’s former Bullets teammates say his off-court work was more impressive than his NBA careerWes Unseld’s former Bullets teammates say his off-court work was more impressive than his NBA career
With the news Wes Unseld has passed away at the age of 74, two of his former Bullets teammates shared their memories of his life.
Elliott aiming to be among drivers always with shot to winElliott aiming to be among drivers always with shot to win
Chase Elliott has been tantalizingly close to winning NASCAR races so many times it’s hard for him not to be disappointed. “There’s a handful of drivers and teams who we know have a shot to win every single week,� Elliott said Tuesday in a Zoom call with reporters. Elliott pitted from the lead, took four tires and couldn’t get back to the front in the two-lap overtime sprint.
50-game season would be a farce … but also fun50-game season would be a farce … but also fun
MLB might propose a drastically shortened season to the players’ union. It’s probably just a negotiating ploy, but a quickie season would be fascinating if it took place.
Can Patriots’ offense improve without Tom Brady? Answers might surpriseCan Patriots’ offense improve without Tom Brady? Answers might surprise
New England lost a legend and leader, but better health and some subtle additions have boosted the supporting cast around the next quarterback.
Sources: NFL says camps only at team facilitiesSources: NFL says camps only at team facilities
The NFL is planning for training camps to open in July, but teams must stay home for them because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vikes LBs seek help; NFL statement ‘said nothing’Vikes LBs seek help; NFL statement ‘said nothing’
Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr have denounced the NFL’s statement regarding its commitment to fighting racial injustice, saying “vague answers do nothing.”
Sources: Bears stand down for Blackout TuesdaySources: Bears stand down for Blackout Tuesday
The Bears canceled team meetings in support of Blackout Tuesday.
Cancer-free, RB Conner unfazed by COVID-19Cancer-free, RB Conner unfazed by COVID-19
Steelers running back James Conner, who was declared cancer-free in 2016, said Tuesday that while he’ll play it safe, he isn’t concerned about playing football during the coronavirus pandemic.