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Everything you need to know about Quibi, the new streaming service

Let’s break down the latest streaming service that launched.

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There are so many streaming services out there, from Netflix to Hulu to Disney+ to Amazon Prime.

And now, there’s Quibi, which launched on Monday, April 6, right in the middle of a time when the country is looking for new content to consume as isolation and social distancing continue during the coronavirus pandemic.

So what is Quibi and why might you want to spend money to subscribe? Let’s break it all down for you, from the service to the content to the price.

What is Quibi?

It’s a video platform, but with a catch: it’s made specifically for mobile devices and series episodes are only 10 minutes each. You can watch everything both horizontally or vertically.

What’s being offered on there?

There’s I Promise, the documentary about LeBron James’ school in Akron.

Thanks a Million is Jennifer Lopez’s show that follows famous people giving away $100,000 to people in need.

There’s a cooking competition hosted by Tituss Burgess called Dishmantled, a Will Arnett look back at history with Memory Hole and Flipped, which stars Will Forte and Kaitlin Olson, which looks funny:

Survive stars Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones fame.

There’s a lot more than that whether it’s scripted or unscripted, and per the New York Times, there will also be “quick-hit news and sports reports from NBC, BBC, ESPN and others.”

Wait, I’ve seen some of these listed as “Movies” in certain places.

Yes, but they’re split into chapters. Again, the pitch here is short content you can consume. The idea here pre-isolation was that you could watch an episode or chapter or a few while on the go or waiting in line somewhere.

How much does it cost?

First, the good news: Quibi is free for 90 days, which is a good call since there will be plenty of time to try it out right now.

After that, there are two prices you can pay: it’s $4.99 per month with ads, and $7.99 a month in the ad-free model.

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Everything you need to know about Animal Crossing: New Horizons

DON’T TRUST TOM NOOK.

If you’ve logged on to the internet in the last week or so, you’ve probably seen a lot of tweets about money hungry raccoons named Tom or animals crossing…. or something.

Don’t be alarmed. I assure you everything is OK. The social distancing hasn’t gotten to people’s heads just yet. There are just a bunch of people on your Twitter timeline playing Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons that released over the weekend for Switch.

Confused as to what that is? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered here. This is everything you need to know about Animal Crossing.

So, what is Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing is Nintendo’s tentpole social simulator franchise that launched in 2001. Think about it like you’d think about the Sims — except it’s much more chill and you can plant trees, fish and perform other work-related tasks for bells (cash).

It’s latest title, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is a Nintendo Switch exclusive and the franchise’s first installment since 2012 when Animal Crossing: New Leaf dropped for the Nintendo 3DS — great game, btw.

So what do you do in animal crossing?

So, in this game you’re transported to a deserted island owned by Nook Incorporated (more on that later) and your overall goal, ultimately, is to turn it into a utopia.

On day one you’re given a tent and sent on missions to set the other islanders up. Eventually, you start to fish, collect fossils, and perform other tasks to make the island a habitable space.

What kind of animal are you?

You’re not. At the jump you get to create your own human and then you’re off on your deserted island experience with your new raccoon buddies, Timmy and Tommy. Wild, I know.

Wait, where are the animals?!? I want animals!

So you live on this island with a bunch of animals that have human-like traits. They walk, talk and interact with you as if they were people — just with animal heads.

More and more animals visit the island as the game progresses and it’s your job to build it up and convince them that it’s a nice place to live.

What is all this I’m seeing about raccoons?

DON’T TRUST ‘EM.

Nook Inc. is a family-owned business run by Tom Nook (the dad raccoon) and his two kids Timmy and Tommy. Once you get to the island, Tom hooks you up with a tent that you eventually pay off.

After that they hook you up with a loan of a whopping 98,000 bells (the island’s currency) to buy a house from Nook. You are eventually able to upgrade your house… for another 198,000 bells from Nook. And that’s kind of how the game goes.

You’re basically Nook’s island servant…but you still have a ton of fun fishing and farming and junk so it’s all good!

So should I play this game?

Absolutely! It’s exactly the kind of calming fun that you’re looking for right now while you’re social distancing. There’s online multiplayer, so if you can get it and convince your friends to get it you’re all set.

If you have a Nintendo Switch, you can get it for $59.99 from the Nintendo store right now. If can swing it, it’s a good time.

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What is ‘force majeure’ and why might sports leagues invoke it during the coronavirus pandemic?

Let’s break it down.

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There was a recent report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that stated the NBA “plans” to keep paying player salaries through April 1 as the coronavirus pandemic continues and the league is suspended during social distancing.

But in there, Wojnarowski mentions that the league “left open the possibility of recouping future salaries for canceled games on April 15,” per a memo.

That would be due to “force majeure.” If you’re wondering what that’s all about, we’re here to explain what it means, and what it could mean for sports leagues.

What does “force majeure” mean?

Per a definition from Merriam Webster: “an event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled.” In French, it literally means “superior force.”

Seems like this is an event that wasn’t anticipated or controlled.

You got it.

So what does that have to do with leagues like the NBA and NHL?

Actually, “force majeure” is a pretty standard clause in many contracts. From the National Law Review

A Force Majeure Clause is a contract provision present in most commercial contracts that excuses a party’s performance of its obligations under the contract when certain circumstances arise beyond the party’s control making performance inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible. Force Majeure Clauses provide a list of extreme events (generally called force majeure events) that, if they occur, can excuse a party’s performance under the contract. Force Majeure Clauses can vary greatly in language and length; however, many include events like epidemics or pandemics, along with war, terrorist attacks, “acts of God,” famine, strikes, and fire in the list of events excusing overall performance or delay in performance.

What does that mean for sports leagues like the NBA and NHL, who have suspended their seasons?

It could mean they can withhold player salaries. From Wojnarowski’s story:

Force majeure allows for the withholding of 1/92.6 of a player’s seasonal salary per canceled game based upon catastrophic circumstances. …

Players on a payment schedule of 12 installments that began Nov. 15 will have been paid 90% of their salary after the April 1 payments, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. For the players who chose to be paid over the entire calendar year starting on Nov. 15, a projected 60% of their salary will still be owed.

If the NBA exercised the force majeure to reflect missed games now, the league could pay the players later if those games were made up during a later resumption of play.

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN earlier this month that players will be paid all three of their final paychecks:

This wasn’t guaranteed for the players when the season was officially put on hold this week. The collective bargaining agreement gives NHL owners the ability to negotiate a different salary level for players in the event that the league “suspends, ceases or reduces operations” in its season due to “a state of war or other cause beyond the control of the League or of the Club.”

There’s been no word yet what Major League Baseball will do.

Who else might be affected by force majeure?

Advertisers. Digiday has an extended look about how agencies can use the clause to get back money that they might have spent on campaigns:

A force majeure clause isn’t a right to terminate a campaign because coronavirus fears have canceled a sporting event. Rather, it’s an agreement that if the virus prevents a campaign from running then terms of the contract can’t be fulfilled and the media dollars go back to the advertiser. In other words, an unforeseeable circumstance like the coronavirus won’t always prevent an advertiser’s campaign from running, particularly on TV or online where people can still see it.

This sounds like it could get messy.

It’s possible, and with so much up in the air about when/if these leagues will resume play in 2020, it’s possible we won’t hear about “force majeure” being invoked for a little while.

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Coronavirus update: What each pro sports league and NCAA is doing

Updates on how the NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, MLS, XFL and others are planning to respond to the virus outbreak.

The coronavirus pandemic has gone global, and with more cases popping up in the United States and Canada, professional leagues here are scrambling to react to the news.

The NBA suspended its season on Wednesday after a player tested positive for COVID-19, a strain of the coronavirus. It was a bold move for the league, and a shocking one, but it appears more and more likely that other leagues will follow suit shortly.

Here, we have compiled a list of professional and amateur leagues and what decisions they have made about their response to the virus outbreak. Some leagues are playing behind closed doors. Others are in wait-and-see mode. The NBA, as we have said, has suspended the entire league indefinitely.

Let’s get to the breakdown, and we will continue to update this as we learn more.

NBA

The NBA announced on Wednesday that it was suspending its season indefinitely after news broke that a player on the Utah Jazz — reportedly center Rudy Gobert — tested positive for COVID-19. There is no word on how long the suspension will last, but the season has not been cancelled.

NBA G-League

Following the NBA’s decision to suspend its season, the G-League has also suspended its season indefinitely.

NHL

As of Thursday morning, the NHL has not suspended play, nor has it limited or denied fans from coming to games. The league is reportedly monitoring the situation, however, with an update coming later in the day. We will update when we learn more.

MLB

MLB is currently in Spring Training, where it has not limited attendees or play. Opening Day is just 14 days away, but MLB has not made any major announcements about postponing play or restricting the number of fans in the stadium.

Even if MLB wanted to go ahead, what may complicate things is that individual cities and states are declaring states of emergency and limiting large gatherings. In the meantime, MLB is reportedly looking at playing games in different locations if affected cities won’t allow large gatherings.

