When a player commits to Nick Saban out of high school, he does so with the expectation that his decision will one day lead to the NFL. Another expectation has become reality. On Tuesday, July 7th, former Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. received finality to his dream of becoming an NFL star. After being…
Stanford drops 11 sports to cut costs during pandemic
Stanford announced Wednesday that it is dropping 11 sports amid financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The school will discontinue men’s and women’s fencing, field hockey, lightweight rowing, men’s rowing, co-ed and women’s sailing, squash, synchronized swimming, men’s volleyball and wrestling after the 2020-21 academic year. Stanford also is eliminating 20 support staff positions….
MLS kicks off today
The MLS is Back Tournament kicks off tonight at Walt Disney World (8pm ET, ESPN) with a hometown clash between Orlando City, which played its home games there in 2014, and first-year franchise Inter Miami. The tournament is broken into a group stage (July 8–23) and a knockout stage (July 25–Aug. 11). Group Stage The top…
Episode #226: Interview with Former Alabama Player Matt Caddell
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Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian is recovering from heart procedure
Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian underwent heart surgery last week and is expected to make a full recovery, the school announced on Tuesday. The 46-year-old’s condition was discovered during an annual physical. “During Coach Sarkisian’s physical last week, it was determined that he needed a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly before it became…
NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1
The NHL is in position to resume playing in less than a month — with 24 teams in action, all in Canada — and could be on the ver…
NFL planning to test players’ families, cohabitants before camp
Along with the training camp and preseason protocol sent to clubs late last week, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on NFL NOW Monday tha…
FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament
FC Dallas has withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament in Florida after 10 players tested positive for coronavirus. The league said Monday …
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes agrees to 10-year contract extension
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback agreed to a 10-year $426.5M contract extension on Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Financial terms …
Episode #25: Bryson DeChambeau & Joey Chestnut Wins during 4th July Weekend
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https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/9421/episode-25-bryson-dechambeau-joey-chestnut-wins-during-4th-july-weekend.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 37:38 | Recorded on July 6, 2020 The PGA TOUR and the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that despite a robust health and safety plan and State of Ohio approval for limited patron attendance, the world-renowned event founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus…