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• College Football Season Teeters on the Brink
  Bit by bit, workouts, programs or seasons are canceled by conferences, throwing into question if it is worth having a season at all in a pandemic.
• Running Past an Olympic Dream
  When Kyle Merber’s plans to reach the Tokyo Games were derailed by the pandemic, he realized how much the singular pursuit had been holding him back.
• In Campaign Against Racism, Team Names Get New Scrutiny
  It is not just the N.F.L.’s Washington team that could get a name change. A number of schools are also reconsidering nicknames, though some are resisting any switch.
• FedEx Made a Demand Dan Snyder Couldn’t Afford to Dismiss
  Long a defiant defender of his team’s name, the owner of the Washington football team changed course in short order after FedEx sent a letter threatening to withdraw its sponsorship.
• In Turkey's Soccer League, the Super Lig's Giants Face a Reckoning
  Turkish soccer, hobbled by fallen giants and rife with conspiracy theories, can no longer match Europe’s powerhouses. Fixing its problems will require the one trait no one seems to have.
• A W.N.B.A. Owner Clashes With Players on Protests
  Kelly Loeffler, who is also campaigning for a Senate seat in Georgia, opposes the league’s plan to allow players to wear jerseys in support of the movement.
• ‘I Just Cost Myself 250 Grand.’
  Missing a short putt worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is a golfer’s nightmare, but PGA Tour veterans have ways of psyching themselves up to try anyway.
• Turkish Soccer Has Lost Its Way
  Tottenham and Arsenal are clinging to their status as members of the Premier League’s Big Six. The pandemic may loosen their grip for good.
• Big Ten Will Play Fall Sports Only Within Conference, if at All
  The league’s football teams had been scheduled to participate in some of the most highly anticipated nonconference games of the 2020 season.
• Game Time Beer? For M.L.S., Make That a Kickoff Cappuccino
  Bed head, morning breath, fatigue. The 9 a.m. kickoffs for Major League Soccer games restarting this week could be one of the bigger challenges for players taking the field.
• New Jersey Devils Hire Lindy Ruff as Coach
  After an organizational demolition this winter, the Devils tabbed Ruff and made interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald’s role permanent.
• As N.B.A. Forges Ahead, LeBron James Is ‘Ready for This Moment’
  Much has changed around the league since it shut down in March. But James’s focus on winning has not wavered, his Lakers teammates say, with a shot at a title.
• Six Feet? Try Seven Separate Tracks
  Call it extreme social distancing. Track and field athletes will compete in eight disciplines at seven different tracks in Europe and the United States.
• Scrabble Will Ban Racial and Ethnic Slurs From Tournaments and Game Rules
  The fight against systemic racism has taken aim at Scrabble. An agreement is at hand to bar offensive terms, though some players endorse using them for points.
• The Bryan Brothers Were Ready to Call It Quits. Now They Might Need One Last Hug.
  2020 was supposed to be a farewell tour for Bob and Mike Bryan, the incomparable tennis twins, who have long been the darlings of doubles. Then coronavirus canceled it. Will they try again?
• Everton Weekes, Cricket Star and Racial Pioneer, Is Dead at 95
  Along with his fellow Barbados batsmen Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott — together they were “the three Ws” — he broke the sport’s longstanding color barrier.
• For Sale: A Team With a Colorful Financial History
  The Mets are up for auction, with Steve Cohen again being mentioned as a front-runner to buy the team.
• A Lot of Athletes Seem to Have the Coronavirus. Here Are Some Reasons.
  The rate of positive test results released by a few leagues seems higher than that of the general population. But there are explanations for that.
• Tennis Tours Hope to Salvage Their Seasons. It’s Not Getting Easier.
  Both the ATP Tour and the WTA are set to resume play in August, but travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines may pose roadblocks.
• South Korean Triathlete’s Suicide Exposes Team’s Culture of Abuse
  After Choi Suk-hyeon’s death, her family released secret audio recordings that depict the physical and psychological abuse she appeared to suffer at the hands of her team’s doctor and coach.

