State of Play: How and When Sports Leagues Plan to Come Back
President Trump has been consistent about his desire to see live sports action return to American televisions with or without fans.

President Trump has been consistent about his desire to see live sports action return to American televisions with or without fans.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested for resisting a police officer at a South Carolina gas station on Tuesday.

Should college football not start their season on time, the National Football League is considering doing something they normally don’t do until the postseason: Saturday NFL football.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith has been arrested in Florida and charged with unlawful sexual activities with a minor.

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell has pledged to forego his 2020 salary in the face of the continuing coronavirus crisis.

Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland allegedly pushed a cop and admitted marijuana use, before a police officer pulled a gun on him. That, according to a police report detailing an altercation the Super Bowl champ reportedly had with cops in South Carolina.

Newly drafted New England Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser has confirmed that he will be removing — not just covering — a tattoo that the media claims represents a “right-wing militia.”

ESPN has apologized for displaying a graphic which told the story of draftee’s mother’s battle with drug addiction.

As it turns out, having over 90% of the country’s population on quarantine is very conducive towards producing record ratings for the NFL Draft.

New England Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser told the media Saturday that the “Thee Percent” tattoo on his left arm is not intended to symbolize allegiance to a right-wing militia group.

When University of Michigan player Jon Runyan, Jr. was picked by the Green Bay Packers during this weekend’s NFL Draft, he was texting and accidentally declined the team’s call when they called to confirm the choice.

The normal post-Draft flow of NFL news was stopped abruptly this morning when it was learned that Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died suddenly at the age of 31.

NFL Draft coverage comes complete with emotional scenes, celebrations, anticipation, tears, disappointment, and just about every conceivable human emotion. However, a highlight used by ESPN as part of their coverage triggered a very emotional reaction from a certain NFL superstar.

Giants GM Dave Gettleman Dons Mask While in His Home During NFL Draft

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow’s next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals.

ESPN’s Todd McShay announced on Thursday that he would not be joining the network’s broadcast of the 2020 NFL Draft, because he had contracted the coronavirus.
For those of you keeping score at home, Tom Brady has been in Tampa Bay for about eight minutes and has already trespassed (accidentally) and been ejected from a local park.

President Trump sounded an optimistic tone about the idea of sports returning to normal, once the coronavirus has subsided.

he Washington Redskins are defending a small group of players seen practicing at the team facility in Virginia on Wednesday, saying they did nothing wrong.

On this date, April 22, 16 years ago, former NFL star Pat Tillman lost his life in Afghanistan while serving as a member of the U.S. Army Rangers.

The fireworks weren’t supposed to start until draft night on Thursday, but Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski had different plans.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six Super Bowl rings may get you special treatment in a lot of places but former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady learned Monday that it won’t get you anything when you’re caught working out in a park that is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is inviting everyone to boo him during the NFL Draft as a campaign to raise money for coronavirus relief.

On Saturday, President Trump tweeted a nice comment about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, but the anti-Trumpers went on the warpath against the player because they misunderstood Jackson’s reply to Trump’s tweet.

Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank is putting an optimistic face on the questionable 2020 football season by saying he thinks there will be football this fall, with or without fans.

Meet the new boss, he is definitely not the same as the old boss.

Tom Brady has left the building in New England, and oddsmakers in Vegas have taken notice.

During his Thursday coronavirus task force press conference, President Trump confirmed what many had suspected for some time: Sports will return, but without fans, initially.

Von Miller, the Denver Broncos superstar pass rusher, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has kicked off a new effort to provide relief to minorities impacted by the coronavirus, with a $100,000 donation.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen says he tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago.

The NFL is considering several options in preparation for the 2020 season, when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus. Two of those options, according to the Washington Post, include a shortened season and excluding fans.

According to at least one health professional, when San Francisco lost the Super Bowl, the lack of a celebratory parade may have resulted in many lives saved.

Some Massachusetts medical workers are questioning the masks purchased from China by the New England Patriots, and saying many are the less desired KN95 versions instead of the N95 masks.

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow took a shot at his former team, the New York Jets, during his Sunday Easter sermon.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was accused of hosting a large party at his home in violation of the state’s coronavirus guidelines.

Sad news for football players and fans alike, as the XFL made the announcement no one wanted to hear on Friday. Pointing to the virus pandemic, the league suspended all operations and laid off virtually all of its employees.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has elected to sign with NBC once his playing days are over, dealing ESPN another blow to its plans.

Rumors that former NFL quarterback and national anthem protestor Colin Kaepernick signed with the New York Jets on Thursday, are false.

Most major sports commissioners have been cautious, or even pessimistic, about their leagues resuming or playing their regularly scheduled seasons. The NFL’s Roger Goodell taken an entirely different approach.
