First major US sport shuts down due to COVID-19
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a leaguewide shutdown Thursday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
Ultimate recognition for born-again Aussie star
The Ashes form of Travis Head has rocketed him inside the top 10 ranked Test batters in the world.
Watch: Vikings, Kirk Cousins hung out to dry by refs on interception
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a brutal interception against the Chicago Bears. But the refs may have missed a pass interference penalty. The Minnesota Vikings are in the thick of the playoff race, and had the chance to improve their odds with a victory over the rival Chicago Bears on Monday night. They needed […]
Cowboys taking drastic measures to avoid COVID outbreak
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t taking chances with the potential of a COVID outbreak so they’ve moved to virtual meetings this week. NFL rosters have been unsettled and games postponed by COVID-19 this week, but the Cowboys are one of the few teams without any major problems with the coronavirus. Defensive lineman Trysten Hill and wide […]
Huge Boxing Day Ashes call facing Australia
Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor says he hopes Josh Hazlewood is rested for the Boxing Day Test, with the paceman battling a side strain injury.
Here’s how Raiders can still make the playoffs after beating Browns
After pulling off a last-second win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday, the Las Vegas Raiders have paths to the playoffs. The Las Vegas Raiders playoff chances looked rather slim recently. They were blown out by the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14, then they appeared to be on the verge of losing to the shorthanded […]
The reality check that sparked 'passive' Gallen
Paul Gallen admits he turned "passive" when he found out Darcy Lussick would be his next opponent after Josh Aloiai pulled out with COVID.
Did Baker Mayfield jinx Browns in nail-biter vs. Raiders?
The Cleveland Browns almost pulled out a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but were shut down by a Daniel Carlson field goal. The Cleveland Browns were without a bevy of players due to a COVID-19 outbreak, two of them being quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum. That left Nick Mullens as the starter for […]
Alabama football: Nick Saban gives update on Crimson Tide’s vaccination status
Nick Saban says Alabama football is doing everything they can to avoid COVID issues ahead of the playoff with most of the team receiving vaccine boosters. Alabama doesn’t just have to prepare to face Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl. They have another opponent over the holiday season: COVID-19. The Crimson Tide won’t be able to […]