>>Report: Elliott Among Cowboys Testing Positive For COVID-19
(Frisco, TX) – The NFL Network reported several Cowboys players, including Ezekiel Elliott, tested positive for COVID-19. Agent Rocky Arceneaux confirmed his Pro Bowl running back client was among multiple-Cowboys testing positive, reports NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Cowboys released a statement due to privacy health laws they are unable to provide information on any employee. NFL Network also reported several Houston Texans players tested positive for COVID-19.
>>WNBA Announces 22-Game Season For Orlando
(Orlando, FL) — The WNBA is officially coming to Orlando. The league announced yesterday it plans on having a 22-game regular-season starting in late July. A deal with IMG Academy in Bradenton is being worked out to be the host site for all games, including the postseason in October.
>>NFL Commissioner Encourages Team To Sign Kaepernick
(Undated) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is in favor of a team signing Colin Kaepernick. He told ESPN he welcomes, supports and encourages clubs to bring aboard the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who has not played since 2016 after kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality. Goodell added he hopes the league is unified in committing to “making long-term, sustainable change.
>>MLBPA: Players ‘Disgusted’ After Commissioner Walks Back Comments
(Undated) — The MLB Players Association says players are disgusted after league Commissioner Rob Manfred reversed course on comments made about the league’s chances in 2020. In a statement, Executive Director Tony Clark said it’s another threat in a series of “bad faith” negotiations by MLB. Manfred said he is “not confident” there will be baseball this season.
>>CNN Hires NFL’s Malcolm Jenkins
(Atlanta, GA) — CNN is signing NFL safety Malcolm Jenkins as a contributor on social justice. Like Colin Kaepernick, Jenkins has been at the forefront of players protesting and bringing attention to police brutality and racial injustice. In a statement, the 32-year-old said he believes he can be a voice for activists seeking reforms for human equality. Earlier this month, he blasted his New Orleans Saints teammate after quarterback Drew Brees said he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting” the U.S. flag or the country.
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