Tom Flores, the first Hispanic coach in the NFL, was nominated in the new coaches category, while longtime Dallas receiver Drew Pearson is a senior nominee.
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Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk dies of stomach cancer at 57
Dale Hawerchuk, the No. 1 overall pick of the Jets in 1981, had 518 goals and 1,409 points in 1,188 regular-season games. He added 30 more goals and 99 assists in 97 playoff games.
Patriots notebook: No fans will be allowed at Gillette Stadium through at least September
New England will play its first two home games – against the Dolphins and Raiders – without any fans
NHL roundup: Hart’s second straight shutout leads Flyers to 2-0 win, 3-1 series lead
Carter Hart stops 29 shots for his second straight shutout as Philadelphia beats Montreal to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Tiger’s 11-year-old son dominated a kids’ golf tournament with dad as his caddie
“It’s been just an absolute blast to go out there and just, you know, be with him,” Tiger Woods says of his son. “It reminds me so much of me and my dad growing up.”
Celtics lose Hayward for four weeks with right ankle sprain
Boston forward Gordon Hayward rolled his ankle and suffered a severe sprain in a Game 1 win over Philadelphia on Monday.
Andretti breaks 233 mph on ‘Fast Friday’ at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
While practice is considered unofficial, Marco Andretti still put up the fastest lap in a practice since Sebastien Bourdais went 233.116 mph in 2017.
NHL roundup: Without their coach, Canadiens rout Flyers
After Coach Claude Julien is released from the hospital following a heart procedure, Montreal ties its first-round series with a 5-0 win.
Patriots notebook: Players excited to compete as practice heats up
The Patriots held their first team practice inside Gillette Stadium on Friday, gearing up for the first practice with pads on Monday.
Bruins notebook: Rask having trouble summoning playoff intensity in empty arena
Without fans in the stands, Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask said “it just feels dull at times” after Thursday’s Game 2 loss to Carolina.