Only vaccinated personnel in locker rooms on NFL game days
The NFL has mandated that only fully vaccinated personnel, with a maximum of 50 people, will have access to locker…
As Long As Racism Persists, Sports Will Always Be Political
On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks shook the NBA when they refused to participate in a playoff game in protest of…
Nick Wright predicts Lakers to win in 5 after taking Blazers in Game 2 | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Antoine Walker discuss Game 2 of the series between the Los Angeles Lakers & the Portland Trail…
Nick & Chris Broussard on Luka’s Mavs’ win over Kawhi’s Clippers in GM 2 | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright & Chris Broussard react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ second loss of the NBA playoffs in the bubble…
Wright & Broussard predict NBA Playoffs & argue who will be champion | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard & Kevin Wildes layout their NBA Playoff Picks. Wildes hasn’t lost faith in the Portland Trail…
Cam Newton confident & ready to make his mark as a Patriot after Brady — Vick | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Michael Vick joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to discuss Newton’s confidence and vulnerability as he attempts to fill the…
Wright & Broussard react to Porzingis ejection at Mavericks vs Clippers | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright & Chris Broussard react to Kristaps Porzingis ejection last night in the game between the Dallas Mavericks &…
Jennings on overlooked value of tight ends George Kittle & Travis Kelce | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Greg Jennings joins the show to discuss the recent extensions for tight ends George Kittle and Travis Kelce. Jennings feels…
Lillard was Mamba-esque in last 3 games to keep Blazers alive — Nick | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright discusses Damian Lillard’s impressive achievements as of late. Nick compares Dame’s tenacity and the ability to step up…
Pro Wrestling Legend Kamala The ‘Ugandan Giant’ Dies Of Coronavirus
James Harris, a former professional wrestler best known as Kamala, the “Ugandan Giant,” has died. He was 70. “Unfortunately, the…
Nick Wright reacts to the Lakers blowout loss to OKC | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard break down the Lakers’ loss against the Thunder last night and what this…
Nick reacts to Carmelo Anthony’s clutch shot in Blazers’ upset of Rockets | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Antoine Walker break down the career of Carmelo Anthony leading up to this point. Nick feels the…
Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th…
Greg Jennings reacts to Aaron Rodgers' comments on future in Green Bay | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Greg Jennings joins today’s show to react to Aaron Rodgers’ recent interview where he discusses the Green Bay Packers drafting…
Ruling renews fairness debate in Boston Marathon bomber case
An appeals court ruling overturning the death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has raised familiar questions about whether…
Iowa Football Team Showed Racial Bias, Bullied Black Players: Inquiry
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa football program’s culture has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying…
WNBA Teams Walk Off Court Ahead Of National Anthem On Opening Day
In a show of support for Black Lives Matter, two WNBA teams preparing to face off in the league’s opening…
Trump now says he won’t throw first pitch at Yankees game
President Donald Trump won’t be throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium next month after all By DARLENE SUPERVILLE…
Nick Wright & Chris Broussard react to noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage | FIRST THINGS FIRST
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace says ‘This will not break me’ after a noose is found in his garage in Talladega.…
Atlanta lowering flags indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis
Atlanta is lowering flags to half-staff indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis, who represented the city for more than 30…
Ravens shouldn’t commit to Lamar like the Chiefs did with Mahomes — Nick | NFL | FIRST THING FIRST
Nick Wright and Chris Broussard discuss whether the Baltimore Ravens should commit to Lamar Jackson with a long-term deal like…
Clippers cannot win a championship without Kawhi — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
There are questions about Kawhi Leonard’s health after reports surfaced that he is not traveling with the Clippers to Disney.…
Amazon Pulls Merchandise For Washington NFL Team
July 8 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said it would pull a variety of the Washington NFL team’s merchandise, including jerseys,…
WNBA Players Call For Senator Kelly Loeffler To Be Booted From League
WNBA players are again calling for Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to be removed as co-owner of the league’s Atlanta Dream…
More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative
Formula One says there have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on F1 personnel…
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer. The game…
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training,…
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus
INDIANAPOLIS — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s race at…
K-State players announce boycott after student’s Floyd tweet
Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a…
Rocky business restart and an enticing offer for MLB
Companies and states are both pushing to reopen, but are finding out that sometimes the timelines don’t jibe Source link
UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts
The University of Connecticut has decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven…
Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in…
With Kevin Durant, Nets would be dangerous, talks Zion & MJ — Chris Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes for a segment called Fast Break, where they discuss some of the…
Simone Biles Casually Nails Another Astonishing Move In Training
Blink and you may miss Simone Biles’ latest astonishing move in training. “Sometimes I flip and what not,” she casually…
Leagues, teams wary of rising stadium expenses amid pandemic
Sports franchises and college athletic departments already have been hit hard financially by COVID-19 By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer…
Golfer Gary Player gets $5 million in legal dispute with son
Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player will get $5 million and the rights to his name and likeness back after…
UConn soccer player loses lawsuit over obscene gesture
A federal judge has ruled that UConn did nothing wrong by taking away the scholarship of a soccer player who…
Some Minneapolis activists doubt disbanding police will work
MINNEAPOLIS — George Floyd’s death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way…
Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64
Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died June 7, 2020, 1:41…
Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 years
Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from fighting for the third time in four years By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports…
NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case
An NCAA infractions committee panel has ruled former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by…
Texas State investigates racial abuse claims against coach
Texas State has ordered an investigation into a former player’s allegations of racist remarks by basketball coach Danny Kaspar June…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving…
NFL Website Appears To Change Colin Kaepernick Status From ‘Retired’ After Backlash
The NFL’s website has apparently removed the word “retired” as a designation for Colin Kaepernick. The league sparked a backlash…
Governor calls out Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s haircut
CNN Right Now Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf criticized Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger after the quarterback posted a video of himself…
Body of WWE’s Shad Gaspard found after suspected drowning
The Los Angeles Police Department says a body found on Venice Beach is that of former World Wrestling Entertainment pro…
John Oliver Offers Well-Rounded Solution To Coronavirus Sports Void
John Oliver hasn’t lost his marbles ― he’s cheering for them. The “Last Week Tonight” host on Sunday broke down…
Preakness rescheduled for Oct 3, one month after Derby
The 145th Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, an announcement delivered Saturday less than hour before the original…
Iditarod mushers could get $500 for veterinary expenses
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has announced that the first 50 mushers who enter the 2021 race and the…
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS’s “The NFL Today,” has died May…
Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system
LOS ANGELES — The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball tournament did not have alcohol…
Washington Redskins player arrested in Colorado
A Washington Redskins player is facing five charges, including illegal discharge of a firearm, following his arrest in a Denver…
Pro athlete speaks out on secret meeting
CNN’s Brianna Keilar speaks to Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown about how NBA players feel about resuming basketball amid the…
Favre repaying $1.1 M for no-show speeches, auditor says
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying more than $1 million in welfare money that he received for speeches where…
Masks, separated slots, more cleaning once casinos reopen
Things are likely to be much different for gamblers returning to U.S. casinos whenever they reopen By WAYNE PARRY Associated…
Louisville football signee shot and killed in Florida
Police in Florida say a high school football star who had signed a letter of intent to play for the…
Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has announced that professional sports teams can resume training on May 18 By ANDREW DAMPF AP…
Ex-Honduran leader caught in FIFA scandal dies in U.S.
A former president of Honduras convicted in the FIFA soccer bribery scandal has died in the United States April 4,…
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s…