Once and for all, stop with Black QB stereotypesOnce and for all, stop with Black QB stereotypes
An ESPN analyst wielded Dwayne Haskins’ release from Washington as an indictment of young, Black NFL players. Where do we even start?
Day: December 29, 2020
Grizzlies’ Morant out 3-5 weeks with ankle injuryGrizzlies’ Morant out 3-5 weeks with ankle injury
Grizzlies star Ja Morant has a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is expected to miss 3-5 weeks, the team said Tuesday.
Arizona imposes 1-year postseason banArizona imposes 1-year postseason ban
Arizona, which is embroiled in an alleged pay-for-play scandal, is a fringe NCAA tournament team and not expected to compete for a Pac-12 title.
Arizona imposes 1-year postseason ban amid scandalArizona imposes 1-year postseason ban amid scandal
Arizona, which is embroiled in an alleged pay-for-play scandal, was a borderline NCAA tournament prospect and not expected to compete for a Pac-12 title.
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 9 WVU beat Northeastern 73-51Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 9 WVU beat Northeastern 73-51
Derek Culver scored 18 points, Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 15 rebounds and No. 9 West Virginia used its size advantage to beat Northeastern 73-51 on Tuesday. Emmitt Matthews added 13 points for the Mountaineers (8-2). Tyson Walker scored 10 points for Northeastern (1-5) but was held seven points below his team-leading average.
Porzingis runs through full practice for MavericksPorzingis runs through full practice for Mavericks
No definitive timetable has been set for Kristaps Porzingis to play in games, but Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said he anticipates that will happen at some point in January.
How to get benched: The art of the QB mentor, and why it's so importantHow to get benched: The art of the QB mentor, and why it's so important
Ryan Fitzpatrick lost his job, had to prepare Tua Tagovailoa for success — and then came in to save the day when Tua didn’t perform. The job of a veteran backup is no small feat.
Big Ben to sit, Rudolph to start against BrownsBig Ben to sit, Rudolph to start against Browns
Ben Roethlisberger will not play this weekend against the Browns, meaning Mason Rudolph will get the start in Cleveland, site of the teams’ end-of-game brawl last year.
Rodgers passes Mahomes as favorite to be MVPRodgers passes Mahomes as favorite to be MVP
Aaron Rodgers has overtaken Patrick Mahomes as the favorite to win NFL regular-season MVP.
What Yu Darvish, Blake Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and RaysWhat Yu Darvish, Blake Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays
From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.