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The NBA announced Thursday that Saturday’s game between the Suns and Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns Arena has been postponed “because of ongoing contact tracing within the Suns, the team does not have the league-required eight available players.”

The Suns (7-4) haven’t played since Monday’s 128-107 loss at Washington to end a three-game road trip. They were scheduled to begin a three-game homestand Wednesday against Atlanta, but the game was postponed the morning of the game for the same reason that Friday’s game against Golden State and now Saturday’s game against the Pacers have been postponed.

This is in accordance with the NBA’s health and safety protocols, which has received additional measures in a reaction to spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the country and NBA teams having players needing quarantines.

Pacers game Saturday against Suns is postponed because of COVID-19

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The Indiana Pacers were scheduled to play in Phoenix against the Suns on Saturday night. That…

01/14/2021 4:03 PM

 

Sean McVay rules out John Wolford, Jared Goff to start at QB for Rams

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Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that reserve quarterback John Wolford has been ruled out…

01/14/2021 3:36 PM

 

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Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.

Citing screenshots from the video, an FBI complaint asked that a warrant be issued charging Keller with knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority and attempting to impede an official government function. The 38-year-old Keller competed in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. He captured two golds and a silver as a member of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as well as a pair of individual bronzes in the 400 free.

Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6 while lawmakers met to formalize the victory of President-elect Joe Biden.

Olympic gold-medal swimmer Klete Keller charged in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

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Swimmer Klete Keller faces charges after law enforcement officers identified him as one of the…

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Houston Rockets James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The Nets agreed to acquire Harden from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in a move he has sought for weeks.  Harden is a part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to The Associated Press.

At least four draft picks and additional pick swaps are also part of the deal, including key players Victor Oladipo, who goes from Indiana to Houston, and Caris LeVert, who goes from Brooklyn to Indiana. The Cavaliers will get Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince from the Nets in the deal.

The blockbuster deal was struck less than 24 hours after Harden seemed to deliver a ‘farewell’ following the Rockets’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and just before Irving was set to miss a fifth straight game during a personal absence from the Nets.

Sources: Houston Rockets trade James Harden to Brooklyn Nets in 4-team megadeal sending Caris LeVert to Indiana Pacers

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The Rockets have sent James Harden to the Nets in a blockbuster four-team trade that also…

01/13/2021 6:09 PM

 

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The NHL says 27 players returned positive COVID-19 tests during training camps as the league prepares to open its season.

In a release Tuesday, the NHL said that it conducted approximately 12,000 tests administered to more than 1,200 players over the period from Dec. 30 to Monday. The league said the positive tests are from nine teams, including 17 positive results from the Dallas Stars, who have had their opening game postponed. Most of the Stars players who tested positive are asymptomatic, and all are recovering without complication.

The 2020-21 regular season starts Wednesday with five games.

NHL says 27 players tested positive for COVID-19 during training camps

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The NHL announced that 27 players among nine clubs tested positive for COVID-19 during training…

01/12/2021 6:21 PM

 

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Tokyo Olympics: Over 80% of people surveyed in Japan reportedly believe games should be canceled, won’t happen

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However, according to the Associated Press, an overwhelming amount of people in the country…

01/12/2021 10:47 AM

 

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The NBA said in a news release that they have postponed Monday’s Dallas-New Orleans game and Tuesday’s Chicago-Boston game “ in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.” The Mavericks and Celtics do not have eight available players.

Following positive COVID-19 tests on Sunday among the Mavericks traveling party, Dallas closed its practice facility while the team conducted contact tracing. Four players (Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber and Josh Richardson) were listed as out for Monday’s game against New Orleans. More Mavs players entered the health and safety protocols after further contact tracing.

The Celtics’ game against Miami was postponed on Sunday because the Heat didn’t have a minimum of eight players available. Boston had at least seven players sidelined for the postponed Heat game, and health and safety protocols sidelined more players for Tuesday’s game against Chicago.

These are the third and fourth games postponed this season because of the league’s health and safety protocols. 

Mavericks-Pelicans, Celtics-Bulls games postponed due to COVID-19

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The NBA is now experiencing the reality of life outside of the bubble, and the NBA and NBA…

01/11/2021 12:59 PM

 

On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Doug Pederson, just three seasons after he coached the team to a Super Bowl title.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement released by the team, “Coach Pederson and I had the opportunity to sit down and discuss what that collective vision would look like moving forward. After taking some time to reflect on these conversations, I believe it is in both of our best interests to part ways.” Pederson said, “It has been an absolute honor serving as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. As difficult as it is to say goodbye, I will always look back on my time here with appreciation and respect.”

The 52-year-old Pederson was hired as Eagles coach in 2016 after he spent his previous three seasons as offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles went 7-9 in his first season before a 13-3 campaign and Super Bowl run in 2017. The Eagles posted a 4-11-1 record under Pederson in 2020 after they had a winning record and made the playoffs in each of their previous three seasons. Philadelphia lost seven of its final eight games this season to finish in last place in the NFC East.

Philadelphia Eagles Fire Coach Doug Pederson Following 4-11-1 Season

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The Philadelphia Eagles have made a major change after finishing a 4-11 season. The team parted…

01/11/2021 2:33 PM

 

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Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in a wild-card win on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. It was Jackson’s first win in the NFL playoffs; he was 0-2 in the postseason entering Sunday’s game.

The 24-year-old Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, completed 17 of 24 passes for 179 yards and one interception, adding 136 yards and one score on the ground. He joined former San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Colin Kaepernick as the only quarterbacks to total at least 100 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a playoff game.

Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was 18 of 26 passing for 165 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a costly interception on the Titans’ final drive after receiver Kalif Raymond slipped while running his route. The slip led to a Marcus Peters interception that sealed the victory for Baltimore.

Next up, Baltimore will play either the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs or Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round next weekend.

Lamar Jackson Wins First Playoff Game as Ravens Edge Titans

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson saw his MVP-winning season come to an abrupt halt at…

01/10/2021 7:52 PM

 

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Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Utah Jazz hold on for a 96-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Utah scored the game’s first nine points and never trailed. The Jazz went on a 17-0 run later in the first, pushing their lead to 20 before the quarter was over.

Utah improved to 3-2 on its seven-game road trip. The Jazz beat Milwaukee on Friday, making a franchise-record 25 3-pointers in the process. 

Utah Jazz cool off after hot start and grind out defensive win over the Detroit Pistons

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The Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 96-86 in what was a tale of two halves. Picking up right…

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