The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are “likely” placing running back Leonard Fournette on the injured reserve list, ending his regular season. The Bucs are also signing running back Le’Veon Bell pending a physical, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Fournette suffered a hamstring injury this past weekend, but he’s expected to make a return for the …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin out for season with torn ACL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is done for the season. After taking a brutal hit during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ shutout loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Godwin limped off to the sideline and didn’t return to the game. On Monday morning, it was reported he’d likely be done for the …
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Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19, uncertain about Australian Open
Rafael Nadal announced on social media Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation at his home. Nadal told reporters that he “can’t guarantee” his participation in the 2022 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament on the annual tennis calendar. The 35-year-old Nadal said he tested negative while in Kuwait and …
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NY Mets owner Steve Cohen announces Buck Showalter as new manager of team
NY Mets owner Steve Cohen announced via Twitter that Buck Showalter will become the next manager of the team. The 65-year-old Showalter is a three-time American League Manager of the Year with 1,551 wins in his 20-year managerial career. The Mets will sign Showalter to a three-year deal. After starting his managerial career with the Yankees in …
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Denver Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater hospitalized with head injury after tackle in game vs. Bengals
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denver’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Bridgewater was hurt in a collision that also sent Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie out of the game with a leg …
President Biden signs bill to raise federal debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion
On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion after Senate Democrats and Republicans hammered out a deal this week to avoid a filibuster. The Senate passed the extension by a party-line vote of 50-49 on Tuesday, and the House approved the measure 221-209. Treasury Secretary Janet …
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NFL and NFLPA update COVID-19 protocols due to a surge in positive cases throughout the league
On Thursday, the NFL and NFLPA released a memo to teams which detailed an update in the league’s current COVID-19 protocols. This comes amid a surge of cases throughout the league due to the new Omicron variant. There are over 100 players currently on the COVID-19 list with positive cases, particularly the Cleveland Browns, Los …
New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson receives injection for foot injury, will miss 4-6 weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans said Thursday that forward Zion Williamson received a biologic injection where the fracture is in his right foot to stimulate bone healing and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Williamson has not played this season. The decision to get the injection was made after consulting with Dr. Richard Ferkel …
New Jersey Devils acquire goaltender Jon Gillies from St. Louis Blues
The New Jersey Devils said on Wednesday they have acquired goaltender Jon Gillies from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The Devils are short-handed with backup Jonathan Bernier on injured reserve. Bernier is on injured reserve with a hip injury, and New Jersey’s two American Hockey League goalies have little NHL experience. Devils general …
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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo misses game after entering NBA’s Health & Safety Protocols
The NBA’s injury report listed Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo as the latest NBA star to be sidelined by COVID-19. The two-time MVP sat out Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers after entering the league’s health and safety protocols. Milwaukee’s Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo also have entered the COVID-19 protocols, and also sat out Wednesday’s …