The Sporting News©

• Ja Morant takes shot at NBA bubble complainers: 'I'm not a silver spoon guy'
  The rookie is a big reason why Memphis still has something to play for this season.
• Here's a complete list of MLB players opting out of 2020 season
  Which MLB players will still be at home when the 2020 season begins?
• American Century Championship 2020 schedule, player list, tee times & more to watch celebrity golf tournament
  Here is a guide to watching Patrick Mahomes, Tony Romo and other celebrities in the American Century Championship in 2020, including a list of tee times (updated daily), the complete TV schedule and more.
• Blue Jays players could face jail time if they leave the team's Toronto bubble
  This seems to be a surprise to at least one Blue Jays player.
• Lou Holtz makes World War II comparison in rant about college football, COVID-19
  Holtz delivered his opinion on Fox News.
• Why is Notre Dame not in a conference? Four reasons why the Irish remain independent in football
  Notre Dame football is not part of a conference even though the school's other sports play in the ACC. Here is why that is unlikely to change anytime soon.
• ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski apologizes for 'f— you' email to Sen. Josh Hawley
  Wojnarowski dropped a much different type of "Woj Bomb" on Friday morning.
• Public masturbation case ends with minimal punishment for Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire
  McGuire was accused of masturbating in his car while parked in a public parking lot.
• Buster Posey adopts identical twins, will sit out 2020 season as COVID-19 precaution
  The Giants will play without one of the faces of their franchise this year.
• Eminem has harsh words for Drew Brees in new song with Kid Cudi
  Eminem threw in a line about Brees as part of his appearance on Kid Cudi's new song, "The Adventures of Moon Man and Slim Shady."
• Exploring Notre Dame's schedule in a conference-only college football season
  Can Notre Dame have a season in a conference-only college football landscape? We look at the Irish's options.
• Formula 1 reports zero positive results from 4,500-plus COVID-19 tests
  Good news for F1 as it starts its 2020 season with a condensed schedule.
• NCAA's Dan Gavitt says selection committee would face huge challenge if college hoops played only league games
  If college basketball were to be placed in a circumstance where there were few or no non-league games to help establish how much comparative value there is in winning a conference game, the NCAA's Dan Gavitt said he believes the selection committee is well-positioned to select, seed and bracket a tournament field.
• Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott has perfect response to criticism from anonymous NFL coach
  One anonymous NFL offensive coach told ESPN that Elliott "doesn't look as strong anymore."
• People are mad at Rajon Rondo for being mad about his hotel room in the NBA bubble
  Most people would say the hotel room looks nice, but Rondo is not most people.
• UFC 251 on Fight Island date, start time, card, schedule & odds for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal
  Here is everything you need to know about UFC 251 on Fight Island, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and updated betting odds.
• Here are the college football games canceled by Big Ten's conference-only schedule
  A total of 36 college football teams will lose games on their schedules because of the Big Ten's conference-only plans for 2020.
• Conference-only schedule is college football's best hope for 2020
  Is college football still realistic in 2020? Sporting News takes a look at the best-case scenario for an upcoming season.
• What the Ivy League's fall sports decision means for the rest of college football in 2020
  Will college football's Power 5 conferences follow the Ivy League's decision to cancel or postpone the 2020 season until spring?
• If the Cleveland Indians change their team name, here are 6 replacement options
  The Cleveland Indians are planning to "determine the best path forward" regarding their team name.
• Richard Sherman, other NFL players note league's hypocrisy with latest coronavirus protocols
  No jersey swaps for the upcoming season is an interesting policy to attempt to enact.
• Redskins name change update: Washington likely to keep colors, avoid Native American imagery
  Washington seems to be moving quickly on replacing "Redskins" with a new name.
• Patrick Mahomes contract details: Here's how much money Chiefs QB will actually make in 'half-billion' dollar deal
  How much money is Patrick Mahomes' contract with the Chiefs worth? What are "guarantee mechanisms"? Sporting News breaks down the details inside the most lucrative deal in NFL history.
