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Bengals waive DE McKinley after failed physical
The Cincinnati Bengals waived former first-round pick Takk McKinley on Tuesday, less than a week after getting the defensive end off waivers. McKinley failed his physical, the team said. The Bengals a...
Nov 17, 2020
Panthers hire NHL’s first Black assistant GM
The Florida Panthers named Brett Peterson as assistant general manager on Tuesday. Peterson, 39, is believed to be the first Black assistant GM in NHL history. He has been a certified NHL player agent...
Nov 17, 2020
NFL tops 50 positive tests for second straight week
The NFL and NFL Players Association reported more than 50 positive COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive week on Tuesday. Testing for the period from Nov. 8-14 resulted in 52 new cases: 17 among p...
Nov 17, 2020
NFL digs into alleged October 15 Antonio Brown incident
Antonio Brown's alleged off-field conduct has the attention of the NFL once again. The league is investigating an incident reported by the Miami Herald in which Brown was accused of breaking a surveil...
Nov 17, 2020
Epstein steps down as Cubs president; Hoyer named
Theo Epstein, the executive who brought a World Series title to Chicago after a century-long drought, has stepped down as president of baseball operations for the Cubs and will be replaced by Jed Hoye...
Nov 17, 2020
Browns reopen facility after no high-risk contacts revealed
The Cleveland Browns reopened their facility in Berea, Ohio, on Tuesday after no high-risk contacts with fullback Andy Janovich had been identified. Janovich was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on...
Nov 17, 2020
Nadal no fan of replacing line judges with technology
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal may appear an unlikely traditionalist given the way he has ripped up the tennis blueprint in the past 15 years but some aspects of the sport, he believes...
Nov 17, 2020
Le May Doan named Canada chef de mission for 2022 Winter Games
(Reuters) - Twice Olympic gold medallist speedskater Catriona Le May Doan was named Canada's chef de mission for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said on Tuesday. A ...
Nov 17, 2020
Haas pulls out of RSM Classic due to positive COVID-19 test
(Reuters) - American Bill Haas has withdrawn from this weekend's RSM Classic in Georgia after testing positive for COVID-19, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday. Haas, who won the FedEx Cup in 2011, returned...
Nov 17, 2020
Doping: IOC and WADA question why U.S. sport exempt from Rodchenkov Act
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday acknowledged the passing of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act in the U.S. Senate but questioned why American professional...
Nov 17, 2020
