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NBA Eyeing COVID-19 Vaccine For Players As Part Of Information Campaign
When COVID-19 vaccines first began emerging, the NBA swore it would not try to jump the line. That still may or may not be the plan, but the league wants to do its part to help promote inoculation. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league is considering administering vaccines to players as part of …
Tiger Woods To Miss Torrey Pines, Riviera After Fifth Back Surgery
Tiger Woods is on the mend. The PGA star recently underwent his fifth back surgery to remove a “pressurized disc fragment” which was causing him discomfort after the PNC Championship. It is unknown when Woods officially will return to golf. In a statement on the 45-year-old’s Twitter account, however, it was revealed Woods will miss …
NFL Rumors: Patrick Mahomes Making Progress, Status For Sunday Remains Uncertain
Patrick Mahomes appears to be on the mend. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback exited Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game against the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter after a brutal tackle by linebacker Mack Wilson that caused Mahomes’ head to slam into the ground. He entered concussion protocol as a result and did not return …
Where Celtics Stand In NBA Power Rankings Upon Kemba Walker’s Return
Sunday marked a turning point in the Boston Celtics’ season. Kemba Walker returned to action after missing the first 11 games of the campaign while rehabbing from a knee injury. Sure, the Celtics lost heavily to the New York Knicks on Sunday, but Walker’s return was significant because his presence moves the C’s closer to …
Where Three Red Sox Prospects Rank Among Baseball America’s Top 100
It’s more difficult than ever to evaluate prospects, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the 2020 Major League Baseball season to 60 games and altogether eliminated the Minor League Baseball campaign. But that didn’t stop Baseball America from releasing its top 100 prospects list ahead of the 2021 MLB season, and three Boston Red Sox farmhands …
Tom Brady Trolls Himself With Video About Failed Referee High-Five
Tom Brady isn’t afraid to poke (a little) fun at himself. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was denied a high five by a referee late in Sunday’s divisional round win over the New Orleans Saints. The humorous moment occurred after Brady registered a touchdown on a QB sneak. Brady on Tuesday trolled himself by splicing …
Patriots Projected To Receive These Compensatory Picks In 2021 NFL Draft
The New England Patriots lost a slew of key free agents last offseason, with star quarterback Tom Brady headlining that exodus. They’ll receive some compensation for those departures this spring. Nick Korte of Over The Cap projects the Patriots will receive three compensatory picks in the 2021 NFL Draft: a third-rounder for Brady and two …
Why These NBA GMs Love (Or Hate) Trading With Celtics
So, what is it really like talking trades with the Celtics. Boston president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has developed reputation for being aggressive — sometimes overly so — while discussing trades with other NBA teams. The Celtics general manager, who largely has a winning record when it comes to trades, also has been described …
Mets Fire GM Jared Porter For Sending Explicit Messages To Female Reporter
Jared Porter is out of a job in Queens. New York Mets owner Steven Cohen took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce the firing of Porter, who was hired as the team’s general manager Dec. 13. Porter on Monday admitted to ESPN that he sent a series of explicit text messages — including a nude …
Dickie V Dunks On Bill Belichick After Latest Tom Brady Playoff Win
Bill Belichick is eating crow this week, and Tom Brady is the one to blame. The Sports world is piling on the New England Patriots head coach in the wake of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ divisional round win over the New Orleans Saints. To the surprise of no one, Skip Bayless has used Brady and …