• If the Washington Redskins change their team name, here are 5 replacement options
  Are the Washington Redskins going to change their team name? If they do, here are some options for them to consider.
• Zion Williamson's family received $400,000 payment before he went to Duke, says affidavit
  The allegation is part of a legal campaign arguing Williamson should not have been eligible to play college basketball.
• Here's a complete list of NBA players opting out of 2020 season return
  Which NBA players will still be at home when the 2019-20 season resumes?
• Champions League draw: Ronaldo could face Real Madrid in quarterfinals
  The draw for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final were made from UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.
• NASCAR will use underglow lights on cars for the All-Star Race at Bristol
  NASCAR is adding some neon color to its Cup cars for the 2020 All-Star Race.
• Despite costs, Big Ten makes right call with conference-only season
  A look at the big questions after the Big Ten moved to a conference-only fall sports schedule.
• 'Valorant' Elderflame: How to get awesome dragon gun skins — for a steep price
  "WAIT THATS JUST STRAIGHT UP A LITTLE LIZARD GUY."
• MLS is Back tournament updated schedule, TV channels, format & more to know about 2020 restart
  Here's a guide to the MLS is Back tournament, including a full schedule with TV channels plus what to know about the format and groupings.
• Packers veteran says Jordan Love draft pick caught him off guard 'like everybody else'
  Marcedes Lewis offered a peek into how Packers players viewed the team drafting Aaron Rodgers' potential replacement.
• Cam Newton's Patriots contract won't pay him much money even if he's the best QB in the NFL
  Newton could be named first-team All-Pro and still not earn the maximum amount his New England contract offers.
• Tiger Woods to return to PGA Tour at Memorial Tournament after five-month break
  Tiger Woods will play a PGA Tour event for the first time since February, having entered next week's Memorial Tournament.
• UFC fighter Mike Perry punches man, screams N-word in wild video
  The controversial UFC welterweight is in hot water again.
• Patriots' Julian Edelman offers DeSean Jackson opportunity for 'uncomfortable' conversation — at Holocaust Museum
  Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, the MVP of Super Bowl 53, offered to accompany Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson to the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center in Washington to help facilitate a “conversation” after Jackson posted false and anti-Semitic statements on social media earlier this week.
• ESPN to reveal 'Madden 21' player ratings starting July 13; rookie QB ratings out now
  Last year, just four members of the 99 Club debuted for the game. That may grow this year.
• Stephen Jackson apologizes for using 'wrong words' in defending DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts
  "I apologize for my words and I could have switched up, but that's the end of it," Jackson said.
• Philadelphia Union players let jerseys do the talking in support of Black Lives Matter
  In its return to competition through the MLS is Back Tournament, Major League Soccer found another profound means of expressing support for minority citizens in their fight for equality.
• Is Lionel Messi going to leave Barcelona? Transfer exit saga, explained
  Could the six-time Ballon d'Or winner be on his way out of Catalunya? Goal takes a look at what has fuelled departure talk
• Nets adding Jamal Crawford, Michael Beasley to depleted NBA restart roster
  Brooklyn is scrambling to replace players who opted out because of the coronavirus or COVID-19 concerns.
• Nani provides superstar touch to kick-start MLS is Back tournament
  The Orlando City star scored the big goal on Wednesday to begin a rivalry and a new competition
• Spurs' Patty Mills donating entire salary from NBA restart to BLM organizations
  Mills says the money, just over $1 million, will go to three groups in Australia.
• MLS is Back tournament opens with players taking knee, Black Power salutes
  The league took eight minutes and 46 seconds before the tournament's opening match to show support of people protesting racial injustice.
• Devils to hire Lindy Ruff as coach, keep Tom Fitzgerald as GM, report says
  New Jersey is turning to a coaching veteran and staying the course with a top executive.
• The 49ers might need production from Jerick McKinnon after Raheem Mostert's trade demand
  San Francisco once believed McKinnon to be its answer at running back. Two injuries later, there's still time for the former Viking to prove himself.
