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NBA players decide to resume playoffs after boycott; Thursday's games postponed

The NBA playoffs are on track to resume. After meeting Wednesday night and again Thursday morning, players have decided to continue playing.

Oscar Pareja: Orlando City would have boycotted if it had more time, info

Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said he believes the team would have joined the league-wide boycott if there had been more time to prepare before kickoff.

After initial unanimous vote to play, Orioles-Rays game postponed Thursday as sports leagues come to halt amid protests

Reversing course on what manager Brandon Hyde called a unanimous decision from the Orioles to play amid professional athletes strikes in all the major sports to bring attention to racial justice...

Marlins, Mets walk off field in solidarity to protest Jacob Blake shooting

The Mets general manager criticized Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of player protests this week and alleged Manfred was pressuring New York to stage a symbolic walkout...

Gators coach Dan Mullen eager to learn, support players fighting racial injustice

UF coach Dan Mullen encourages his players to speak up about racial injustice while looking to educate himself by listening and learning from the Gators.

Josh Heupel expects ton of growth from UCF QB Dillon Gabriel

UCF coach Josh Heupel said he expects a ton of growth from Year 1 to Year 2 for quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel started 12 games last season as a true freshman, leading the team to a 9-3...

Josh Heupel praises UCF players; calls sports greatest platform to inspire change

UCF coach Josh Heupel believes sport is a great platform for change in America, noting his players have led great conversations on social justice issues.

UCF football games against ECU, Memphis pushed back

The 2020 UCF football schedule was revised again, with the American Athletic Conference moving the Knights' games against East Carolina and Memphis back a few days.

Freshmen Jaylan Knighton, Donald Chaney vying for Hurricanes RB reps behind Cam'Ron Harris

Miami Hurricanes freshman running backs Jaylan Knighton and Donald Chaney Jr. are making early impressions in fall camp, and it will be tough to keep one off the field behind starter Cam'Ron Harris.

Jaydon Mickens may have inside track on Bucs' kick return job

The Bucs' Jaydon Mickens knows how it works. The receiver/kick returner needs only a sliver of light and he will try to exploit it.

Jaguars' Conley calls on NFL QBs to lead charge for change

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Chris Conley called on "figures who are the face of the league" to do more to help fight social injustice.

Dolphins owner Steve Ross feels some regret about Trump fundraiser, according to New York Times

Ross, the Dolphins' owner since 2010, said the goal of the 2019 Trump luncheon fundraiser was to "help raise money for New York with the people that I know in Washington."

Dolphins activate Xavien Howard from PUP and COVID-19 reserve list

The Miami Dolphins have activated cornerback Xavien Howard from the COVID-19 reserve and Physically Unable to Perform list, and re-signed Avery Moss.

It's awkward, but Dolphins QB Josh Rosen working to find his place between Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tua Tagovailoa

It seems like Miami Dolphins' Josh Rosen already knows his fate. Rosen is on the outside looking in of a position battle he virtually has no chance of winning. But the third-year QB is trying to...

Dolphins trade running back Kalen Ballage to New York Jets

The Dolphins agreed to a rare trade with their division rival New York Jets on Thursday, agreeing to send Ballage in exchange for a late-round conditional pick.

Miami Dolphins release rookie center Donnell Stanley

The Miami Dolphins released rookie center Donnell Stanley to create a roster spot.

NHL cancels Thursday playoff games after 'incredibly insulting' decision to play in wake of NBA strike

The NHL postponed three games Thursday, leaving MLB as the only league playing today.

Lightning not underestimating Bruins after lopsided Game 3

Between an unusual amount of penalties, uncharacteristic play and a switch of goaltenders , Boston on Wednesday did not at all look like the same team Tampa Bay has faced over the course of...

'It just has to end': PGA Tour players address racial injustice after enduring a U.S. Open-tough Olympia Fields at the BMW Championship

Cameron Champ, who wore one black and one white golf shoe, spoke passionately about Black Lives Matter after Round 1 of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields.

Edgewater to open at national No. 1 IMG; high schools push to complete football schedules

Edgewater, coming off a Florida Class 7A state runner-up year, will open its revised 2020 football season with a road trip to play independent powerhouse IMG Academy of Bradenton on Friday...

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