✕There have been renewed efforts to have the Washington team change its nickname, with FedEx—who sponsors the team's stadium— Thursday. Nike, which supplies the NFL with uniform and sideline apparel, may also be putting the pressure on Washington. The shoe and sporting goods giant has appeared to remove all team merchandise from its online store:The moves by FedEx and Nike don't come as a surprise afterthree separate letters signed by 87 investment firms and shareholders worth a collective $620 billion asked Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo to terminate their business relationships with...…✕There have been renewed efforts to have the Washington team change its nickname, with FedEx—who sponsors the team's stadium— Thursday. Nike, which supplies the NFL with uniform and sideline apparel, may also be putting the pressure on Washington. The shoe and sporting goods giant has appeared to remove all team merchandise from its online store:The moves by FedEx and Nike don't come as a surprise afterthree separate letters signed by 87 investment firms and shareholders worth a collective $620 billion asked Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo to terminate their business relationships with...WW…

XFormer NFL star and current Jackson State head football coach ' belongings were found after he  that they were stolen from the locker room during Sunday's COACH PRIME Naw it was stolen but they got it back. It was stolen out my personal bag in my office and My assistant caught the gentleman in the process of stealing it but she was alone. No Miscommunication my man at all https://t.co/foXTKwqsQCCOACH PRIME Whomever putting out the lie that my belongings wasn’t stolen is LYING. My belongings were taken out of a zipped bag in my office and more items were taken as well from my...…XFormer NFL star and current Jackson State head football coach ' belongings were found after he  that they were stolen from the locker room during Sunday's COACH PRIME Naw it was stolen but they got it back. It was stolen out my personal bag in my office and My assistant caught the gentleman in the process of stealing it but she was alone. No Miscommunication my man at all https://t.co/foXTKwqsQCCOACH PRIME Whomever putting out the lie that my belongings wasn’t stolen is LYING. My belongings were taken out of a zipped bag in my office and more items were taken as well from my...WW…

XThe are reportedly "Taysom Hill's $16 million cap hit is a drain if he's not the starter. New Orleans can win with either option, but questions would persist."The Saints weren't intrigued enough with Winston to start him over Hill when Brees was injured this season, however. Hill went 3-1 as the starter and in total threw for 928 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in 16 games, completing 72.7 percent of his passes. He additionally rushed for 457 yards and eight scores and caught eight passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Hill didn't play poorly as the starter,...…XThe are reportedly "Taysom Hill's $16 million cap hit is a drain if he's not the starter. New Orleans can win with either option, but questions would persist."The Saints weren't intrigued enough with Winston to start him over Hill when Brees was injured this season, however. Hill went 3-1 as the starter and in total threw for 928 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in 16 games, completing 72.7 percent of his passes. He additionally rushed for 457 yards and eight scores and caught eight passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Hill didn't play poorly as the starter,...WW…

XThe need some help to reach the playoffs, regardless of whether they defeat the . That means their season could come to a close Sunday, and veteran quarterback acknowledged Wednesday that it could be his last game ever:Stephen Holder To be clear, he followed up by saying he does not intend this to be the end. But he's an honest guy and knows it's a business and recognizes his age.Here are the Colts' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17:Rivers, 39, has had a solid season for the Colts, throwing for 4,005 yards, 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 68.3 percent of his...…XThe need some help to reach the playoffs, regardless of whether they defeat the . That means their season could come to a close Sunday, and veteran quarterback acknowledged Wednesday that it could be his last game ever:Stephen Holder To be clear, he followed up by saying he does not intend this to be the end. But he's an honest guy and knows it's a business and recognizes his age.Here are the Colts' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17:Rivers, 39, has had a solid season for the Colts, throwing for 4,005 yards, 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 68.3 percent of his...WW…

XThe have a major objective this offseason: Improve the shortstop position.They'll reportedly cast a wide net to do so. According to MLB Network's , the Reds "Lindor, who has spent his entire career in Cleveland, is the biggest name of the bunch. The four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover had three straight seasons with 32 or more home runs before the COVID-19 pandemic limited the 2020 season to 60 games. The 27-year-old is just one season away from free agency, where he'll likely sign a massive new contract.Story, 28, has become one of the best sluggers at the position, hitting 134...…XThe have a major objective this offseason: Improve the shortstop position.They'll reportedly cast a wide net to do so. According to MLB Network's , the Reds "Lindor, who has spent his entire career in Cleveland, is the biggest name of the bunch. The four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover had three straight seasons with 32 or more home runs before the COVID-19 pandemic limited the 2020 season to 60 games. The 27-year-old is just one season away from free agency, where he'll likely sign a massive new contract.Story, 28, has become one of the best sluggers at the position, hitting 134...WW…

