Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports – Monday February 15, 2021

Latest NFL News

NFL10 hours ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford says ‘there were a few teams’ he didn’t want to get traded to

New Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford has spoken out.

NFL10 hours ago

Buccaneers almost cut this key player near end of regular season, Bruce Arians says

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette proved to be a key addition to the team back in August before the regular season even began. After his release from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fournette was immediately scooped up by the Bucs and they expected him to be featured alongside Ronald Jones in the backfield.

NFL11 hours ago

Johnny Manziel makes debut appearance in Fan Controlled league: ‘Win or lose we booze’

Johnny Manziel, once a first-round draft bust in the NFL, recently made his debut in the new Fan Controlled League — a 7-on-7 league played on a 50-yard field where fans have input on play-calling and uniforms, among other things.

NFL12 hours ago

Terrell Owens still won’t visit Pro Football Hall of Fame, rips voting process

Terrell Owens was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame three years ago, but one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history has no intentions of visiting Canton anytime soon.

SUPER BOWL LV14 hours ago

Tom Brady ‘disgraced and disrespected’ Lombardi Trophy, daughter of designer wants an apology

The Tom Brady Lombardi Trophy toss during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV boat parade immediately went viral and many fans were impressed with the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s throw across the water.

Latest NBA News

NBA14 hours ago

Refreshed Beal scores 35, leads Wizards past Celtics 104-91

Bradley Beal returned from a rare night off to score 35 points, Russell Westbrook was a rebound short of a triple-double, and the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 104-91 on Sunday.

NBA15 hours ago

McDermott, Turner spark Pacers past struggling Hawks

Doug McDermott scored 26 points, Myles Turner had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers won their second straight game with a 125-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

NBA15 hours ago

Knicks send Rockets to fifth straight loss with 121-99 win

Julius Randle and rookie Immanuel Quickley each scored 22 points and the New York Knicks sent the Houston Rockets to a season-high fifth straight loss with a 121-99 victory Saturday night.

NBA15 hours ago

LeBron warned for flopping; NBA also warns teammate Kuzma

 LeBron James was warned Saturday for violating the NBA’s anti-flopping rule after a play in which the superstar appeared to fall dramatically with little or no contact.

NBA15 hours ago

Durant leads Brooklyn past Warriors in Golden State reunion

Kevin Durant offered hugs and handshakes all around, then left a winner in his reunion with the Warriors.

Latest College Basketball News

NCAA12 hours ago

Elite programs stuck on the NCAA Tournament bubble

The NCAA Tournament bubble is typically populated with teams from small conferences and middle-of-the-pack big conference schools.

NCAA14 hours ago

New bloods Gonzaga, Villanova still thriving amid pandemic

College basketball’s bluebloods earned elite status through multiple championships, sustained traditions of winning and revolving doors of star players through their programs.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL1 day ago

Bluefield College basketball to remain in locker room for national anthem after being suspended for kneeling

The Bluefield College Rams basketball team announced their decision to remain in the locker room during the national anthem for the remainder of the season, just one day after they were forced to forfeit a game because the school suspended the entire team for kneeling, reports say.

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS1 day ago

Former Rutgers basketball player arrested in Mexico, accused of killing strip club worker: report

A former Rutgers University basketball player was arrested in Mexico this week in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old strip club worker, multiple reports say. 

Latest NHL News

NHL12 hours ago

NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

Sabres coach Ralph Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19.

NHL1 day ago

Faulk scores twice, Blues beat Coyotes 4-1 in unique series

Jordan Kyrou hustled to track down a puck to prevent an icing, spun and took it up the boards. The St. Louis center stopped in his tracks to lose a defender and found Justin Faulk in the slot.

Latest MLB News

MLB14 hours ago

Spring training ’21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

Completing the 2020 season required MLB to rewrite its rule book. Stadiums were emptied, schedules rewritten. Some players opted out. The ones that didn’t spat into COVID-19 testing cups until their mouths went dry.

MLB2 days ago

Minor leagues get a reset with 120-team regional alignment

Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS3 days ago

Dodgers introduce Trevor Bauer with 3-year deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a three-year deal with NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer.

MLB3 days ago

7 Negro Leagues recommended for major league status

Seven Negro Leagues have been recommended for major league status by a task force of the Society for American Baseball Research.

MLB3 days ago

MLB season slated to start with Yankees-Jays, Tigers-Indians

The major league season is scheduled to start April 1 with the New York Yankees hosting Toronto and Detroit hosting Cleveland, part of an opening-day schedule of 15 games.