8:39 PM ET The GOAT is a ‘dog for the first time in a long time. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened as 6.5-point underdogs in their Week 1 road game against the New Orleans Saints, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Brady has been favored in his past 74 regular-season starts. It’s the longest
7:08 PM ET At least one major league star would like to participate in the Olympics when baseball returns to the Summer Games in 2021. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper didn’t hold back in voicing his desire to see major league players take part in the competition, which will be played at the Olympics for
6:13 PM ET Associated Press OTTAWA — Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the most likely scenario is the cancellation of the season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ambrosie made the admission for the first time while testifying Thursday to a House of Commons standing committee on finance. Ambrosie appeared via video during a
5:45 PM ET Associated Press MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price reached out to two boys whose parents were killed last month in the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Price sent a video message to 11-year-old Alex Blair and 10-year-old Jack, telling them: “I just want to let you know that you’re not alone. I’m
5:21 PM ET While the first wave of NBA teams prepare to reopen facilities for individual workouts on Friday, several team officials say the psychological effects of returning to organized activities during a global pandemic must be considered for players and staffers around the league — especially those who already have a heightened concern about
5:50 PM ET Steve KimESPN After some back-and-forth jabs in the past, the war of words between UFC superstar Conor McGregor and boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is really heating up. The latest escalation happened when De La Hoya gave a sharp response when asked about how he’d fare with McGregor in a fight.
5:38 PM ET The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed Russell Okung‘s unfair labor claims against the NFL Players Association, attorney Peter Ginsberg confirmed to ESPN. Ginsberg didn’t comment on the next steps, but Okung, the Carolina Panthers left tackle, can appeal in the coming weeks. The dismissal from NLRB regional director William B. Cowen
5:45 PM ET Large gatherings at sports and other events in Oregon should either be canceled or significantly modified through September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday. The announcement will have a direct impact on the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, MLS’ Portland Timbers and collegiate programs at Oregon and Oregon State.
4:52 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s social media accounts were hacked Thursday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Milwaukee Bucks. A series of expletive tweets were posted from Antetokounmpo’s Twitter account; his agent, Alex Saratsis, told ESPN that Antetokounmpo was not responsible for them. The tweets have since been removed. Once things
3:24 PM ET Conor McGregor will be watching UFC 249 on Saturday night — for more reasons than you might think. According to his manager, Audie Attar of Paradigm Sports Management, McGregor has been training and staying in shape since the coronavirus pandemic hit Ireland almost two months ago. As seen on his social media,