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close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the May 2020 death of George Floyd, a panel of jurors announced on Tuesday. Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. It took the jury approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes to come to a decision. After the verdict was announced, the city erupted in elation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin held his knee against his upper body for nine minutes and 29 seconds, as a handcuffed Floyd repeatedly said that he could not breathe. DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL VERDICT: EX-MINNEAPOLIS POLICE OFFICER FOUND GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES IN GEORGE FLOYD'S DEATH Athletes across the country tuned in … [Read more...] about Sports world reacts to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all charges in George Floyd death

An Arsenal fan protesting the Super League outside the Emirates on Monday in London. Photo: Charlotte Wilson/Offside via Getty Images When it comes to sports fans, there’s always someone willing to defend the indefensible. There are people out there who claim to enjoy Alex Rodriguez’s ramblings on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball , or who cheer for Boston-area sports teams, or who think golf is interesting. I wouldn’t want to get stuck with them on an elevator, but they exist. Over the weekend came the first sports phenomenon I can remember that absolutely no one likes. On Sunday evening, 12 top European soccer clubs, including legendary franchises like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, announced that they were launching a new competition, constructed after months of secret negotiations, called “Super League,” which exists exclusively for the richest, most powerful clubs. The new league claimed in a release that it would split $4.2 billion in estimated revenues by … [Read more...] about Why Everyone Is Enraged About the European Super League

Before the jury in the Derek Chuavin trial hands down its verdict, the NFL would like its fans to know that the league “stands committed” to using its “platform” to fight for “social justice.” Those sentiments were communicated in a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to league employees and obtained by Pro Football Talk. “We have all been witnessing an unspeakable amount of violence across the country,” the memo reads. “Our minds are also focused on the Derek Chauvin trial, which is reaching its conclusion.” Goodell wrote : We wanted to make sure you are aware of resources the league offers to employees through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The trauma, emotion and anger that follows violence is difficult to bear. Please know that the NFL stands committed to using our platform to foster these conversations and to put in the work necessary to fight for social justice and to prevent these situations from happening over and over again. NFL players are leading … [Read more...] about NFL Doubles Down on Social Justice Support Ahead of Chauvin Verdict

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A smile crept across Tom Thibodeau’s face. A coach who has said he’s never happy couldn’t hide that he was. New Orleans coach Stan Van Gundy had called Thibodeau’s New York Knicks a throwback to the 1990s version, a rough and tough team hated by opponents and beloved by its fans. Thibodeau was an assistant then to Van Gundy's brother, Jeff, during the last sustained success the franchise enjoyed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It was a great period for the Knicks," Thibodeau said. "I think that that period is long gone, but when you look at it, the same things go into winning." For the first time in years, that’s just what the Knicks are doing. With Julius Randle carrying a team built on defense in an era when offenses rule, the Knicks have surged into the Eastern Conference … [Read more...] about Thibodeau’s ways working – and winning – with surging Knicks

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. YouTube star Jake Paul pulled off an impressive first-round knockout victory over UFC fighter Ben Askren at the Triller Fight Club pay-per-view event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday night. However, what transpired after the match is what went viral all over social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Askren, who has a 19-2 record in the UFC, didn’t seem upset after the loss. A video surfaced on the internet of Askren backstage and it appeared as if he was smiling and uninjured. According to CBS Sports , Askren made about $500,000 in disclosed pay for the bout. Paul landed a big right hook on Askren, who eventually got to his feet, but referee Brian Stutts decided to end the fight because he believed that Askren wasn’t in shape to continue. The fight was … [Read more...] about Ben Askren’s reaction post-match goes viral after getting knocked out by Jake Paul