Blue Jackets, Canadiens shut down through holiday break
Blue Jackets, Canadiens shut down through holiday break
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More than 40 games have now been postponed through the early part of the season, many of those coming over the last few days as the NHL deals with a massive COVID-19 outbreak.
Year in review: The best teams of 2021
Year in review: The best teams of 2021
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Individual sports accomplishments are nice, but things seem better when a team is involved. There were plenty of notable team performances spanning the sports world in 2021.
Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater leaves field on stretcher with head injury
Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater leaves field on stretcher with head injury
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CBS' Evan Washburn reported that Bridgewater had a head injury, but he was responsive and had movement in his limbs as he was carted off and taken to a hospital.
Bashaud Breeland gives his side of incident with Vikings that led to his release
Bashaud Breeland gives his side of incident with Vikings that led to his release
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The picture Breeland paints is one of a player who was trying to mind his own business and more or less got accosted by a teammate. It’s hard to believe Breeland would be cut for that.
NBA postpones five games due to surge in COVID cases
NBA postpones five games due to surge in COVID cases
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Last week, the Chicago Bulls had two games postponed after a COVID outbreak among players on the team.
Bucs WR Chris Godwin to miss time with knee injury
Bucs WR Chris Godwin to miss time with knee injury
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Through 14 games, Godwin has 98 catches for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns, plus one rushing TD for good measure.
Patriots HC Bill Belichick apologizes to media for being 'short' after loss to Colts
Patriots HC Bill Belichick apologizes to media for being 'short' after loss to Colts
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You don't have to be an avid sports fan to know that Bill Belichick is notorious for having an icy and downright surly demeanor when he addresses the media.
Giants’ Sterling Shepard tears Achilles
Giants’ Sterling Shepard tears Achilles
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When he’s healthy, Shepard is a favorite target in the Giants’ offense and tends to be a reliable one
Jaguars in line for top pick in 2022 NFL Draft after Lions' upset win
Jaguars in line for top pick in 2022 NFL Draft after Lions' upset win
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Unlike the 2021 NFL Draft, there's no clear cut top prospect expected to be picked first.
Stars' Tanner Kero released from hospital a day after he was stretchered off ice
Stars' Tanner Kero released from hospital a day after he was stretchered off ice
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Kero was hit hard by Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly early in the first period and was left motionless on the ice before he was eventually stretchered off.
Hoosier love: The best Indiana University college hoops players of all-time
Hoosier love: The best Indiana University college hoops players of all-time
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Here's our list of the 20 greatest players in Indiana basketball history. Listed in chronological order.
Colts' Darius Leonard: RB Jonathan Taylor is 'absolutely no question' NFL MVP
Colts' Darius Leonard: RB Jonathan Taylor is 'absolutely no question' NFL MVP
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Taylor now has 1,518 rushing yards and 19 total touchdowns in 2021, and his case to be the NFL MVP is getting stronger every week.
Eagles secure first-round pick from Carson Wentz trade
Eagles secure first-round pick from Carson Wentz trade
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It has felt like a foregone conclusion for a few weeks now, but the Eagles have officially secured the Colts’ 2022 first-round pick under the terms of the Carson Wentz trade that the two clubs consummated back in February.
Antonio Brown expected to return to Buccaneers in Week 16 following suspension
Antonio Brown expected to return to Buccaneers in Week 16 following suspension
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If there was any doubt about Brown returning to the team right before the NFL playoffs, it should be erased.
Hawks star Trae Young placed in COVID protocols
Hawks star Trae Young placed in COVID protocols
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Young will definitely miss Sunday night’s game against the Cavaliers, and his status for a marquee Christmas Day contest with the Knicks is uncertain.
Peyton Manning still interested in owning piece of Broncos?
Peyton Manning still interested in owning piece of Broncos?
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If Manning does become part of an ownership group, he could also serve in some sort of management role for the Broncos.
Examining each NHL team's top prospect to watch at World Juniors
Examining each NHL team's top prospect to watch at World Juniors
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in so many ways, but for a certain segment of the hockey-rabid fans across the globe, the holidays also mean World Junior time.
Watch: Texans' Tremon Smith scores team's first kick return TD in over 12 years
Watch: Texans' Tremon Smith scores team's first kick return TD in over 12 years
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The Houston Texans got off to a great start in Week 15, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive and responding to a Jacksonville Jaguars field goal with a 98-yard touchdown return on the ensuing kickoff.
Anthony Davis to miss at least four weeks with knee injury
Anthony Davis to miss at least four weeks with knee injury
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Davis had been fairly durable, playing in 27 games and averaging 23.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
NFL, NFLPA react to Omicron variant with relaxed testing protocols
NFL, NFLPA react to Omicron variant with relaxed testing protocols
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With a growing number of players testing positive for COVID-19, the NFL and NFLPA announced new testing protocols Saturday that aim to test vaccinated players less often.