XAll 32 teams will enter the league's "...All players and coaches must have a negative from the previous day's testing before entering the facility, in addition to regular daily PCR testing, all meetings being held virtually unless they can be held outdoors or indoors with a pre-approved plan, and for face masks being worn at all times at the facility, including on the practice field by all personnel. All meals must be served in grab-and-go style to prevent people from congregating in meal rooms. Locker room use is strongly discouraged on non-game days."NFL teams and players are also...…XAll 32 teams will enter the league's "...All players and coaches must have a negative from the previous day's testing before entering the facility, in addition to regular daily PCR testing, all meetings being held virtually unless they can be held outdoors or indoors with a pre-approved plan, and for face masks being worn at all times at the facility, including on the practice field by all personnel. All meals must be served in grab-and-go style to prevent people from congregating in meal rooms. Locker room use is strongly discouraged on non-game days."NFL teams and players are also...WW…

XFormer general manager Jeff Luhnow is reportedly suing the Houston Astros for $22 million, per , for firing him in January 2020 after the team's sign-stealing scandal came to light despite his claims that he had " Luhnow's lawsuit claims that "Major League Baseball also suspended both Luhnow and Hinch for the entire 2020 season, though no players were punished. Hinch has since been hired by the Detroit Tigers to be their manager starting in the 2021 campaign. Luhnow is claiming breach of contract in his lawsuit, saying he lost the a huge chunk of the $31 million in guaranteed...…XFormer general manager Jeff Luhnow is reportedly suing the Houston Astros for $22 million, per , for firing him in January 2020 after the team's sign-stealing scandal came to light despite his claims that he had " Luhnow's lawsuit claims that "Major League Baseball also suspended both Luhnow and Hinch for the entire 2020 season, though no players were punished. Hinch has since been hired by the Detroit Tigers to be their manager starting in the 2021 campaign. Luhnow is claiming breach of contract in his lawsuit, saying he lost the a huge chunk of the $31 million in guaranteed...WW…

XThe will be without left tackle and wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel for Thursday night's game against the after they were on the reserve/COVID-19 list. of NFL Network added that Samuel (who was already out for the game due to injury), Aiyuk and Williams were deemed Earlier on Wednesday, Henry Organ, Bourne's agent, toldof The Athletic that his client tested positive for COVID-19. Organ added Bourne was "feeling fine."The 49ers are extraordinarily beat up, with starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, superstar tight end George Kittle, running back Tevin Coleman...…XThe will be without left tackle and wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel for Thursday night's game against the after they were on the reserve/COVID-19 list. of NFL Network added that Samuel (who was already out for the game due to injury), Aiyuk and Williams were deemed Earlier on Wednesday, Henry Organ, Bourne's agent, toldof The Athletic that his client tested positive for COVID-19. Organ added Bourne was "feeling fine."The 49ers are extraordinarily beat up, with starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, superstar tight end George Kittle, running back Tevin Coleman...WW…

free agent has been accused of sexual battery in a lawsuit, according to . A woman said Puig assaulted her at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2018. In the court documents, the woman said "The woman said she had gone into the restroom to use the bathroom and didn't have any intention of having sex with Puig. The lawsuit alleges "On the date in question, the Los Angeles Lakers were playing the Dallas Mavericks, and TMZ tracked down a photo of Puig sitting courtside. He was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2013 to 2018.Puig spent time with Cleveland and the...…free agent has been accused of sexual battery in a lawsuit, according to . A woman said Puig assaulted her at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2018. In the court documents, the woman said "The woman said she had gone into the restroom to use the bathroom and didn't have any intention of having sex with Puig. The lawsuit alleges "On the date in question, the Los Angeles Lakers were playing the Dallas Mavericks, and TMZ tracked down a photo of Puig sitting courtside. He was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2013 to 2018.Puig spent time with Cleveland and the...WW…

Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesA suspension is incoming for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after he swung at and struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face during Tuesday's 119-116 loss.Bleacher Report @BleacherReportDraymond has been ejected after flagrant foul on Nurkić <a href="https://t.co/RmrLU5tdw8">pic.twitter.com/RmrLU5tdw8</a>"Based on my conversations today—and based on the obvious, what everyone could see—Green will be suspended," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported during NBA Today. "Whether that's today or sometime tomorrow ahead of Thursday's...…Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesA suspension is incoming for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after he swung at and struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face during Tuesday's 119-116 loss.Bleacher Report @BleacherReportDraymond has been ejected after flagrant foul on Nurkić <a href="https://t.co/RmrLU5tdw8">pic.twitter.com/RmrLU5tdw8</a>"Based on my conversations today—and based on the obvious, what everyone could see—Green will be suspended," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported during NBA Today. "Whether that's today or sometime tomorrow ahead of Thursday's...WW…