NBA coaches and players speak out about racial violence in US
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest of kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games, citing racial injustice and police brutality, has sparked a major reaction across the sports world. During the NBA's media days around the country on Monday, players and coaches spoke out about the social issues the U.S. is facing.San Antonio Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich gave a pointed response when asked his thoughts about social unrest in the country."I think it's really dangerous..>> view originalMcGregor has a chance to make history at UFC 205
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor will fight for Eddie Alvarez’s lightweight title in the UFC’s debut in New York City. The mixed martial arts promotion announced the main event Monday night for UFC 205 on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden in the UFC’s first show in the state. McGregor (20-3) is a wildly popular Irish brawler who has become the UFC’s biggest active star over the past two years with a series of gritty fights and a loquacious promotional style. Although he won the UFC’s featherweight ti..>> view originalFree-agent DE Greg Hardy arrested on cocaine charge
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy, who remains unsigned after a tumultuous 2015 season revolving around his domestic violence case in North Carolina, has been arrested on a cocaine possession charge in Texas.Jail spokesman Tim Weed in the Dallas suburb of Richardson said Hardy was arrested early Monday and booked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was released on $5,000 bond Monday afternoon.The 2013 Pro Bowl player was pulled over late Sunday night for failure ..>> view originalKevin Durant opens up on his decision to join the Warriors
Kevin Durant met with the Bay Area media Monday for Warriors media day, and was asked about the significance of the players' sales pitch to Durant last July, which swayed him to join the super team and abandon Oklahoma City. Durant glowed about the Warriors' pitch, and, specifically "what they're about:""It really matters," he said. "You want to know what they're about. I'm at the point in my life now I can kind of figure out what they're about. And what they stand for, just by talking with t..>> view originalSource: Cowboys G Collins to have toe surgery
FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys left guard La'el Collins will have toe surgery for an injury suffered Sunday against the Chicago Bears, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder on Monday.Collins is likely going on injured reserve but could return later in the season, the source said.Collins injured the toe on his right foot in the first half and spent the second half of the game in flip-flops on the sideline. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said after the game X-rays were negative.Editor's PicksRona..>> view originalThe indomitable spirit of Jose Fernandez
MIAMI — On Monday afternoon, Jose Fernandez sat in a black plastic chair outside Nene’s Barber Shop in Little Havana with a Marlins-Mets ticket folded in his pocket, mourning a beloved young baseball star who shared his name. One day earlier, Fernandez, 53, was sitting at home when the local NBC affiliate cut in with breaking news: the other Fernandez, the 24-year-old Cuban ace of the Miami Marlins, had been killed in an overnight boating accident. Though the two were not related, the news i..>> view originalLos Angeles Lakers 2016 Media Day
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has sprained MCL; status uncertain
7:54 PM ETSheil KapadiaESPN Writer CloseCovered the Philadelphia Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine and Philly.com from 2008 to 2015. Covered the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL for BaltimoreSun.com from 2006 to 2008.RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has a sprained MCL in his left knee, and his status for the team's Week 4 game against the New York Jets is uncertain.Coach Pete Carroll was asked Monday if he expects Wilson to play Sunday."Yes," he said. "Really early to say ..>> view originalFreeman, Coleman lift Falcons past Saints, 45-32 (Sep 27, 2016)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Devonta Freeman practically wore out the Superdome turf with one long gain after another, Tevin Coleman wouldn't be denied near the goal line and the New Orleans Saints hardly looked like the team that made an emotional homecoming nearly 10 years ago to the day. Cheers turned to boos, and many fans filed out early. Coleman rushed for three touchdowns, Matt Ryan passed for two TDs and Deion Jones returned an interception 90 yards for a score to help the Atlanta Falcons bea..>> view originalBrady: In 'good place' with week left in ban
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he feels like he is in "a good place with a week to go" in his four-game NFL suspension and added that one of the biggest areas of concern for him when he returns to the team Oct. 3 is getting his timing back."I don't think there is any benefit to watching the team play these games from a football standpoint, because it takes time to get the timing and the practice reps," Brady said during his weekly interview on Westwood One R..>> view original
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