As protests continue nationwide, Michael Jordan is speaking out.
The NBA Hall of Famer and Charlotte Hornets owner on Sunday released a statement addressing the ongoing protests surrounding the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Jordan says his heart goes out to both the Floyd family and those who’ve died “brutally and senselessly” via “acts of racism and injustice” while voicing his support for those still protesting.
“I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry. I see and feel everyone’s pain, outrage and frustration. I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country. We have had enough.
“I don’t have the answers, but our collective voices show strengths and the inability to be divided by others. We must listen to each other, show compassion and empathy and never turn our backs on senseless brutality. We need to continue peaceful expressions against injustice and demand accountability. Our unified voice needs to put pressure on our leaders to change our laws, or else we need to use our voice to create systematic change. Every one of us needs to be part of the solution, and we must work together to ensure justice for all.”

Statement From Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/lnXYMhtvo3
— Estee Portnoy (@esteep) May 31, 2020

Floyd died May 25.
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Remember the difficult conversations last year?
Should the New England Patriots bring back offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn from injured reserve? Well, what about first-round pick N’Keal Harry? Then again, fullback James Develin could help the running game, right?
The fact that the Patriots, along with every other NFL team, could return only two players from injured reserve sparked continuous debate. Well, at least until the Patriots put an end to it and brought back Harry and Wynn.
The Patriots, and all other NFL teams, however, no longer have to worry about that decision. The NFL has decided rather than allowing just two players to return, teams will be able to return three from the IR starting in this fall.
Essentially, it will give all teams a bit more flexibility during the season and even prior to selecting each organization’s initial 53-man roster. In order for a player to be eligible to return later in the season, they must start the season on said team’s initial 53-man roster.
Of course, if everything goes perfectly, the Patriots won’t have to place any player on IR in the first place. But that’s highly unlikely, as football is a contact sport with injuries occurring each and every week.
So now the Patriots have to settle for this benefit, and it could prove to be key.
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Charlie Weis seems to have the same question that some New England Patriots’ fans have already wondered.
Weis, who served as Patriots offensive coordinator during the organization’s first three Super Bowl seasons (from 2000-2004) explained that while on Sirius XM NFL Radio’s “Opening Drive” program last week.
“My biggest question is, ‘Who is the guy to take the top off the defense?,’” Weis said, as transcribed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss in his weekly notebook published Sunday.
For those unaware of the football terminology, “taking the top of the defense” relates to a pass catcher who can stretch the field for an offense. Essentially, Weis is questioning the weapons at wide receiver.
The Patriots, of course, will likely look to established veteran Julian Edelman, second-year player N’Keal Harry and Mohamed Sanu, who they traded a second-round pick for in 2019. New England also signed Marquise Lee and Damiere Byrd this offseason, and could look to previously undrafted receiver Jakobi Meyers, who will be in his second year with the franchise.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had previously touted the group entering the 2020 season, while Pro Football Focus ranked New England 30th out of 32 NFL teams in regard to the position.
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The COVID-19 crisis had led Major League Baseball to re-evaluate its plans for the 2020 season, though players and executives continue to clash on major issues.
But are some owners willing to scrap the entire season altogether?
According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, sources report a handful of owners might be “perfectly willing” to shut down the 2020 season, largely for the sake of their teams’ finances. The goal would be to “slash payroll costs and reduce losses” as teams struggle financially in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Naturally, finances have been an issue for teams across the league as the pandemic impedes their ability to make money. But teams have taken different approaches when coping with the crisis.
Some, like the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, have agreed to pay minor league players through much or all of the regular season timeframe. Others, like the Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates, have slashed benefits (like 401(k)s) and pay.
Of course, pay has been a big factor for major league players as the league looks to resume. MLB executives and players have been at odds in recent weeks as players feel the league is attempting to back out of a deal struck March 26 that would give players prorated pay and offer 50-50 revenue sharing as a plausible solution to the league’s financial woes.
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But, are owners really willing to abandon the season for the sake of money? MLB Network’s Jon Heyman doesn’t think so.
“Highly doubtful many owners are anxious (or even perfectly willing) to blow up season to save money,” Heyman tweeted Sunday. “OK, maybe Oakland (based on what it’s done so far). Could be 1 or 2 others, but those are outliers, and as @DavidPSamson points out, it’d take 8 to blow up a potential deal.”

Highly doubtful many owners are anxious (or even perfectly willing) to blow up season to save money. OK, maybe Oakland (based on what it’s done so far). Could be 1 or 2 others, but those are outliers, and as @DavidPSamson points out, it’d take 8 to blow up a potential deal. https://t.co/7HF52VlRlY
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) May 31, 2020

So far, it doesn’t appear to be nearly enough support behind scrapping the season, if there even is any. Whether players and league executives will strike a deal before it’s too late, however, remains to be seen.
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The 2020 NFL Draft was unlike any other in New England Patriots history.
Forced to work and collaborate remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Patriots, like every other team, found a way to adapt and get the job done. The team’s official Twitter account recently shared a video that offers a fascinating, behind the scenes look at New England’s virtual draft. Obviously, Bill Belichick is featured prominently in the video.
Take a look:

A #PatsDraft unlike any other.
Behind the Scenes: The Virtual Draft, presented by @Bose pic.twitter.com/OfOTDFOiiI
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 29, 2020

Good stuff.
While the uniqueness of the 2020 draft certainly was compelling, fans, media and teams alike surely hope things will have returned to normal in time for next year’s draft.
More NFL: Tom Brady Has Awesome Reaction To Chase Winovich’s Aggressive Instagram

In responding to Chase Winovich’s latest Instagram, Tom Brady spoke for all of those who follow the New England Patriots linebacker.
Winovich on Saturday shared a photo of himself moments after nailing a bullseye with an axe. For reasons currently unclear, the Michigan product elected to keep his shirt off for the photo.
And Brady, a fellow Wolverine, felt inclined to call out his former Patriots teammate.
Here’s Winovich’s Instagram:

View this post on Instagram

Harder than it looks
A post shared by Chase Winovich (@wino) on May 30, 2020 at 5:02pm PDT

And here’s Brady’s comment:

Well said, Tom. Well said.
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Once again, it’s race.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers are set to compete Sunday afternoon in the Supermarket Heroes 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The event will be the fifth cup Race in the past two weeks.
Brad Keselowski will start on the pole alongside Aric Almirola with Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. rounding out the top five. You can click here to view the full race lineup.
Will Chase Elliott make it two wins in a row following Thursday’s triumph at Charlotte Motor Speedway? We’ll find out soon enough.
Here’s how and when to watch the Supermarket Heroes 500 online and on TV:
When: Sunday, May 31, at 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Live stream: FuboTV — free trial | FOX Sports Go
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