• Raheem Mostert seeking trade from 49ers, agent says
  The running back broke out in his fifth NFL season in 2019. Now he wants a raise.
• Zion Williamson now has the Thanos necklace to match his basketball superpowers
  Williamson received the custom design for his 20th birthday.
• Updated NASCAR schedule 2020: Everything to know about Cup Series races as season resumes
  As NASCAR resumes its 2020 schedule without fans after a coronavirus interruption, here are the latest updates about each race, including locations, start times and TV channels.
• Bubba Wallace thinks Donald Trump has bigger issues than NASCAR to worry about
  The 26-year-old NASCAR driver made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday and was asked by guest host Anthony Anderson what he thought about being the subject of the president's tweet.
• Ninja starts streaming on YouTube, but a return to Twitch may still be an option
  Ninja is going to do live streams on YouTube, where he boasts a strong 23.8 million subscribers.
• Michigan's Jim Harbaugh: Playing sports won't make coronavirus worse
  "Football didn't cause COVID."
• U.S.-hosted Ryder Cup postponed to 2021 amid coronavirus outbreak
  Whistling Straits was set to host the Ryder Cup in September this year, but the tournament has been moved back to 2021.
• LeBron James' 'The Decision': Five things you may not know about infamous ESPN special
  On July 8, 2010, LeBron James changed the landscape of the NBA for years to come with a few simple words.
• Jimmie Johnson announces return to NASCAR racing with a cringe-worthy rap video from his spotter
  The video featuring Johnson's spotter rapping and dancing is ... not as good as the driver thinks it is.
• NFL players react to league's 35% salary proposal: 'Our health is way more important'
  Many NFL players reacted following a report that claimed the league "proposed 35% of player salaries be held in escrow."
• Bruce Arians thinks all Buccaneers players will get COVID: 'Just a matter of how sick they get'
  The Tampa Bay coach is not optimistic about NFL players being safe from the coronavirus during the 2020 season.
• LSU revealed three championship rings, and they're all blinged out
  The Tigers are coming off a historic championship season, and with that comes historic championship rings.
• Mike Golic's two-decade run at ESPN is over
  It's the end of an era at ESPN.
• Novak Djokovic accuses critics of a 'witch hunt' following Adria Tour disaster
  Novak Djokovic believes there is an agenda behind the criticism he has faced in the wake of the ill-fated Adria Tour event.
• Twitter trashes NBA bubble food at Disney after Troy Daniels' IG post
  The Nuggets wing's spread received a lot unappetizing comparisons.
• WNBA players call for Kelly Loeffler's removal as Dream co-owner over Black Lives Matter stance
  The U.S. senator from Georgia told WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a letter that Black Lives Matter is "totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion."
• Stephen A. Smith shames NBA over WNBA bubble amenities
  The ESPN host believes the NBA needs to address disturbing conditions inside the WNBA's residences at IMG Academy in Florida.
• NBC TV ratings for NASCAR's Brickyard race not great after deeper look
  The network made gains with the 2020 telecast, but only because there were issues with the race that was run on the same weekend last year.
• These NFL quarterbacks are next in line to get paid after Patrick Mahomes
  Who will be next to get paid after Patrick Mahomes signed a record extension with the Chiefs?
• Patrick Mahomes' contract limits him to mostly 'football and video games'
  The Chiefs quarterback says his contract, the richest in North American sports history, contains a lot of prohibitions.
• Adam Silver concerned about COVID-19 cases penetrating Orlando NBA bubble
  Adam Silver spoke about the potential of the coronavirus spreading within the bubble, where 22 teams will participate in the NBA's restart.
• Chicago Blackhawks to keep nickname, logo in continuing tribute to namesake
  The NHL team says Black Hawk "has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public."
• Eagles denounce DeSean Jackson's 'appalling' anti-Semitic posts; WR issues apologies
  DeSean Jackson is facing criticism after odd behavior on social media.
• Texas, Oklahoma still plan on playing without Texas State Fair
  The Texas State Fair was canceled. How does that impact the Red River Showdown?
