Sports

NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season
Professional Sports

NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

December 18, 2020

The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian health officials.Mark…

Broncos’ COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off
Professional Sports

Broncos’ COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off

December 17, 2020

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) won’t play this week because of COVID-19.Jeff Roberson/Associated Press So, they signed Taylor Russolino, a 31-year-old rookie who played for the XFL’s St. Louis…

Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill
College Sports

Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill

December 17, 2020

The College Athletes Bill of Rights is sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). If passed, it could wreak…

Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks
Professional Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks

December 15, 2020

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee for years to come agter he signed a five-year super max extension Tuesday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file “I’m blessed to be…

NFL won’t be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine
Professional Sports

NFL won’t be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine

December 15, 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks on the sideline during the first half Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.Adrian Kraus/Associated Press “No one should be thinking…