Sports

Eagles WR apologizes for anti-Semitic social post

Published on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 2:48pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.

Jackson initially posted a screenshot of a quote widely attributed to Adolf Hitler, saying in part: “Jews will blackmail America.” In another post, Jackson showed support for Louis Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam leader who is known for anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Dream owner Loeffler objects to WNBA’s social justice plans

Published on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 2:48pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is not in favor of the WNBA’s social justice plans and has sent a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert objecting to the league’s initiatives to honor the Black Lives Matter movement.

Loeffler, who is also a Republican U.S. senator running for re-election in Georgia, asked the league commissioner to scrap plans for players to wear warmup jerseys with “Black Lives Matter” and “Say Her Name” and instead put an American flag on all uniforms and apparel.

Pulisic scores, stars again as Chelsea beats Palace 3-2

Published on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 2:47pm

LONDON (AP) — Christian Pulisic kept up his impressive form for Chelsea since the restart of the Premier League with a well-struck goal to help his team beat Crystal Palace 3-2 and maintain its push for Champions League qualification on Tuesday.

The American winger collected a pass from Willian on the left side, drifted outside a defender and fired a rising left-footed shot into the net at the near post in the 27th minute for his third goal in five matches since the resumption.

Braves show life but fall to Miners

Published on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 4:18pm
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The Livingston Braves showed signs of life on Monday in a doubleheader against the Butte Miners at Jack Weimer Memorial Park. However, the Braves fell short and Butte won both games. 

 

Braves 1 – Butte 15

The Braves fell behind early in a 15-1 loss to the Miners in the first game of the doubleheader.

Butte got on top early with seven runs across the first two innings.

The Braves held Butte in check in the third and fourth innings, but the Miners caught fire in the fifth inning and added eight runs to take a 15-0 lead. 

Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 4:12pm

Braves

Thursday, July 9

@ Dillon (DH), 3 p.m.

 

 ***Denotes Home game

Chiefs, Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503 million extension

Published on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 4:11pm

The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible.

Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth up to $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause and opt-out clauses if guarantee mechanisms aren’t met. 

It’s the richest contract in professional sports history, surpassing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

NBA teams set to start Disney World arrivals

Published on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 4:10pm

After four months of waiting and planning, the NBA bubble is ready to be tested.

The first six teams — Brooklyn, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, Utah and Washington — are scheduled to arrive Tuesday at the Disney complex. Another eight teams arrive Wednesday, the last eight arrive Thursday, and with that training camps will be on the cusp of beginning.

Redskins to have ‘thorough review’ of name amid race debate

Published on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 3:16pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.”

Even though owner Dan Snyder had shown no willingness to change the name since buying the team in 1999, the recent national conversation on race has renewed opposition to the name and prompted sponsors to speak up. With support from the NFL, it may finally lead to a new moniker for the long-struggling storied franchise with long-ago Super Bowl success.

Human foosball: socially distanced soccer

Published on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 2:45pm
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PERGAMINO, Argentina (AP) — Soccer-starved Argentines have found a way to play their beloved sport while social distancing, though the rules have been altered and the dazzling end-to-end dashes produced by national legend Diego Maradona are impossible.

Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 2:44pm

Braves

 

NEXT WEEK

 

Monday***, July 6

vs. Butte (DH), 4 p.m.

 

Thursday, July 9 

@ Dillon (DH), 3 p.m.

 

 ***Denotes Home game