12:17 PM ET The Clemson Board of Trustees voted Friday to change the name of the Calhoun Honors College after former players Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins and many others urged the university to make the change. The honors college was named for John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina politician who served as vice president from
Month: June 2020
9:36 PM ET Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh voiced his frustrations Thursday over the guidelines sent to the 32 NFL teams outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I’ve seen all the memos on that, and to be quite honest with you, it’s impossible
7:46 AM ET New England Patriots starting running back Sony Michel is recovering from surgery on his foot in May, according to sources. The surgery was viewed as more maintenance-based to help relieve discomfort that Michel had been experiencing. The Patriots are scheduled to return for training camp in late July, but Michel is already
12:17 PM ET NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Friday that the league will recognize June 19 as a company holiday, with NFL offices closed on that day. Called Juneteenth, June 19 is celebrated as the effective end of slavery in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect Jan. 1, 1863, it wasn’t
11:00 AM ET The Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett have engaged in contract discussions, according to sources, setting the stage for a potential mega-extension for the 2017 No. 1 overall pick. Garrett has two years left on his rookie contract after the Browns picked up his fifth-year option. He could follow Carolina Panthers
6:59 PM ET NEW YORK — As protests and social justice movements have taken place across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death, NBA players have discussed what role returning to play has in furthering or distracting from the cause. The Nets‘ Garrett Temple, a vice president for the National Basketball Players Association,
7:53 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets players say Michael Jordan spoke to them recently about what it takes to be a champion, emphasizing the need for accountability — even if it means making teammates uncomfortable. Those are some of the same qualities that were on display during the 10-part documentary “The
6:16 PM ET As the NBA firms up its 22-team Orlando restart schedule, 14 of the teams will be eliminated within 53 days of arriving — and only four teams will remain after 67 days, sources said. The NBA has been working to make clear to players that the actual commitment of time for most
12:39 PM ET The NBA has given teams a full training camp timeline, with head coaches allowed to work with players beginning June 23, according to a memo obtained by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Players traveling outside of the U.S. need to report by June 15 to team markets — with the rest of players arriving
12:44 AM ET When San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV cut his signature hairstyle this week, he was parting with more than just several inches off the top. Walker said he was attempting to free himself of painful memories. Walker, 21, revealed on Instagram on Thursday that he started to grow out his hair