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Why Nick Kwiatkoski, Cory Littleton are vital to Raiders defensive renaissance

The Raiders have employed a steady string of underwhelming linebackers either well past their prime or lacking the talent to excel in today’s NFL. The position has been a weakness for years now, with the team unwilling to invest significant funds or high NFL draft picks to the position.That was particularly odd with head coach Jack Del Rio and defensive coordinator Ken Norton guiding the defense and general manager Reggie McKenzie in charge of personnel, considering they all manned the position as players.

Bucks bound for playoffs: NBA approves 22-team postseason format

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Fla.

AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida

Coaches allowed to return to Packers facility on Friday

Coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coaches allowed to return to Vikings facility on Friday

Coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

AP Was There: Nadal's 31-match French Open unbeaten run ends

Every French Open features matches that are memorable for one reason or another

NFL allows coaches to return to team facilities Friday

Coaches will be allowed to return to NFL team facilities beginning Friday as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.

Florida St football team meets after coach accused of lying

Brees controversy will come to every locker room

Drew Brees’ comments about kneeling during the national anthem drew an emotional reaction from teammates. Consider it a sneak preview of things to come this NFL season.

NASCAR’s first 2021 move goes to Music City, but how sweet is the music?

NASCAR is aiming to re-establish its presence in Nashville, Tennessee in the year 2021 and beyond. But is it a smart move?

Jerick McKinnon reacts to Drew Brees' apology with middle finger emoji

Jerick McKinnon didn’t hold back on Drew Brees.

Report: NFL coaches allowed back in the office on Friday

According to an NFL memo obtained by Pro Football Talk, league coaches can return to work at team facilities on Friday

NFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on Friday

Coaches will be allowed to return to NFL team facilities beginning Friday as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season. Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs on Thursday that coaching staffs may from team complexes starting Friday. Previously, only up to 75 people per day could be at the facilities, with coaches and healthy players barred.

Dre Greenlaw's tackle makes 49ers' top plays in franchise history: No. 10-6

Dre Greenlaw’s tackle at the 1-yard line will forever live in 49ers lore.

Memorable French Open matches: Nadal-Soderling, Serena-Venus

Rafael Nadal’s loss to Robin Soldering in the 2009 French Open is one of the most surprising results in the history of tennis

Stephen Jackson shares his emotions on the morning of George Floyd’s funeral

FOX Sports NBA analyst and long-time friend of George Floyd, Stephen Jackson joins Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless to discuss his emotions on the morning of the funeral in Minneapolis. George Floyd’s funeral will be held at 2pm ET.

New details revealed in death of UFC fighter's stepdaughter

An Alabama police detective revealed new details in the capital murder case against a man accused of kidnapping and killing the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter

Georgia Tech athletics to take day off on Election Day

In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November

All-new 'Inside the Heat: Jimmy Butler' debuts Saturday night on FOX Sports Sun

FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Miami HEAT, will premiere a brand new episode of “Inside the HEAT” on Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 p.m.

IOC seeks insurance compensation for delayed Tokyo Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is in talks with insurers over compensation for the postponed Tokyo Games

Tottenham borrows $220M; EPL clubs agree to 5 substitutes

Indianapolis Motor Speedway slams door on fans at Brickyard

Indianapolis Motor Speedway will hold the July 4 IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader without fans

Higuain latest player injured as Serie A prepares to resume

Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain is the latest player to get injured as Serie A prepares to return later this month

Tom Brady, Brandon Graham Make PFF's List Of Top-50 NFL Players

Pro Football Focus (PFF) put together its annual PFF50, which highlights the best 50 players in the NFL, regardless of position or value. Two former Michigan Wolverines — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham — made the cut. Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champion, checked in as the No. 24 player in the league as he enters his 21st season at age 42 (he will be 43 before the season begins).

Brees says he 'completely missed the mark' in flag comments

Drew Brees apologized Thursday for comments that were “insensitive and completely missed the mark” when he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, drawing sharp criticism from fellow high-profile athletes and others in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James, New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins and former NFL player Martellus Bennett were just some of the high-profile athletes to criticize Brees on their Twitter feeds.