Camps set to open after NFL, players’ union reach agreement
The NFL Players Association’s executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday.
Author: Associated Press
Céspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0
Braves All-Star starter Mike Soroka, who won his previous two matchups with Jacob deGrom, allowed four hits in six outstanding innings.
AP sources: ACC, Notre Dame eye 2020 football membership
The ACC’s university presidents will make the final call on a scheduling model. A meeting of the presidents is scheduled for Wednesday, one of the people said.
Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener
The pandemic-shortened Major League Baseball season finally started Thursday night, with zero fans, Nationals star Juan Soto sidelined by COVID-19 and a 4-1 storm-halted victory for the New York Yankees over reigning champ Washington behind Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge.
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name.
Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice
Opening day, at last.
Former Clemson assistant Koenning out as WVU coordinator after player accusations
West Virginia has parted ways with defensive coordinator Vic Koenning a month after a player alleged the assistant coach made a series of insensitive remarks, including against Hispanics.
Football oversight committee asks NCAA board for time on fall sports
The NCAA football oversight committee is asking the association’s board of governors to avoid making a decision later this week on whether to conduct fall championships as college sports tries to find a path to play through the coronavirus pandemic.
Freeman’s return will be closely watched after virus fight
Freddie Freeman is back and ready to anchor the Braves’ lineup after a scary battle with COVID-19 earlier in summer camp.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn’t always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