• MLS alters tournament schedule after five Nashville players test positive for coronavirus
  The league was forced to reshuffle a number of matches just one day ahead of the competition's kickoff
• The NFL's 25 highest-paid players
  Here are the NFL's highest-paid players in 2020 based on the average annual salary of their current contracts.

FOX Sports©

• England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
  England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
• AP Was There: Edberg defeats Becker for 1st Wimbledon title
  Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries
• Friday's Sports in Brief
  Friday's Sports in Brief
• Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
  “The Most Magical Place on Earth” is reopening after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Sounders, Quakes play to 0-0 draw amidst scorching Orlando heat
  Cramping in the Florida heat seemed to take its toll on the players as the Seattle Sounders and the San Jose Earthquakes play to a 0-0 draw in their MLS is Back tournament debuts.
• Big Ten, Pac-12 all-conference fall schedules could spark change in college sports
  The Big Ten and Pac-12 became the first Power Five leagues to shift to an all-conference fall schedule as the college sports world faces difficult choices.
• LAST LAPS: Austin Cindric wins in Kentucky, two nights in a row
  Austin Cindric completely dominates the field for the second night in Kentucky, winning the Alsco 300 at Kentucky Speedway.
• Frei, Vega standout as Seattle and San Jose play to 0-0 draw
  Frei, Vega standout as Seattle and San Jose play to 0-0 draw
• Noah Gragson, Harrison Burton throw punches in intense post-race fight
  After a incident on the track which led to the drivers slamming the wall late in the race, Noah Gragson and Harrison Burton fight in the garage area at Kentucky Speedway
• Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe – Universal Title Match: WWE Great Balls of Fire 2017 (Full Match)
  Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe – Universal Title Match: WWE Great Balls of Fire 2017 (Full Match)

ESPN©

• Seifert: DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts are a critical teaching moment -- for everyone
  As athletes drive further into public advocacy, the Eagles wide receiver has shown that the path forward isn't as obvious as it might have seemed.
• Eagles penalize Jackson for detrimental conduct
  The Eagles penalized DeSean Jackson for conduct detrimental to the team with what a source said included a fine.
• Pac-12 follows Big Ten in going conference-only
  A day after the Big Ten announced it would play a conference-only schedule in all sports this fall, the Pac-12 voted to do the same Friday during a meeting of athletics directors, university presidents and conference officials.
• Cardinals owner Bidwill in hospital with COVID-19
  Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill went to the hospital at the recommendation of his doctor after testing positive for COVID-19. His condition has improved, and he is expected to be released this weekend.
• Zion: Used quarantine to go 'back to square one'
  Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Friday he felt like he "was 5 years old again" working out with his stepfather during quarantine. According to coach Alvin Gentry, the rookie "did a lot to improve his game," including making strides in his shooting.
• Source: Duke, Lawson talk women's hoops job
  Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson has become the leading candidate to replace Joanne P. McCallie as Duke women's basketball coach, a source told ESPN.
• Flames D Hamonic first to opt out of restart
  Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic informed the team Friday night that he was opting out of the NHL's summer restart. Hamonic, an unrestricted free agent after the season, has played in 50 of the team's 70 games this season.
• UFC 251 viewers guide: Jorge Masvidal addition brings bizarre twist to Fight Island
  Jorge Masvidal's late addition as challenger to Kamaru Usman fills out one of three title fights.
• What do Pac-12 and Big Ten decisions in going conference-only mean for college football?
  Now that the Pac-12 has joined the Big Ten in going conference only for fall sports, will the rest of the Power 5 follow suit? Are we looking at a spring season? And which games are we going to miss the most?
• Don't forget, next season is going to be tricky for the NBA too
  The NBA has a number of issues looming on the horizon for next season, even as the current season restart approaches.
• Players' first impressions of baseball during the pandemic
  Baseball doesn't seem right without high-fives, hugs from teammates and spitting, but it sure beats the alternative.
• Renaming the Redskins: Inside the process, hurdles and possible fallout
  Rebranding an iconic sports franchise with permanent changes to signage, trademarks and logos is an endeavor that can take years.
