Univ. of Florida ends ‘gator bait’ cheer, cites racism
The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations, the school’s president announced…
Players counter with 70 games, Manfred says deadline nearing
Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million…
LA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on ‘Hard Knocks’
It will be lights, cameras, Los Angeles again for “Hard Knocks” but for the first time the show will feature two franchises. …read more Source:: WRAL
Doug Williams: ‘Open the valve’ for black coaches
Doug Williams used to hear a common refrain whenever the NFL’s lack of minority head coaches came up. The justification — or excuse — given was…
Sun Valley 3-star OT Michael Gonzalez commits to Louisville
Sun Valley 3-star offensive tackle Michael Gonzalez has committed to Louisville. Gonzalez announced the news on his Twitter account on Thursday afternoon. …read more Source:: High…
Brownlow’s Mailbag: The NBA Bubble, ACC schools playing HBCUs and dating in a pandemic
Every week during the sports hiatus, Lauren Brownlow answers your Twitter Mailbag questions about sports and non-sports topics. This week, she gets into dating in a…
Patrick Bailey Wins 2020 Johnny Bench Award
CINCINNATI – NC State baseball’s Patrick Bailey was named the recipient of the 2020 Johnny Bench Award on Thursday, which is annually given to the nation’s…
NFL GMs, coaches striving for more balance in life and work
First in, last out. …read more Source:: WRAL
