>>Report: MLB Makes 60-Game Offer To Players
(Undated) — The MLB isn’t done negotiating with the players just yet. According to multiple reports, the league has made an offer to the players for 60 games and expanded playoffs at full prorated pay. Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed that he met with Union president Tony Clark as the two sides attempted to come closer together after things seemingly fell apart. The season would begin July 19th, according to ESPN.
>>NBA Coaches Association Worried Orlando Return Could Put Future Jobs At Risk
(Undated) — If the NBA returns to Orlando, there are worries about the future of staffing jobs in the league. According to ESPN, the NBA Coaches Association is worried that any high-risk staffers that can’t go to Orlando, could leave future job opportunities in jeopardy. Executive director Dave Fogel and Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle are worried that some of the older coaches around the league, including Gregg Popovich and Mike D’Antoni along with several assistants could have a difficult time moving forward with their careers after.
>>Cardinals’ Murray Says He Will Kneel During National Anthem
(Tempe, AZ) — Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is joining other players saying he will kneel during the national anthem this coming season. Murray said he stands for what is right and calls like he sees it, adding what’s been going on is wrong. The second-year QB spoke with reporters on a video call yesterday, adding that he feels like change is coming.
>>Chargers’ Lynn Says It’s Crazy To Not Workout Kaepernick
(Los Angeles, CA) — Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn thinks teams “would be crazy” to not have Colin Kaepernick in for a work out. Lynn said yesterday that he fits their system and that while he likes the three quarterbacks they have, you can never have too many. Kaepernick hasn’t played since 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem.
>>NCAA Gives Ok To Six-Week Practice Plan For Football
(Undated) — The NCAA is giving a thumbs up to a six-week practice plan for college football. The Division One council approved a six-week practice plan that will begin in July and take teams from the voluntary workouts to the standard meetings and preseason camps to get ready for the 2020 season. The preseason limit of 110 athletes at camp has also been waived.
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