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NASCAR

NASCAR investigating after noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage

LINCOLN, Ala. (UPI) -- NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala. Wallace is the only black driver in the Cup Series. NASCAR said the flag was found in the garage stall Sunday afternoon before the Geico 500 was postponed due to a rain delay. The incident occurred two weeks after Wallace successfully pushed the sport to ban the Confederate flag from its track and facilities. "[Sunday's] […]

todayJune 22, 2020 44

National

How college football will resume gameplay in a post-COVID era

College football has a looming kick-off date of Aug. 29. Many of the sport’s decision-makers remain optimistic about an on-time start. The optimism is in the face of athletic departments throughout the country dealing with positive COVID-19 tests. At Houston, activities came to a halt after six athletes tested positive for COVID-19 and were symptomatic. Schools have gone through a myriad of measures to create thorough plans to keep student-athletes safe. Compliance of CDC guidelines in college football In spite […]

todayJune 20, 2020 53

Missouri

#MLS4THELOU: What’s in their plans leading to their 2022 MLS debut?

ST. LOUIS -- It has been roughly eight months since the announcement that a long-awaited franchise was coming to the Gateway City. However, some people do not know what expectations they will have during the time duration leading to the team's MLS debut in 2022. So, what is part of their plan to reform the west side of downtown St. Louis? Here is a look: MLS Stadium District An updated digital press kit on the website reveals some of the […]

todayJune 13, 2020 102

Sports

Long-term WWE creative plans impacted by COVID-19 and XFL bankruptcy

STAMFORD, Conn. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- New reports reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic and the bankruptcy of the XFL are resulting in significant shifts in the WWE. This would include chairman Vince McMahon's central focus for the company. Fightful reporter Robert DeFelice reveals in his report Friday that Paul Heyman is no longer serving his duties as executive director for the Raw brand. Bruce Prichard is reported to be taking over creative decisions of both flagship brands Raw and Smackdown. Prichard […]

todayJune 12, 2020 96

AEW News

AEW Dynamite: #FTR make in-ring debut, Cody defends TNT Championship

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- Tag Team #FTR made their AEW in-ring debut on Dynamite in a match against The Butcher & The Blade. #FTR consists of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. The duo formerly competed in WWE as The Revival. Harwood and Wheeler arrived to the arena in a black truck once again to take on The Butcher & The Blade in the first match of the night. #FTR won the bout after they delivered the Goodnight Express to The […]

todayJune 11, 2020 45

MLB News

MLB team owners propose 76-game season; July 4 start unlikely

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Major League Baseball (MLB) team owners made a new proposal to players for a resumed season on Monday with a tentative schedule of 76 games and a July 10 start to the suspended 2020 campaign. Sources told ESPN, The Athletic and MLB Network about the proposal. Players would receive 75 percent of their salaries under the terms of the new plan. The offer likely nixes a previous tentative start date of July 4. Owners had considered […]

todayJune 8, 2020 26

Football News

Saints QB Drew Brees draws backlash for ‘disrespecting the flag’ comment

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees attracted widespread criticism Wednesday when he offered his first public comments in the wake of George Floyd's killing last week. During an interview with Yahoo Finance, Brees reiterated his stance on how he will "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America." The star quarterback's remarks drew a sharp response on social media across all sports, including from current Saints teammates and NBA superstar LeBron James. "Let me just tell what I […]

todayJune 3, 2020 43

Entertainment News

Jason Whitlock, ‘Speak for Yourself’ host, out at Fox Sports

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Jason Whitlock, a co-host on FS1's Speak for Yourself, will not return to Fox Sports after his contract expired with the network. Sources told the New York Post and Outkick The Coverage Monday that Fox Sports and Whitlock could not agree to terms on a new contract. Whitlock was frequently criticized for his controversial opinions on the show and on social media. He last appeared on the show Friday. Speak for Yourself will continue to air. […]

todayJune 2, 2020 37

Football News

NFL clubs approve rules and bylaws changes

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There are rules and league bylaws changes beginning with the 2020-21 season, following an approval vote by NFL clubs Thursday. A press release made available by NFL league communications reveals three rules changes and one bylaw change will be in place starting with the upcoming season. NFL automatic replay review expansion One of the rules changes was a motion from the Philadelphia Eagles organization. The change involves revising Rule 15, Section 2 to permanently expand […]

todayMay 28, 2020 58

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