20 ways MLB in 2020 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before20 ways MLB in 2020 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before
At the heart of pandemic baseball is this question: What exactly are we watching this year — and is it any good?
Day: August 20, 2020
This day in sports: Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore become members of Augusta National Golf ClubThis day in sports: Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore become members of Augusta National Golf Club
A look at what happened in sports history on Aug. 20, including Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore becoming the first female members of Augusta National Golf Club.
Luka on rout of Clips: ‘We can fight with them’Luka on rout of Clips: ‘We can fight with them’
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks have reason to be confident after cruising to a convincing win in Wednesday night’s Game 2 despite their 21-year-old superstar battling foul trouble.
Barnwell: Dak, Cam, Le’Veon and who has the most to gain (and lose) in 2020Barnwell: Dak, Cam, Le’Veon and who has the most to gain (and lose) in 2020
Dak Prescott could get a megadeal. Le’Veon Bell could get cut. These are the people who have the most riding on the season.
NFL may consider a playoff ‘secure environment’NFL may consider a playoff ‘secure environment’
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Wednesday that the league may consider a “secure environment,” similar to the NBA and NHL bubbles, for postseason games.
The toughest job in F1? Bottas on what it’s like being Hamilton’s teammateThe toughest job in F1? Bottas on what it’s like being Hamilton’s teammate
During the last block of races, ESPN caught up with Bottas over a conference call to discuss what it’s like to have one of the toughest jobs in F1.
NHL Playoffs Today: Islanders, Stars eyeing second-round berthsNHL Playoffs Today: Islanders, Stars eyeing second-round berths
There are three fewer teams in the NHL bubble after Wednesday, and two more could join them on Thursday.
FedEx donates $100,000 to Heart to Heart International's COVID-19 relief efforts through Justin Thomas, Bud Cauley birdie challengeFedEx donates $100,000 to Heart to Heart International's COVID-19 relief efforts through Justin Thomas, Bud Cauley birdie challenge
FedEx is joining forces with Heart to Heart International to donate $100,000 towards their ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. They'll do so this week by starting off the FedExCup Playoffs at THE NORTHERN TRUST with a birdie challenge between two PGA TOUR players. Justin Thomas - the 2017 FedExCup Champion, who enters this year's Playoffs ranked No. 1 in the FedExCup - and his close friend and fellow University of Alabama golf product, Bud Cauley (No. 80), will compete to donate the $100,000 to Heart to Heart International in their name. The player that makes the most birdies, or better, at the end of the tournament will ultimately win that right. "We are incredibly thankful for our relationship with FedEx and for this donation. Through this kind of generosity, we are better positioned to fight COVID-19 and work to stop the transmission of the virus," said Kim Carroll, CEO of Heart to Heart International. "That is why Heart to Heart International was founded, and we are so grateful to our supporters and partners for making it possible." "This birdie challenge at the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs is a great way to bring visibility to Heart to Heart International and provide them additional financial support," said Jenny Robertson, SVP of Integrated Marketing and Communications at FedEx. In support of the positive impact that FedEx and Heart to Heart International have on their communities, Thomas and Cauley will be wearing special shoes during THE NORTHERN TRUST that highlight the relief efforts of the two organizations. The shoes were designed by Roly Padron at Nomad Customs. "Nomad Customs does an unbelievable job, whether it's a simple or complex design," Thomas said. "I wore the shoes they did in Memphis, and I'm hoping these shoes will bring some more good vibes for an even better cause." The shoes have been designed in red and purple, for Heart to Heart International and FedEx, respectively, to both represent the partnership and FedEx Cares' global community engagement program. That relationship between FedEx and Heart to Heart International has been instrumental throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the partners have helped to deliver a vast amount of PPE (personal protection equipment) to communities in need. Even further, the relationship, which started in 1995 between FedEx and Heart to Heart International, began so they could work together to respond to disasters around the world, delivering more than $2 billion worth of medicines and supplies to 131 countries. This collaboration strengthens communities through improving access to healthcare, providing humanitarian development and administering crisis relief worldwide. Based on identified need, Heart to Heart International delivers shipments of essential relief supplies and deploys experienced and self-sufficient teams of credentialed health care practitioners, disaster response personnel and logisticians to facilitate the provision of direct patient care. From the beginning of the pandemic, Heart to Heart International has relied on FedEx to ship masks from China over to their distribution center in Kansas. With the partnership, + International has been able to distribute more than 170,000 medical masks to healthcare workers in Kansas City. Other local areas in Kansas have also been helped with the distribution of these masks, along with a few towns in the neighboring state of Missouri. "FedEx is proud to work with Heart to Heart International year-round in support of their humanitarian relief efforts," Robertson said. "By making our powerful global logistics and distribution network available to them, we increase their capacity to serve people in need."
Now’s the time to plan for an NFL playoff bubbleNow’s the time to plan for an NFL playoff bubble
The NFL is confident it can hold a season during a pandemic, but it would be wise to figure out the safest possible scenario leading up to the Super Bowl.
NFL plans for playoff bubble must start now, even if league’s COVID-19 numbers look goodNFL plans for playoff bubble must start now, even if league’s COVID-19 numbers look good
Saints head coach Sean Payton suggested creating a postseason bubble. That piece of news was revealed by NFL vice president of operations Troy Vincent.