From our friends at MVPSportsNews: Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry finished the 2019 NFL season with 16 rushing touchdowns and 1,540 rushing yards on 303 carries. He powered his team to the AFC championship by pummeling the New England Patriots and Super Bowl favorite Baltimore Ravens, compiling over 375 …
Read MoreFrom our friends at MVPSportsNews: The 2018 calendar year had some of the most unprecedented moments in recent sports history. Despite a few thrilling upsets, 2018 was filled with controversy, boneheaded plays, and shocking scandals that rocked the sports world both figuratively and literally. Here’s a look at the top …
Read MoreMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced that pro sports can return to the state as long as there are no fans in attendance. Whitmer, who has been criticized for extending state lockdowns multiple times, gave sports fans some good news heading into the weekend. Pro Sports Returning to Michigan …
Read MoreIn the wake of George Floyd’s death and the protests that have ensued, several college athletic programs are making changes. The most recent actions include the SEC commissioner ordering Mississippi to remove its flag, and the University of Florida banning its popular “Gator Bait” chant. SEC Demands Mississippi Remove State …
Read MoreOn May 25, a Minneapolis man was arrested and eventually killed after a police officer knelt on the back of his neck for nearly nine minutes. The incident sparked violent protests in major cities across the country. As social media and mainstream news outlets frantically document the ripple effect, professional …
Read MoreThe state of Texas will soon allow outdoor professional sports to have fans, although numbers will be severely limited. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s new executive order will go into effect in June. Order Revised Despite Rising Virus Cases Gov. Abbott had already allowed outdoor professional sports to resume May 31. …
Read MoreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said professional sports can begin holding training camps. Teams from the MLB, NBA, and NHL can resume workouts as each league continues to brainstorm how to return amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, the president of the University of Michigan is taking a more …
Read MoreThe coronavirus crisis has impacted every sector of the country’s economy, including higher education. As schools across the U.S. consider extending online classes for the fall semester, athletic departments research how they can limit spending. As a result, many colleges are having to cut entire sports programs in order to …
Read MoreOn Sunday afternoon, golf returned to live television for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic suspended play in March. During the broadcast of the charity event, NBC’s Mike Tirico interviewed President Trump. The president said he’s excited to see sports get back to normal. Returning Golf ‘Back to Normal’ …
Read MoreGovernors in Arizona and Florida recently announced their states are open to professional sports. While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement is effective immediately, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s directive begins a few days later on Saturday, May 16. Arizona Welcomes All Major League Sports During a coronavirus press briefing Tuesday, Arizona …
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