“I renew my call for every American, regardless of where they live or who they voted for, to step up and do their part on social distancing, hand washing, and mask wearing to protect themselves and to protect others,” said Biden in a Friday statement. “I understand it’s not easy. I know people are tired. But this will not go on forever,” he continued. “We are moving toward a vaccine....
The three players provided entertaining commentary throughout the night. ESPN’s Arash Markazi highlighted the best moments. The questions ranged all over the place, from relationship statuses to on the court. MORE: Swaggy P prefers Lakers “winning atmosphere | NY Times trolls Knicks | NBA Mock Draft Young’s girlfriend, Iggy Azalea, was obviously brought up. Lin was asked about his relationship status. He had to explain to Young the meaning of being single....
During his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan’s K&C Masterpiece show (KRLD-FM), Jones said he expects Romo to play another “four to five years.” But when pressed about his prediction relative to Romo’s recent injury struggles at 35 years old, Jones got a bit fired up. STEELE: Cowboys are overdue on finding Romo’s replacement | MOCK DRAFT: Best QBs in 2016 NFL Draft “This is not a damn debate, guys,” Jones said....
The court also ordered Sandusky, 71, be paid 6 percent annual interest on the benefits the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement Board denied him after he was convicted in 2012 of molesting young boys.MORE: Does the Big 12 control it destiny? No doubt | Urban Meyer expects to lose many players to NFL “There exists no statute which affirmatively requires the board to deny (Sandusky’s) withheld retirement allowances,” President Judge Dan Pellegrini wrote in the Commonwealth Court opinion (via PennLive....
NEWSWEEK: Why did you decide to testify? Jessica Lynch: Mainly it was about me just getting out the truth. I’ve spent the past four years trying to tell everybody the real truth, and not the stories they put together. They were false, ya know? What was the greatest misinformation about you? The whole Rambo story, that I went down fighting. It just wasn’t the truth. So what really happened? I didn’t even get a shot off....
Gabriel Jesus is Man City’s hero right now Jesus marked his first start at the Etihad Stadium with a double, opening the scoring before following Gylfi Sigurdsson’s equaliser with a 92nd-minute winner. The 19-year-old Brazil international was proud of the role he played, and credited the club and his team-mates for helping him settle so quickly following his arrival from Palmeiras. “It means a lot especially in front of our fans - I’m very happy to score both goals,” Jesus told Sky Sports via a translation from team-mate Fernandinho....
The Jets, who are given a one percent chance to make the playoffs after the 2017 NFL season, entered the game with Josh McCown slated as the starter — not exactly settled at the position. As it turns out, the teams’ respective outlooks at quarterback are a direct result of a major draft whiff by former Jets GM John Idzik. WEEK 2: NFL picks | Against spread “There was a small segment of the (Jets) organization that felt Carr had the goods to be a franchise quarterback,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported Sunday morning....
Just who issued the gag order is unclear. MORE: Offseason drama | Training camp: Questions, answers by team Running back Matt Forte was among four players made available to the media on Wednesday, the team’s first day of camp. When the topic of last year’s starting quarterback came up? “All questions about Ryan is for coach (Todd) Bowles,” Forte said (via the New York Post). “They told me to tell you all that....
The 2014 All-Big Ten selection led the Buckeyes last year with 931 receiving yards on just 33 receptions. His average of 28.2 yards per reception led the nation by more than four yards per catch. Of his 33 catches, 12 of them went for touchdowns. Smith had four catches for 137 yards and three touchdowns in Ohio State’s 59-0 torching of Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game. MORE: Follow NFL Draft live | Devin Smith scouting report | PHOTOS: Draft’s best images Smith will join Eric Decker, who led the Jets with 74 receptions for 932 yards last year, on a Jets receiving corps that is fairly thin and had lacked a big-play receiver....
According to NJ.com, Bianca Rivas’ lawyer, Cathy Fleming, met with prosecutor Arthur Balsamo before a scheduled hearing in Fort Lee (N.J.) Municipal Court. MORE: When athletes give sports a bad name Familia was arrested early Halloween morning after a woman who called 911 from his apartment said the pitcher was drunk and “going crazy.” A police report said Rivas had scratches on her chest and a bruise on her right cheek....
