8:01 PM ET The NFL and NFL Players Association have tweaked COVID-19 protocols to minimize the chance that an individual could miss a game because of a false-positive test result, according to a memo distributed to teams Monday. An initial positive test will continue to be followed by two more tests, a nasal swab to
Month: September 2020
8:14 PM ET Derwin James, the young Los Angeles Chargers safety with star potential, needs surgery on his right knee, a procedure that is expected to keep him out six to eight months and essentially would rule him out for the 2020 NFL season, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. James, 24, was
8:53 PM ET The NFL is now overseeing the investigation by Beth Wilkinson into the Washington Football Team over alleged sexual harassment issues in the organization. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed Washington owner Dan Snyder of the change Monday night. In a statement, Snyder indicated it was his suggestion for the NFL to take over
8:36 PM ET The Kansas City Chiefs moved to secure their coaching and front-office futures by agreeing to terms of contract extensions through 2025 with coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach, sources confirmed Monday to ESPN. News of the pending extensions was first reported by NFL Network. Reid and Veach joined the Chiefs
4:20 PM ET Reds manager David Bell received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for “the actions of his club during the benches-clearing incident and excessive arguing during the bottom of the fourth inning,” Major League Baseball announced on Monday. He will serve the suspension Monday night, when the Reds take on the Cardinals.
3:59 PM ET ESPN News Services DENVER — The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by acquiring Kevin Pillar from the Boston Red Sox in a trade-deadline deal Monday. In exchange, the Red Sox received a player to be named or cash along with international amateur signing bonus pool space. The Rockies also received cash considerations.
6:10 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ross Stripling to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for two players to be named. Stripling, 30, went 3-1 with a 5.61 ERA and 27 strikeouts in seven starts this season for Los Angeles. The veteran has spent his entire pro
3:45 PM ET CHICAGO — A flurry of trades and roster moves with injured players are reshaping the first-place Chicago Cubs. They acquired two left-handed relievers and two right-handed hitters over the span of 36 hours before the MLB trade deadline. Lefties Andrew Chafin and Josh Osich were brought in from Arizona and Boston, respectively,
3:10 PM ET ESPN News Services Outfielder Starling Marte was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Miami Marlins on Monday. Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejia and a player to be named later are headed to the Diamondbacks. The Marlins also sent infielder Jonathan Villar to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named
2:15 PM ET ESPN News Services Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova advanced in straight sets Monday at the US Open. Pliskova surged ahead of Anhelina Kalinina 4-1 in the opening set, lost three games in a row, then took the last eight for a 6-4, 6-0 victory. Pliskova had a 26-7 edge in winners. She is ranked