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NFL considers helmet facemasks with surgical, N95 material

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL is testing prototypes for helmet facemasks, which could include N95 or surgical material, prior to the 2020 season as a way to defend against the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer spoke about the project during an appearance Monday on The Adam Schefter Podcast. The players union is also working with NFL engineers and sports equipment company Oakley to test the prototypes. "Back in early March, I had suggested that we […]

todayMay 19, 2020

Football News

Ten NFL match-ups to watch during the 2020-21 season

Are you ready for some NFL football? That’s a rhetorical question. We all know we’re begging for some football! We still don’t know if the season will kick off as scheduled. Ultimately, football will be back and it can’t come soon enough. Below are our top 10 matchups of the season and must-see TV for NFL fans around the world. 10. Packers at Bears (January 3, Fox) Sure, this Week 17 tilt would be far more entertaining if the Packers […]

todayMay 15, 2020

Olympics News

IOC anticipates $800 million in costs for postponed Tokyo Games

TOKYO (UPI) -- The International Olympic Committee announced Thursday that it anticipates it will bear $800 million in expenses following the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games. The IOC said the figure includes $650 million in costs for the organization of the event originally planned for this summer as well as a $150 million aid package to allow various Olympic organizations to continue their sports and activities and support their athletes. "The Olympic Movement is facing an unprecedented challenge. The […]

todayMay 15, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

Would you try a sports-focused dating app?

Although there are more dating apps and ways to connect than ever, it's harder than ever to find a partner. DraftMate thinks they have the solution for all sports fans. They make a pretty good case for the app on their website. “Your free time is limited,” states their website. “Most of us spend our free time with people we already know rather than actively trying to meet someone new.” DraftMate argues that when you use an app tailored to […]

todayMay 14, 2020

Bundesliga News

Return of NASCAR, Bundesliga boosts weekend sports schedule

DARLINGTON, S.C./DORTMUND, Germany/JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- NASCAR drivers will race Sunday in one of the first major sports events in the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Bundesliga on Saturday will be Europe's first major sports league to return. Cup Series drivers will start their engines at 3:30 p.m. EDT Sunday at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Fans will not be allowed in the grandstands. The Real Heroes 400 will be the first NASCAR race since mid-March, […]

todayMay 14, 2020

NJPW News

NJPW cancels 2020 Wrestle Dynasty event at MSG, prepares for 2021 show

NEW YORK/TOKYO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Japan's most prestigious wrestling organization will not be stopping in New York City this summer, according to a news release Wednesday. New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) made the announcement on their website that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they will not hold their Wrestle Dynasty 15 event. The event was to take place at NYC's Madison Square Garden on August 22. Mark this as the third NJPW show canceled in 2020 The cancellation marks the third […]

todayMay 6, 2020

Boxing

Mike Tyson, 53, training for boxing comeback

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Mike Tyson is training for a return to boxing at age 53. Tyson spoke about his comeback during an interview with rapper T.I. on Instagram Live. The former world heavyweight boxing champion said he plans to participate in charity boxing matches after he gets back in shape. "I've been hitting the mitts for the last week," Tyson said. "That's been tough, my body is really jacked up and really sore from hitting the mitts. I've been […]

todayMay 3, 2020

NASCAR

NASCAR to resume season in May without fans

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (UPI) -- NASCAR announced Thursday that it will return to action May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina without fans in attendance. The 400-mile NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington will be the first of seven events in 11 days involving all three NASCAR national series. Three of those events, which includes two Cup Series races and an Xfinity Series event, will take place at Darlington, NASCAR's oldest superspeedway. The race at the historic South Carolina […]

todayApril 30, 2020

Football News

Bengals release veteran QB Andy Dalton

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday after he spent nine seasons with the AFC North franchise. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN that Dalton asked for his release and the Bengals granted his request. The move came a week after the franchise selected former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dalton, 32, started 13 games last season for the Bengals. He completed 59.5 percent […]

todayApril 30, 2020

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