• Will the NFL season start on time? Here's what we know -- and what's up in the air
  The clock is ticking for the NFL to pull off an on-time start to training camp, much less a season. There are big questions left to be answered.
• 10 lingering questions about the NHL return-to-play bubbles
  How will the food compare to the NBA's? Where are the field trips going to be? Whither intra-team Mario Kart?
• Biggest takeaways of the NHL's new CBA: Olympics, flat salary cap, changes to FA
  The NHL has achieved extended labor peace! Here are the key points from the new pact.
• No more jersey swaps? NFL players react to new game-day protocols
  The NFL distributed new game-day protocols -- including a ban on jersey swaps -- and players had opinions. Here's what they had to say.
• Champions League: Ronaldo, Juve unlikely to win; how far can Man City go?
  If Ronaldo can help Juve past Lyon, he faces a quarterfinal vs. Man City or former club Real Madrid. That might be the end of the line.
• Champions League draw: City/Real to face Juve/Lyon
  Real Madrid or Man City will take on Lyon or Juventus. Napoli or Barcelona will face Bayern or Chelsea.
• UFC 251 -- The inside story of Kamaru Usman, his father and a Texas prison
  Kamaru Usman's father, Muhammed, will get to watch his son headline a UFC event for the first time Saturday as a new chapter in their relationship begins.
• Emily Cave: My husband died at 25. Here's how I'll remember him.
  The widow of Colby Cave shares her story from this year, and how she's working to complete the couple's vision for helping others.
• The Premier League Golden Boot race is very much still alive
  The title may have been decided weeks/months ago, but the race for the Premier League golden boot is very much still alive.
• Rating our confidence in the top 10 teams in the NBA restart
  How well will the top teams in the NBA restart answer their big questions?
• TBT 2020 bracket, schedule and TV info
  The $1 million TBT tipped off July 4. Here's a look at the results, TV schedule and tip times for the 11-day hoops extravaganza.
• Jimmie Johnson confused following virus scare
  Jimmie Johnson is just as confused as everyone else about his plight with the coronavirus. A positive test caused the seven-time NASCAR champion to miss the first race of his career, and it was followed three days later by a negative test.
• Senator says NBA shouldn't limit its social messages on jerseys
  U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri wants Adam Silver to not limit players' choices of social messages.
• Fantasy baseball mock draft: 10-team roto
  Results of ESPN's fantasy baseball mock draft held July 8, featuring 10 teams and rotisserie-style scoring.
• Sofia Kenin ready to compete again in World TeamTennis
  Sofia Kenin was on a winning run before the coronavirus put tennis on hold. She's more than ready to return, starting with this weekend's World TeamTennis kickoff.
• NBA Jam esports? Arcade1Up hopes to make it happen
  Thanks to an arcade cabinet with Wi-Fi capabilities, players can compete in NBA Jam like never before -- and maybe at a higher level than ever, too.
• Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts for 2020
  Surprise performers, disappointments and those who will take their game to another level.
• Mugello to host first F1 race; Sochi added to 2020 calendar
  Ferrari will celebrate its 1,000th F1 race at its own circuit, which will host the Grand Prix of Tuscany on Sept. 13.

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• New podcast: Women in Sports
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• U.S. Olympic greats 🏅
  A to Z of summer stars       
• ATHLETES SPEAK OUT
  On George Floyd      
• Atlanta Dream's Renee Montgomery pens letter to Sen. Kelly Loeffler: 'Don't end up on the wrong side of history'
  In an open letter, Renee Montgomery implored Atlanta Dream co-owner, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, to reassess her stance on Black Lives Matter.       
• Pac-12 joins Big Ten with conference-only football, other sports for the fall
  The Pac-12 joined the Big Ten in scheduling conference-only games for its fall teams, foreshadowing similar decisions to come across the Power Five.       
• Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill hospitalized in Rhode Island with COVID-19
  Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, who has been traveling on the East Coast the past few weeks, is hospitalized in Rhode Island with COVID-19.       
