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ESPN tricked by fake Adam Schefter account into posting fake story
Mark Fischer, New York Post
ESPN issued a correction Monday afternoon after it was seemingly tricked into publishing a story that falsely said Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey had been fired. The story, which appeared to be written by the network's news desk, said that a "source told ESPN's Adam Schefter" of the purported news.
Lisa Cornwell airs out allegations of mistreatment by Golf Channel executives
Adam Woodard and Julie Williams, Golfweek
Since her contract with the Golf Channel ended last month, Lisa Cornwell has alleged in multiple tweets that she both experienced and witnessed mistreatment during her employment with the network. The allegations ranged from an executive making fun of an anxiety-stricken analyst to a management hierarchy that she felt actively tried to keep her off broadcasts.
College Sports
'Could we do this?' How Indianapolis plans to pull off a 'once-in-a-lifetime' NCAA tournament
Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star
The preexisting relationship the NCAA enjoyed with the city, plus its reputation for hosting large-scale sporting events, made Indy a natural choice. So too did the extensive list of facilities in Indianapolis and the city's footprint capable of hosting practices and games.
Villanova again pauses men's basketball activities after two players test positive for COVID-19
Joe Juliano, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Villanova's men's basketball program announced yet another pause in team activities Monday after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The Wildcats' next three games were postponed by the Big East Conference.
New bill for upcoming legislative session would allow athletes in Texas to profit off name, image, likeness
Brian Davis, Austin American-Statesman
Texas legislators are joining the national push to enact laws giving college athletes rights to cash in on their name, image and likeness just in case the NCAA fails to move forward. State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, has filed legislation for the session beginning Jan. 12 that would allow athletes at Texas, Texas A&M and any other institution in the state to work with an agent and sign legal contracts.
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- The NCAA made official its plan to hold the entire 2021 men's basketball tournament in the Indianapolis area in an effort to limit travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with games played at Lucas Oil Stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Purdue's Mackey Arena and Indiana University's Assembly Hall. Most teams will stay in hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center, which will be used as a practice facility, and the Final Four remains scheduled for April 3-5 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (ESPN)
- Two more NFL head coaching jobs opened up on "Black Monday," as the Jacksonville Jaguars parted ways with Doug Marrone and the Los Angeles Chargers dismissed Anthony Lynn. The two firings increased the number of vacancies leaguewide to six: the Jaguars, Chargers, New York Jets, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. (The New York Times)
- The NBA informed teams that it is strengthening its COVID-19 safety protocols with a number of new measures, including a requirement that players on teams' active rosters wear face coverings in the bench area until they enter games. The updates to the league's policy come as Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant became the highest-profile player thus far to be forced into quarantine after he was reportedly exposed to someone who tested positive for coronavirus. (The Associated Press)
ESPN tricked by fake Adam Schefter account into posting fake story
Mark Fischer, New York Post
ESPN issued a correction Monday afternoon after it was seemingly tricked into publishing a story that falsely said Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey had been fired. The story, which appeared to be written by the network's news desk, said that a "source told ESPN's Adam Schefter" of the purported news.
Lisa Cornwell airs out allegations of mistreatment by Golf Channel executives
Adam Woodard and Julie Williams, Golfweek
Since her contract with the Golf Channel ended last month, Lisa Cornwell has alleged in multiple tweets that she both experienced and witnessed mistreatment during her employment with the network. The allegations ranged from an executive making fun of an anxiety-stricken analyst to a management hierarchy that she felt actively tried to keep her off broadcasts.
College Sports
'Could we do this?' How Indianapolis plans to pull off a 'once-in-a-lifetime' NCAA tournament
Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star
The preexisting relationship the NCAA enjoyed with the city, plus its reputation for hosting large-scale sporting events, made Indy a natural choice. So too did the extensive list of facilities in Indianapolis and the city's footprint capable of hosting practices and games.
Villanova again pauses men's basketball activities after two players test positive for COVID-19
Joe Juliano, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Villanova's men's basketball program announced yet another pause in team activities Monday after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The Wildcats' next three games were postponed by the Big East Conference.
New bill for upcoming legislative session would allow athletes in Texas to profit off name, image, likeness
Brian Davis, Austin American-Statesman
Texas legislators are joining the national push to enact laws giving college athletes rights to cash in on their name, image and likeness just in case the NCAA fails to move forward. State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, has filed legislation for the session beginning Jan. 12 that would allow athletes at Texas, Texas A&M and any other institution in the state to work with an agent and sign legal contracts.
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