John Thompson shouldn’t be the exceptionJohn Thompson shouldn’t be the exception
Thompson was the first Black coach to win an NCAA title, but his success highlights how his predecessors were discriminated against - and how far we still have to go.
Day: September 1, 2020
Kentucky’s governor will watch Derby from home this yearKentucky’s governor will watch Derby from home this year
For Kentucky governors, it’s a coveted perk – presenting the trophy to the Kentucky Derby winner as a huge national television audience watches. Instead, the Democratic governor said Tuesday that he’ll watch the race from home, just like all the race fans who won’t be able to cram into the Louisville track because of the coronavirus pandemic. This would have been Beshear’s first Derby trophy presentation as governor, though he watched his father, Steve Beshear, do the honors during two terms as Kentucky’s governor.
Korver: Bucks ‘trying to stand for what’s right’Korver: Bucks ‘trying to stand for what’s right’
Reiterating that there are ‘things going on in our country that are more important than basketball,’ Milwaukee’s Kyle Korver and his Bucks teammates are monitoring Wisconsin’s state legislature and potential news emanating from its special sessions.
MLB postpones Thu. finale of A’s-Mariners seriesMLB postpones Thu. finale of A’s-Mariners series
MLB, citing an “abundance of caution,” has postponed the Thursday finale of this week’s three-game series between the Athletics and Mariners.
Raiders place WR Tyrell Williams on IR due to shoulder injury, impending surgeryRaiders place WR Tyrell Williams on IR due to shoulder injury, impending surgery
Tyrell Williams will miss the 2020 season due to a torn labrum in his shoulder.
More Athletics games postponed following positive COVID-19 testMore Athletics games postponed following positive COVID-19 test
MLB postpones two games from Athletics-Mariners game after member of Athletics tests positive for COVID-19.
Decker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirmsDecker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirms
DETROIT (AP) — Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Tuesday.
Kyle Shanahan makes case for veterans to join 49ers' practice squadKyle Shanahan makes case for veterans to join 49ers' practice squad
Last season, six of the 10 players who began the season on the 49ers practice squad ended up playing.
Abandon the NFL? Partners don’t, even during a pandemicAbandon the NFL? Partners don’t, even during a pandemic
As 67 players opted out of the NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic, corporate partners, sponsors and advertisers did the opposite. The league even added two major companies: Subway and Invisalign. The truth is that not even COVID-19 has scared away the folks who, frankly, desperately need pro football to get their sales pitches and promotions across to more than 187 million Americans who call themselves NFL fans.
Are the Padres really title contenders now?Are the Padres really title contenders now?
With a flurry of trades before the deadline, San Diego’s World Series odds improved dramatically. Still, eight teams stand above them, with the Dodgers on top.