• Citing family reasons, Calgary Flames' Travis Hamonic becomes first NHL player to opt out of season's restart
  Travis Hamonic of the Flames is opting out of the NHL restart, his young daughter's battle last year with a respiratory illness being a key factor.       
• Notre Dame football schedule takes more hits with Pac-12 joining Big Ten ditching non-league games
  Notre Dame's Oct. 10 home game with Stanford and its Nov. 28 regular-season finale at USC will be deleted.       
• Philadelphia Eagles penalize DeSean Jackson for 'conduct detrimental to the team'
  The Philadelphia Eagles announced they were penalizing DeSean Jackson (likely via a fine) for "conduct detrimental to the team."       
• ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski apologizes to Sen. Josh Hawley for profane email response
  ESPN said Adrian Wojnarowski's profane email response to Sen. Josh Hawley was "unacceptable behavior and we do not condone it."      
• How the NBA bubble has taken shape in Disney World
  A visual look at all the steps the NBA and Disney are taking at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando       
• Pac-12 decision to play conference-only schedule comes at a heavy price for USC-Alabama game
  A football game between Alabama and Southern California that had been set for AT&T Stadium was to provide Alabama with a $6 million participation fee.       
• Players from major professional sports leagues in North America who have opted out of playing 2020 seasons
  With sports looking to get started again in July, here's a list of players who have decided not to participate when their sports begin or resume.       
• Why do we love sports? These are our — and your — best memories of that first spark
  Why do we love sports? What was that one moment or experience that created such a connection for each of us? These are our — and your — stories.       
• Zion Williamson's stepfather took $400,000 during Duke season, according to affidavit
  Lee Anderson demanded $400,000 from a marketing agent in exchange for exclusive rights to sign stepson Zion Williamson, according to court records.       
• Opinion: Skipping MLB season for safety of his newborns, Buster Posey makes 'easy' decision, huge sacrifice
  After adopting newborn twin girls, the Giants' six-time All-Star catcher announced Friday that he will be sitting out the 2020 MLB season.       
• Formula One United States Grand Prix 'in serious jeopardy,' says track chairman
  The 2020 U.S. Grand Prix, scheduled for Oct. 22-25 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is in jeopardy of being canceled.       
• Opinion: Senators critical of WNBA, NBA social justice efforts should stick to politics
  Sens. Josh Hawley and Kelly Loeffler are criticizing the NBA and WNBA for their plans to honor Black Lives Matter movement when they resume play.       
• QB Caleb Williams, five-star Oklahoma commit, has plan to become No. 1 pick in NFL draft
  Caleb Williams has a plan that starts with finishing high school and ends with going No. 1 in NFL draft. He says Oklahoma will help him get there.       
• Lou Holtz makes Normandy reference to decry idea of no college football
  Lou Holtz referenced World War II in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on why he is in favor of college football being played this fall.       
• Some notable NBA players have not yet arrived at the Disney campus
  All 22 NBA teams participating in the NBA's restart have arrived at the Disney campus, but a few top players are not yet with their teams.       
• Sen. Josh Hawley calls on NBA to put 'Support Troops' and 'Back the Blue' on jerseys
  Sen. Josh Hawley wrote letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver calling on league to support police, U.S. military and Hong Kong protesters on jerseys.       
• Power Five conferences had over $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019, new tax records show
  The Big Ten reported more than $780 million in revenue, most of any conference, as Power Five had more than $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019.       
• Oakland Athletics star Matt Chapman on empty stadiums: 'We're used to not having too many fans'
  Despite winning 97 games in 2020, the Athletics averaged just 20,521 fans.       
• 2020 NFL schedule: Week-by-week breakdown
  The 2020 NFL regular season schedule is out. Take a look at the slate for each week and plan accordingly.       
• The Ruling Off The Field
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• Professional athletes who have opted out of playing during 2020 seasons
  The coronavirus pandemic and the death of George Floyd have caused many professional athletes to opt out of playing in their respective seasons.