NFL league owners on Tuesday voted to expand the playoff field from 12 teams to 14, making official a move that had been expected since the approval of the new collective bargaining agreement. The vote took place
Record-setting New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey has tested positive for COVID-19. Dempsey, 73, is battling Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at a senior-living facility in New Orleans. At least 50 residents of the facility have been affected
Organizers said on Monday that the Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games. The opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021 — almost exactly one year
The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing wide receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract. Robinson began his career with the Chiefs in 2016 as a fourth-round pick out of Florida. After failing to record a single reception
New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan tested positive for Covid-19. Dolan, who is also the Madison Square Garden Company chief executive officer, made the announcement late Saturday night over Twitter. “He has been in self-isolation and is
Texas Rangers left fielder Willie Calhoun has been cleared to resume workouts during his recovery from a broken jaw. Calhoun tweeted Thursday that he was ready to start his daily workouts and baseball activities again. The Texas
On Thursday, the Indianapolis 500 was postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since 1945 the race will not be held on Memorial Day; instead it will be held Aug. 23, three
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh to a one-year, $8 million contract with the team. The 33-year-old Suh, who joined the Bucs on a one-year deal last off-season, was a key part of
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a contract with All-XFL linebacker DeMarquis Gates. Gates agreed to a one-year, $610,000 non-guaranteed contract. Gates had 32 total tackles, three tackles for a loss, three passes defensed, two sacks, an
