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Union study finds footballers in England anxious over future

The coronavirus lockdown is having an impact on the mental health of footballers in England, according to a study by their union

Are you buying into a fantasy bounce-back for Odell Beckham Jr. and the Browns in 2020?

Do you still trust the Browns? Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski discuss their bounce-back potential for 2020.

Kevin Harvick looks to sweep NASCAR's return at Darlington

Kevin Harvick will try for a sweep at Darlington Raceway when NASCAR runs its second Cup Series race in four days

A few NFL teams are reopening training facilities on a limited basis

A limited number of NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the pandemic.

Colts among few NFL teams reopening training facilities on limited basis

A limited number of NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the pandemic.

Burmeister, who coached UTSA to NCAA tourney, dies at 72

Ken Burmeister, a college basketball coach for 21 seasons who took Texas-San Antonio to the NCAA Tournament and later guided Loyola of Chicago, died Tuesday

Brady gathers new Bucs teammates for workout on prep field

Brady gathered some of his new Buccaneers teammates on a high school field early Tuesday for a throwing session. Brady wore a Buccaneers helmet and an orange jersey over his shoulder pads. The informal, players-only workout at Berkeley Preparatory School lasted two hours, according to The Tampa Bay Times.

NFL owners make changes to enhance diversity on many levels

Changes designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions were passed Tuesday by NFL owners. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a conference call among the 32 teams owners replaced the planned spring meeting in Marina del Rey, California. On the same day that teams were allowed a limited reopening of their training facilities – most clubs did not do so, many because of governmental restrictions in their area – the owners eliminated one perceived barrier for minorities.

Possible border restrictions could make NHL's return tricky

The NHL’s return-to-play format could be complicated further should the U.S. and Canada extend border restrictions into July.

LeBron James trained for football during '11 lockout, has framed contract offer from Cowboys

Would LeBron James have really considered playing for the Cowboys with an extended lockout?

One-season wonders: Milwaukee Bucks

Some notable names had decent single-season success with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Oklahoma basketball team to face Florida next 2 seasons

Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger will return to the University of Florida as the opposing coach for the first time in 2021

Belmont Stakes will run June 20 in New York without fans

It will serve as the opening leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown

TV production does its part in conservative return to golf

Pressure wasn’t limited to the players when live golf returned to TV at Seminole

VIRUS DIARY: Of pandemics, parenting and … Michael Jordan

Back in the day, one writer watched Michael Jordan drop 63 on the Celtics on a small black-and-white TV with dials

Academic Progress Rate Penalties

Twenty-three teams in 10 different Division I sports will face penalties next season because of consistently poor Academic Progress Rate scores

NCAA postseason bans nearly double despite steady APR stats

Twenty-three teams in 10 different Division I sports will face penalties next season because of consistently poor Academic Progress Rate scores

From the Archives: The Original A-Rod (VIDEO)

Aurelio Rodriguez, the Tigers’ unflinching third baseman during the 1970s

Primetime: NASCAR set for first Wednesday start since 1984

NASCAR’s comeback from the coronavirus continues with its first Wednesday race in 36 years

Skip Bayless: Tom Brady’s new offensive weapons will give him more touchdowns than Mahomes

Bleacher Report estimated that Kansas City Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes will have more touchdowns and less interceptions than Tom Brady next season. Hear why Skip Bayless disagrees, and believes that Tom Brady’s new offensive weapons in Tampa Bay will give him more touchdowns than Patrick Mahomes.

American Indiana Vassilev, Aston Villa reach 2-year deal

American forward Indiana Vassilev has agreed to a two-year contract with Aston Villa after making his Premier League debut in January

Best of the Crew: Top-5 second basemen in Brewers franchise history

NFL teams can reopen training facilities with government OK

Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic

Shannon Sharpe: It was very unrealistic that MJ, Pippen, and Bulls continue dynasty past 98′

At the end of ‘The Last Dance’, Michael Jordan stated that he believed Scottie Pippen would’ve stayed another year in Chicago if head coach Phil Jackson remained as well. Hear why Shannon Sharpe believes that it was unrealistic for Scottie Pippen to stay with a large deal waiting from Houston.

Seton Hall gets commitment from 6-foot-9 center Jeff Ngandu

A native of the Congo who played basketball scholastically in Canada has signed a letter of intent to play at Seton Hall

6 virus cases across 3 EPL clubs as training resumes

The English Premier League’s first wave of mass coronavirus testing of players and staff found six people infected at three of the 20 clubs

Nick Wright: Bucs replacing Jameis with Brady wasn’t as a big an upgrade as many think

Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Greg Jennings to discuss that idea that Tom Brady replacing Jameis Winston as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback was the 2nd biggest upgrade of the offseason. Nick doesn’t agree, and lists 7 upgrades that happened throughout the offseason that were bigger than Brady replacing Winston.

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron and Michael Jordan on the same team would’ve won at least 10 Finals

After this week’s finale of Michael Jordan’s documentary ‘The Last Dance,’ LeBron James came out and said ‘I feel like my best assets would work perfectly with Mike.’ Hear what Shannon Sharpe has to say about LeBron James playing alongside Michael Jordan.

The Out of Left Field Podcast, Episode 2

Marcus Thames is the guest

Barnwell ranks the NFL offseasons: Did the Ravens and Chiefs get better?

Lamar Jackson got a little bit of help, while the Chiefs mostly stood pat as they look toward Mahomes’ megadeal.