Canadian university fall sports championships canceled, play canceled through December in three of four conferences
Canada West, OUA and AUS have all canceled their fall team sports seasons.
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Florida State HC Mike Norvell says “It was a mistake to use the word every,” Marvin Wilson talks moving forward
"I sent a text to each player individually to present an opportunity for open communication with me. Many members of our team chose to respond and have more in-depth conversations about issues and feelings. Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word 'every.' Particularly at this time, words are important, and I'm sorry."
Bills’ QB Jake Fromm said in 2019 “only elite white people” should have access to guns, apologized for that remark Thursday
"I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white people' in a text message conversation."
Florida State players call coach Mike Norvell’s comments about reaching out individually “a lie” (updated)
Norvell told Tashan Reed of The Athletic "I went back and forth with every player individually this weekend." Defensive lineman Marvin Wilson said "This is a lie and me and my teammates are outraged."
The NBA reportedly will end its playoffs by Oct. 12 under the proposed plan going to owners for a vote Thursday
More details of the NBA's proposed return-to-play timeline emerged Tuesday.
Floyd Little, the Hall of Fame running back for Syracuse and the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer
Little has been diagnosed with "a treatable but aggressive form of cancer." Former teammate Patrick Killorin has launched a fundraising campaign to help Little and his family with treatment costs.
NFL statement on George Floyd and protests gets bashed by Texans’ WR Kenny Stills: “Save the bullshit.”
Stills offered blunt criticism of the league's statement.
Numerous NCAA football coaches have spoken out to protest the killing of George Floyd in police custody
Large numbers of NCAA football coaches have spoken out about the killing of George Floyd and the wider implications of racism.
Oakland A’s skip annual $1.2 million rent payment, claim “no ability to pay” despite owner’s billions
"They said because they haven’t used it, they were not able to generate revenue and they have no ability to pay,”
Chargers’ HC Anthony Lynn on NFL diversity proposal: “Sometimes you can do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing.”
"I think that there are a lot of qualified African-American coaches that could be a head coach in this league, and I just pray that we do our due diligence and give these guys an opportunity. There are some qualified applicants and they need an opportunity, and I think this is — out of desperation this is something that has been thrown out there."
20 months after former NCAA, NFL, and CFL player Mike Labinjo passed away at 38, his death has been determined suspicious
Labinjo passed away at 38 in September 2018, with initial reports only saying he died in his sleep. That death is now considered suspicious thanks to a theft investigation revealing that memorabilia, including championship rings, is believed to have been stolen from Labinjo's home immediately after his death.
The latest MLB return plan reportedly involves a season of around 80 games in as many home parks as possible, beginning in July
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, MLB will propose a plan involving a July start for the regular season to owners Monday. It would then need MLBPA approval.
Yankees’ Luke Voit on Astros’ electronic sign-stealing scandal and fallout: “It sucks and it’s frustrating and it’s a lot of BS.”
"They're also potentially maybe taking our computers away. And we go down in the dugout and I want to look at maybe footage of my swing, or where the ball and strike was for that at bat. So it's also putting a damper on everyone else. And it sucks."
Alabama man arrested for trespassing at closed Disney World after camping on Discovery Island for several days
49ers acquire Trent Williams from Redskins for third- and fifth-round picks, filling the void from Joe Staley’s reported retirement
After a year of drama, the Redskins have traded Trent Williams.
A small plane made an emergency landing in traffic on a highway outside of Quebec City
Drivers on Quebec's Highway 40 probably didn't expect to see a plane land in front of them.
Top high school basketball player Jalen Green picks G League professional pathway, and other top prospects may do the same
Green is the most notable player to choose the G League's professional pathway so far, but other top prospects may join him there.
David Ortiz and John Krasinski teamed up to give a Boston hospital Red Sox tickets for life
Krasinski and Ortiz teamed up to help out workers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Adam Silver says no decision on NBA season resumption can be made until at least May 1
Silver said there won't be any way to have a real answer on what's next for the NBA until May.
Dabo Swinney has “zero doubt we’re going to be playing,” references Normandy and says “We’re going to kick this thing right in the...
"I mean, this is America, man. We've stormed the beaches of Normandy, we've sent a car that's driven around Mars, we've walked on the moon. This is the greatest country and the greatest people in the history of the planet."
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach deletes tweet of knitted noose after players, professor object
"I sincerely regret if my choice of images in my tweets were found offensive. I had no intention of offending anyone."
U.S. Open Flushing Meadows site to be converted to medical facility, with kitchens used for meal packages
The Flushing Meadows home of the U.S. Open will take on a different role as a medical facility in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, but leaves lots of details up to the schools
This move allows for extra eligibility, but schools can decide to pay smaller (or nil) scholarships. And this doesn't help athletes from affected winter sports like basketball.
Knicks owner James Dolan tests positive for COVID-19
Dolan is experiencing minimal symptoms and is self-isolating.
Former Denver Broncos’ WR and two-sport LSU star Orlando McDaniel dies at 59 from COVID-19 complications
McDaniel is believed to be the first former NFL player to die from COVID-19 or related complications.
