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John Madden, Hall Of Fame Coach And Broadcaster, Dies At 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.5 years ago
Holiday Bowl Scrapped As Virus Issues Hit UCLA Before Kick
The Holiday Bowl became the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled when UCLA was forced to pull out just hours before Tuesday’s kickoff because of COVID-19 issues with the team.5 years ago
NHL Set To Resume After 6-Day Break, Eyes New CDC Guidance
Tampa Bay Lightning officials pulled a player out of a meeting because he tested positive for the coronavirus and no one in the room flinched.5 years ago
Analysis: Omicron Looms Ominously Over NFL’s Playoff Races
Quick, who’s your favorite team’s backup quarterback? Or the backup’s backup? Who’s their best pass rushing proxy? Fill-in cover cornerback? What about the substitute snapper or the stand-in blindside protector?5 years ago
Arizona Bowl Off, Boise State Pulls Out With COVID Issues
The Arizona Bowl was canceled on Monday night after Boise State pulled out and shut down all team activities due to COVID-19 issues within the program.5 years ago
Waddle Shines, Dolphins Beat Saints 20-3 To Win 7th Straight
Jaylen Waddle caught 10 passes for 92 yards and touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins beat the short-handed New Orleans Saints.5 years ago
NBA Changes COVID Protocols, Shortens Path To Return To Play
NBA players who test positive for COVID-19 now have a quicker path to return after the league completed an update to its protocols.5 years ago
Prescott, Cowboys Celebrate With 56-14 Rout Of Washington
Prescott threw four touchdown passes, Lawrence returned an interception for a score and the Cowboys routed Washington,5 years ago
Raiders Cling To Playoff Hopes With 17-13 Win Over Denver
Josh Jacobs rushed for 129 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders came from behind to defeat the Denver Broncos.5 years ago
COVID Outbreaks At UVa, BC Scuttle Fenway, Military Bowls
The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College.5 years ago
Broncos Safety Justin Simmons Snubbed Again For AFC Pro Bowl
The Denver Broncos are paying for their prolonged playoff drought. They're not on "Monday Night Football" this year for the first time since 1991 and they don't have a Pro Bowler for the first time since 1980.5 years ago
Hawaii Bowl Canceled On Eve Of Game After Hawaii Pulls Out
The Hawaii Bowl was canceled Thursday after Hawaii withdrew from its game against Memphis on the eve of the contest because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers.5 years ago
Titans Rally From 10 Down At Half, Edge 49ers 20-17
Randy Bullock kicked a 44-yard field goal with four seconds remaining and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers.5 years ago
Rutgers To Replace Texas A&M In Gator Bowl Vs. Wake Forest
Rutgers will replace Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest after the Aggies pulled out of the game due to a lack of available players.5 years ago
No Makeups For CFP Semis If Team Can’t Play Due To Virus
If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game.5 years ago
NHL Announces Players Won’t Be Allowed To Go To Olympics
The NHL has announced that players won't be able to participate in the Beijing Olympics.5 years ago
Jalen Hurts Has 3 TDs, Eagles Come Back To Beat Washington
Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles back from an early deficit to beat Washington in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.5 years ago
Cooper Kupp’s 2 TD Catches Carry Rams Past Seahawks 20-10
Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams held off the Seattle Seahawks 20-10 in a rescheduled game between two COVID-19-depleted teams.5 years ago
NBA Has ‘No Plans’ To Pause Season, Silver Tells ESPN
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there are “no plans” to pause the season amid a coronavirus surge in the league.5 years ago
NFL Could Become Trend-Setter For COVID-19 Testing Policies
The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could provide an example for society to follow.5 years ago
Analysis: Virus Concerns Overshadowing NBA Christmas Slate
A memo from the NBA told teams playing on Christmas that the timing of their games could be altered as late as Christmas Eve.5 years ago
USA Basketball Announces Kerr As Next Olympic Men’s Coach
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was formally announced as the next coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team.5 years ago
NHL Stops Cross-Border Games, Shuts Down 7th Team
The NHL and its players association temporarily clamped down on teams crossing the Canadian border and shut down operations of more teams.5 years ago