Western Kentucky QB Bailey Zappe sets FBS records for passing TDs, yards
Western Kentucky QB Bailey Zappe sets FBS records for passing TDs, yards
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Bailey Zappe needed 289 yards and five touchdowns to set two FBS single-season records, and he checked both of those boxes before the end of the third quarter.
NHL puts Predators, Bruins on pause through holiday break
NHL puts Predators, Bruins on pause through holiday break
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As expected, there have been more postponements around the league as a result of the sharp increase in players testing positive for COVID-19.
Urban Meyer says players, coaching staffs are 'so fragile right now'
Urban Meyer says players, coaching staffs are 'so fragile right now'
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When asked if his style of coaching can work in today’s modern world, either in the NFL or college, Meyer suggested players and coaches are “so fragile” that his ways might no longer work.
Mets announce Buck Showalter as new manager
Mets announce Buck Showalter as new manager
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Three-time AL Manager of the Year Buck Showalter is returning to manage the New York Mets.
MAC commissioner blasts 'unacceptable' errors by Cure Bowl refs that cost NIU
MAC commissioner blasts 'unacceptable' errors by Cure Bowl refs that cost NIU
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Jon Steinbrecher was not pleased with how officials handled the clock late in NIU's loss.
Packers' Aaron Rodgers will 'be ready to go' vs. Ravens despite not practicing
Packers' Aaron Rodgers will 'be ready to go' vs. Ravens despite not practicing
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Matt LaFleur didn't seem too concerned about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' status for this weekend's game.
Klay Thompson, Warriors reportedly targeting January home game for star's return
Klay Thompson, Warriors reportedly targeting January home game for star's return
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Thompson is currently in the process of ramping up his conditioning, so his return timeline remains somewhat in flux.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 'has a chance' to play vs. Packers despite ankle sprain
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 'has a chance' to play vs. Packers despite ankle sprain
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It seems backup Tyler Huntley is on track to start against the Packers, but head coach John Harbaugh wasn't ready to rule Jackson out.
Lawrence Taylor arrested for sex offender violations
Lawrence Taylor arrested for sex offender violations
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Taylor, 62, has been arrested multiple times.
Chargers TE Donald Parham Jr. has concussion, will 'likely' leave hospital Friday
Chargers TE Donald Parham Jr. has concussion, will 'likely' leave hospital Friday
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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. was the key figure of a scary moment early into Thursday's prime-time overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kyrie Irving working on return to Nets, would play in road games?
Kyrie Irving working on return to Nets, would play in road games?
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The Brooklyn Nets essentially exiled All-Star guard Kyrie Irving away from the team earlier this fall and before the start of the season because of his
Rams-Seahawks Week 15 game moved to Tuesday
Rams-Seahawks Week 15 game moved to Tuesday
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The Week 15 NFC West battle between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks is one of three games that the NFL has moved due to COVID-19.
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett will prep for 2022 NFL Draft, won't play in Peach Bowl
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett will prep for 2022 NFL Draft, won't play in Peach Bowl
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Pickett is the No. 20 prospect in the draft class and the top quarterback, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
Deion Sanders addresses rumor that top recruit flipped to Jackson State for money
Deion Sanders addresses rumor that top recruit flipped to Jackson State for money
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Deion Sanders pulled off the most shocking upset in college football recruiting history on Wednesday, and many immediately assumed it was only made possible by the NCAA new policy on name, image and likeness.
Will Carlos Correa find a favorable market when lockout ends?
Will Carlos Correa find a favorable market when lockout ends?
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Carlos Correa entered the offseason as the top name on most free-agent rankings — including here at MLBTR — and remains unsigned as MLB and the MLBPA navigate a lockout that certainly doesn’t look anywhere near a resolution. What will his market look li
Kings cancel practice Thursday amid multiple positive COVID-19 tests
Kings cancel practice Thursday amid multiple positive COVID-19 tests
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According to multiple reports, the Sacramento Kings may be the latest NBA team facing a major COVID-19 outbreak.
Lions Pro Bowl TE T.J. Hockenson has season-ending thumb surgery
Lions Pro Bowl TE T.J. Hockenson has season-ending thumb surgery
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Hockenson, a 2019 first-round draft pick selected to his first Pro Bowl squad last year, is on track to fully recover from this setback by the start of the offseason program.
Washington Football Team up to 21 players on reserve/COVID-19 list after adding three on Thursday
Washington Football Team up to 21 players on reserve/COVID-19 list after adding three on Thursday
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The Washington Football Team's group of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list continued to grow on Thursday.
Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for overtime TD vs. Chargers to extend AFC West lead
Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for overtime TD vs. Chargers to extend AFC West lead
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Kelce had a career-best 191 receiving yards on 10 receptions, and his overtime-winner was his second touchdown of the game.
Myles Garrett becomes first Browns player to receive ‘Madden 99 Club’ nod
Myles Garrett becomes first Browns player to receive ‘Madden 99 Club’ nod
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The Browns made sure to congratulate the superstar and also shared footage of him learning of the noteworthy honor.