>>Cowboys Franchise Dak, Re-Sign WR Cooper
(Frisco, TX) — The Dallas Cowboys are staying busy as the legal tampering period begins. Dallas placed the franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott, and also agreed to a five-year, 100-million-dollar deal with receiver Amari Cooper. The Cowboys also lost a key player as cornerback Byron Jones agreed to a five-year deal worth 82-and-a-half-million-dollars with the Miami Dolphins.
>>MLB Further Delays Start Of The Season
(New York, NY) — Major League Baseball is delaying the start of its season even further. The league said today the season will be delayed for eight weeks. The statement from the league went on to say, “The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins.”
>>Kentucky Derby Postponed Until September
(Louisville, KY) — And it’s off. The 2020 Kentucky Derby has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus. It’s the first time the Running of the Roses won’t be held in May in 75 years. The tentative date is September 5th.
>>Wrestlemania To Go On, Moved To Smaller Facility
(Sta-ford, CT) — The biggest wrestling show of the year will still take place, it just won’t be as big. The WWE says Wrestlemania is being moved from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa to a training facility in Orlando. The event will still air live on April 5th. Fans will not be permitted to attend.
>>Reports: Houston Trades DeAndre Hopkins To Arizona
(Houston, TX) — DeAndre Hopkins is done in Houston. Multiple reports say the wide receiver is headed to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for running back David Johnson. The Texans will also get a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. Arizona will get a fourth-rounder this year.
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