Bianca Rivas does not want to further pursue the misdemeanor simple assault charge filed against the Mets reliever earlier in the month. MORE: Most heinous crimes connected to athletes She called 911 on Oct. 31 after she claimed her husband was “drunk” and “out of control.” When police arrived, they saw she had a scratch on her chest and a bruise on her right cheek. Even if the charge is dropped, Familia could still face discipline from Major League Baseball....
Goetzman’s appearance caught a lot of attention online due to his plethora of tattoos, especially on his face. The star’s debut was also not well received online, mainly due to the abruptness of his introduction. During the latest edition of Jim Cornette’s Drive Thru, the veteran questioned Goetzman’s appearance and compared him to a Turkish prisoner. Cornette continued, taking a harsh shot at the Mogul Affiliate member. According to Fightful Select, not even the AEW roster knew that Goetzman would be making his debut for the promotion....
Kelly, the Bills’ Hall of Fame quarterback, issued a statement Thursday afternoon confirming that biopsies he underwent last week at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital “showed no signs of cancer.’’ Kelly has battled cancer of the jaw and sinuses since June 2013, with the disease recurring earlier this summer. His wife Jill posted an Instagram video of Jim telling their daughter Erin the news: “Daddy is free of cancer … We are blessed....
For such a fierce competitor and awesome racing talent, Johnson won past championships while totally stressed out during the 10-week Chase for the Sprint Cup, even though races at those tracks best suit his driving style. He would worry at all hours of the day. He couldn’t relax. Even after the checkered flag fell and the champagne sprayed, he celebrated his early championships but didn't enjoy them as much as he could have....
Warren was ejected in the third quarter of the Heat’s 122-108 triumph having twice tangled with Butler, who squared up to his opponent and shouted in his direction before blowing him kisses as he walked off. Speaking afterwards, Butler, who had 14 points, let rip again. “I think it’s tough for him because I can guard him and he can’t guard me,” he said in quotes published on ESPN....
The Denver Broncos Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo The Denver Broncos recently traded a 6th round pick for Teddy Bridgewater to compete with incumbent starter Drew Lock, but that doesn’t mean they are tied to any of these QB’s. Broncos head coach Vic Fangio is in the hot seat and having a reliable game manager like Jimmy Garoppolo would greatly help stabilize their offense, which when matched with Fangio’s defensive scheme brilliance may lead to his first winning season....
“When he told me Seattle, it definitely put a grin on my face,” Graham said Thursday in a conference call with reporters. “I’ve had some battles, clearly, against their defense the last couple of years.” MORE: How Graham solves Saints’ problem | Making sense of Saints’ moves The Seahawks acquired Graham and a 2015 fourth-round pick from the Saints in exchange for center Max Unger and the No. 31 overall pick in the 2015 draft....
The long-time shortstop lined a clean single into right field in the fifth inning off Cubs starter Edwin Jackson on Saturday afternoon, pushing past franchise legend Mike Schmidt into first place with 2,235 career hits. Schmidt, who was in the dugout, walked out to the plate and grabbed Rolllins' bat, then brought it down to Rollins at first base. The rest of the Phillies joined the two at first base moments later....
The free-agent defensive end set the internet ablaze with a single tweet last week, reactivating a years-old meme that sent Browns, Bills and other NFL fans into an absolute frenzy. Before Watt announced his signing with the Arizona Cardinals, a Peloton profile that was supposedly Watt’s was recently updated and had fans foaming at the mouth for any hint of Watt news once again. MORE: NFL mock draft 2021 — Latest Round 1 projections...
The first leg of the Dakar Rally in Peru was all about negotiating the sand effectively, with the varying terrain adding to the difficulties for the riders. Stage one saw the Indian outfit get off to a solid start. Kicking off from the Peruvian capital, Lima, the stage saw Adrian Metge finish in 23rd position, just ahead of teammate Joan Pedrero, who ended in 24th position. Aravind put in a good performance as well, finishing the stage in 30th position to cap off a good leg for the team....
