Bill Withers Was an Everyman With Superheroic Empathy
The "Aint No Sunshine" singer, who died this week at age 81, never lost his lunch-pail roots even as he crafted some of the richest and most deeply felt soul songs in history
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Trump: Football should begin on time in the Fall - FootballScoop
Earlier today President Trump held a conference call with leadership of most of the major pro sports. ESPNs Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski are reporting that Trump told commissioners he is hopeful to have fans back in the stadiums and arenas by August and September. ESPNs reporting added: Trump also raised the idea of the
NFL draft: Best QB class since 2000? Worst? Let's rank 'em all!
This millennium has now seen 20 QB draft classes enter the NFL. How do they stack up against each other? Which is the best? The worst? Marc Sessler ranks 'em all!
California governor "not anticipating" football in full stadiums this year - ProFootballTalk
California Governor Gavin Newsom thinks his state is more than five months away from being ready to pack tens of thousands of people into a stadium. Newsom said today that Californias battle against the coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to have made sufficient progress for the football season to be played as normal. Im not anticipating [more]
Sources: NBA, ESPN working on H-O-R-S-E game
The competition would involve several NBA players in isolation competing shot for shot in the traditional playground game.
Rice University Engineers MacGyver an Inexpensive Ventilator for Coronavirus Patients
Rice University engineers are building a prototype of a ventilator using 3-D printed parts and hobby-store materials for possible use by coronavirus patients in dire need of breathing machines.
Former Illinois player Alan Griffin transfers to Syracuse
Alan Griffin, a 6-foot-5 guard/forward, has committed to Syracuse, per a source.
UFC's White named as extortion victim in lawsuit
UFC president Dana White responded Saturday to a civil lawsuit filed against him by a man who went to prison for extortion, calling it a "bulls---" suit that he expected to be quickly dismissed.
How Bill Withers Defined Soulful Selflessness
He treated his utterly distinctive voice as a vehicle, not a centerpiece, and wrote songs about everyday lives with remarkable compassion.
Russell Wilson tells Jadeveon Clowney: I need you, homie - ProFootballTalk
A year ago, Jadeveon Clowney did not get a new team until Aug. 31. He should find a home before that this year, though he remains a free agent. The question is: Will it be a new home? The Seahawks want the defensive end to return. The sides, though, have not reached agreement on a [more]
Tom Dempsey dies after COVID-19 battle - ProFootballTalk
Only four days ago came word that Tom Dempsey had recovered from COVID-19. The good news was short lived. The former NFL kicker died late Saturday of complications from the coronavirus, the Times-Picayne reports. Dempsey was 73. Dempsey had battled Alzheimers disease and dementia since 2012. He was one of several residents of a senior [more]
12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online
You don't have to leave your couch to take in a little culture. Find out which world-famous museums you can virtually visit today.
Chiefs' Harrison Butker kicks 77-yard field goal on empty practice field - ProFootballTalk
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is able to practice his craft while practicing social distancing, and he posted an impressive video of a practice session. Butker tweeted a video of himself on an empty football field, kicking a 77-yard field goal. Butker acknowledged that he had a strong wind at his back, but 77 yards is [more]
Hughes: Bathing in the public wallet leaves Liverpool facing...
Liverpool's furloughing decision has prompted questions from inside the club, as well as the outside, writes Simon Hughes...
Chris Spielman selling his memorabilia to help those affected by COVID-19 - ProFootballTalk
Former NFL linebacker Chris Spielman is giving back in a big way. Spielman has been selling some of his most prized possessions, with all of the money he raises going to people who have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, Spielman asked listeners to his podcast to contact him if they or people [more]