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MLS Veteran Jason Hernandez Retires, Will Join Toronto FC’s Front Office
Puerto Rican defender and MLS veteran Jason Hernandez has
announced his retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday. Hernandez, who played
14 seasons in MLS for five different clubs, will join Toronto FC's front office
and serve as team's first manager of player engagement. The 35-year-old was
without a team since the end of 2018 MSL season.
Hernandez will be a familiar face at Toronto...
LeBron James Won’t Play at FIBA World Cup But Might go to 2020 Olympics
Los Angeles Lakers' superstar LeBron James won't be part of
Team USA at the upcoming 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. James confirmed this to
The Athletic while adding that he never intended to play on the competition
despite the fact that one of his favorite coaches, San Antonio Spurs' Gregg
Popovich, will be at the helm of United States' basketball team.
"I...
Bears Trade RB Jordan Howard to Eagles for a Sixth-Rounder
Philadelphia Eagles finally got around to address their need
for another proven running back. The team announced on Thursday that they have
acquired RB Jordan Howard from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a sixth-round
pick in 2020 NFL Draft.
According to NFL Network, the compensation might turn into a
fifth-rounder if certain conditions are met.
Eagles confirmed the deal through their official...
Buccs’ Sign Veteran QB Blaine Gabbert to 1-Year Deal
Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Wednesday that they have
signed veteran quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a one-year deal. The announcement
came just few days after Buccs' coach Bruce Arians confirmed that the team is
working on acquiring the 29-year-old.
The move means a reunion for Gabbert and Arians, as the two
previously worked together with Arizona Cardinals in 2017.
With Arians' dedicated to Jameis...
Cardinals’ Coach Will Allow Players “Phone Breaks” During Meetings
It looks like Arizona Cardinals' head coach Kliff Kingsbury
found a great way to connect with his younger players. While talking with
reporters on Tuesday at the Annual League Meeting, Kingsbury said he would
allow his players "phone breaks" during meetings as a way to keep
their attention.
"Cell phone breaks, that's what it is now," - said
Kingsbury. "They're itching to get to those...
Celtics Sign Greg Monroe to a 10-Day Contract
Boston Celtics made another attempt to address their
struggles this season and decided to sign center Greg Monroe to a 10-day
contract. This will be Monroe's second stint with the Celtics, as he played 26
games with the team during 2017–18 NBA season.
Monroe spent the first part of the season with Toronto
Raptors but failed to play a more prominent role with the...
Tampa Bay Lightning Give Coach Jon Cooper a Multiyear Extension
Tampa Bay Lightning are sticking with Jon Cooper as their
coach for years to come. The team announced on Tuesday that they have signed
Cooper to a multiyear extension.
Copper, whose contract was set to expire after this season,
joined Lightning in 2013 and is the coach with most wins (302) in franchise's
history. He is also the coach with longest tenure in...
U.S. and Schalke Midfielder Weston McKennie Out for the Season
United States international and Schalke midfielder Weston
McKennie will most likely miss the remainder of 2018/19 Bundesliga season following
an ankle injury he suffered in USMNT's 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador on
Thursday.
McKennie saw a specialist in Houston over the weekend and on
Monday the U.S. Soccer described his injury as "moderate to high degree
left ankle sprain" and was expected to "miss...
DeAndre Baker Says He is the “Best Cornerback” in 2019 NFL Draft
The fact that he is ranked third or fourth best cornerback
available in the 2019 NFL Draft doesn't trouble Georgia Bulldogs' DeAndre Baker
at all. As a matter of fact, he is so confident in his skills that he doesn't
have trouble claiming he is the best cornerback in the upcoming draft.
"I know I’m the best cornerback in the draft," -...
FC Barcelona Ready to Sell Philippe Coutinho for $120 Million
It looks like Philippe Coutinho's time with FC Barcelona
could come to an end sooner than anyone expected. La Liga giants have
reportedly made the 26-year-old Brazilian star available in transfer talks and
would part with him if someone offers $120 million.
According to ESPN's Barcelona correspondent Moises Llorens, Coutinho would like to remain in Barcelona but the club is ready to...