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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

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

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

AEW News

AEW Dynamite: Mike Tyson confronts Chris Jericho

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- Boxing great Mike Tyson came face-to-face with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite. Jericho called out the boxer while he was holding a pep rally on Wednesday for this group, The Inner Circle. Tyson, on Saturday, had presented the new TNT Championship to Cody at pay-per-view event Double or Nothing. https://youtu.be/LC3QzFZN6HU Jericho and The Inner Circle were attempting to cheer each other up after they lost the Stadium Stampede match to The Elite. Jericho and his crew […]

todayMay 28, 2020

NASCAR

NASCAR: Alsco Uniforms 500 moved to Thursday night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- Hard rain postponed Wednesday's Cup Series Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. Drivers will now start their engines for the NASCAR event at 7 p.m. EDT Thursday. The Alsco Uniforms 500 was set to be the fourth Cup Series event since NASCAR returned from its hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. NASCAR also pushed the Xfinity Series Cheddar's 300, scheduled for Saturday, to 7 p.m. EDT on Monday. Both races will air on […]

todayMay 28, 2020

Sports

Three sports activities you probably didn’t consider

There are so many sports choices out there that there are definitely some that you have never considered taking part in. You don’t want to miss out on some of the opportunities that life has for you. However, it’s hard to know exactly what to do when it’s impossible to know all the options. Here are some fun options you probably didn't consider. Option 1: Archery The first sports option we’re going to look at is archery. It’s not something […]

todayMay 21, 2020

MLB News

The importance of first base

Most people who've watched Moneyball remember the conversation where Billy Beane asks Scott Hatteberg to transition from behind the plate to first base. Scott shows concern, saying that he's only ever played at catcher. Beane responds by asking manager Ron Washington to confirm that it's not that hard to play first base. Washington cuts the bullshit immediately, responding with "It's incredibly hard". This has been the only time that playing first base has been given the respect it should. I’m […]

todayMay 20, 2020

Football News

Saints’ Superdome to get new name in 2021

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints' Superdome will have a new name in 2021. Saints vice president of communications Greg Bensel told Forbes and NOLA.com that Mercedes-Benz won't renew its naming rights to 75,000-seat facility. The company's contract for the stadium name -- the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- expires in July 2021. "The agreement is not being renewed, based on Mercedes-Benz having other opportunities," Bensel told NOLA.com. "Mercedes-Benz has been an excellent partner for our team, the building and […]

todayMay 20, 2020

Sports

Usain Bolt, girlfriend give birth to daughter

KINGSTON, Jamaica (UPI) -- Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is a father after his girlfriend Kasi Bennett gave birth to a baby girl. The couple welcomed their daughter on Sunday. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the news Monday on Twitter before Bolt confirmed it on social media. Bennett announced she was pregnant on Jan. 23. The couple had a gender reveal party and March, where Bennett announced she was pregnant with a girl. Bolt reposted congratulatory messages Monday and Tuesday […]

todayMay 19, 2020

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