Craig Hodges wanted to protest during 1991 NBA Finals after police beating of Rodney King but says Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson “dismissed” the idea.
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NFL’s positive weekend coronavirus tests deemed negative after retests, lab says
BioReference Laboratories released statement Monday, saying investigation found it was “caused by an isolated contamination during test preparation.”
2020 NBA draft lottery: Schedule, odds and everything to know
The bouncing of a few ping pong balls could change the fate of several NBA franchises as the draft’s first 14 picks are determined Thursday night.
Hornets suspend radio announcer John Focke after he tweeted racial slur instead of ‘Nuggets’
Hornets radio announcer John Focke has been suspended after he included a racial slur in a tweet. Focke said he meant to write “Nuggets” but mistyped.
Washington hires Jason Wright as first Black team president in NFL history
The Washington Football Team hired Jason Wright as its new team president, making him the first Black person to hold the position in NFL history.
Man arrested on multiple charges over alleged plot to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville
WWE star Sonya Deville’s house in Florida was broken into as she was the target of a kidnapping incident Sunday, police said.
Deion Sanders joins Barstool Sports on heels of NFL Network departure
Deion Sanders will join Barstool Sports to host his own podcast, “21st and Prime,” the website announced on its signature podcast, “Pardon My Take.”
President Donald Trump says not playing college football this fall is a ‘tragic mistake’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the college football season should be played and said not doing so would be a ‘tragic mistake.’
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jatavis Brown abruptly retires at 26
Eagles linebacker Jatavis Brown retired after four NFL seasons. He had just signed with the Eagles in March and was expected to be in mix to start.
Brett Favre: New Bucs QB Tom Brady might be most affected by NFL coronavirus restrictions
Brett Favre believes the NFL’s coronavirus restrictions on players could affect Tom Brady the most as he tries to get comfortable with new Bucs team.