MLS

MLS was in wait-and-see mode on Thursday morning. It appears the league will try to hold games this weekend, and asked all visiting teams to get charter flights for travel to the away game.

That being said, with local governments issuing bans on large gatherings, the decision may be taken out of the league’s hands. Also complicating things: President Trump issued an EU-travel ban on Wednesday night, which may limit the league’s ability to sign European-based players before the May transfer deadline.

Premier League

The English Premier League will play its matches in empty stadiums going forward, according to multiple reports. A game on Wednesday between Manchester City and Arsenal was postponed. It’s unclear how long the policy will be in effect.

NCAA

Upcoming championship events, which include the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments, will be played without fans in the stands, the NCAA said Wednesday. However, essential staff and limited family members will be allowed to attend. Similarly, conference basketball tournaments will be played with restricted attendance.

The NCAA is looking to move the Final Four away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and into a smaller venue, the Associated Press reported.

XFL

The only game impacted at this point is the Seattle Dragons’ home game Sunday. It will still be played against the Los Angeles Wildcats but without any fans at CenturyLink Field. The DC Defenders’ home game could be impacted after the D.C. Department of Health recommended against gatherings of 1,000 people or more, but the XFL is leaving that decision up to Audi Field.

PGA

The Players Championship will carry on as scheduled, but the tour said it will continue reviewing recommendations from the CDC, the World Health Organization and local officials. 

NASCAR

Races are continuing as scheduled with fans in attendance, but some basic track procedures have changed. It’s recommended that driver appearances be in open-air settings, and for pre-race and post-race activities, which include driver introductions, there will be a six-foot buffer around the grid and stage. 

IndyCar Series

The season-opening race, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, will continue as scheduled, but some fan interaction has been limited.

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The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely for coronavirus: What we know

The NBA made the shocking decision to suspend its season indefinitely due to coronavirus. Here’s what we know.

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On Wednesday night the NBA made the shocking decision to suspend its season indefinitely after a player tested positive for the coronavirus.

The decision came moments after it was announced that a game between the Jazz and the Thunder would be postponed, and it appeared to be that quick — video showed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban getting the news in real time while watching his team play.

How long will this last? Why was the decision made? Where do we go from here? Let’s lay out everything we know as of Thursday morning.

What happened on Wednesday night?

On Wednesday night, news broke just moments before the Jazz were scheduled to play the Thunder that the game was being postponed. Players, who had been out for warmups, were ordered back to the locker rooms and fans were instructed to leave the stadium.

Moments later, the NBA announced that it was suspending its season indefinitely after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, a strain of the coronavirus.

Do we know who the player is?

The league did not say in its statement, but Shams Charania of the Athletic reported it was Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who had been listed on the injury report as having an illness. Other reporters soon said they had sources which backed up Charania’s reporting.

Isn’t that the guy who jokingly rubbed his hands all over reporters’ microphones?

Yes. In one of the horrible moments of this whole thing, Gobert had indeed a few days ago rubbed his hands all over reporters’ microphones. It was a joke meant to poke fun at what Gobert perceived as hysteria regarding the disease and its spread.

It now appears that Gobert himself has the virus.

Is Gobert OK?

By all accounts, his symptoms are not too severe. According to Charania, Gobert actually wanted to play on Wednesday night before the test, taken as a precaution, came back positive.

Evan Fournier also said that he spoke with Gobert, who was “doing good.”

Is the season over?

No. The season has been suspended indefinitely — it has not been canceled. The NBA will assess the situation and speak with experts and governing bodies, it says, before making any larger decisions.

How many other players came in contact with Gobert?

Unclear, as we aren’t sure when he contracted the disease. But as a terrifying chart shows, it’s possible to link all 30 NBA teams to the Jazz just within the last week.

Why not just play the games in empty arenas?

It sure seemed like the NBA was heading toward what the NCAA has decided to do with March Madness, and play games in front of empty arenas. After a player tested positive for the disease, however, the league apparently put the players’ health first and decided to suspend the league to try and limit the spread that way.

Did the league consult with owners before making the decision?

It appears not. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban found out sitting courtside, and when he was interviewed by ESPN moments later, he made clear that he was just finding out, though he supported commissioner Adam Silver’s decision.

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Coronavirus update: Should I attend a sporting event at a stadium? A youth sports tournament?

Understanding the latest on COVID-19 coronavirus and answering questions about attending large sporting events or youth sports tournaments.

The spread of COVID-19, a strain of coronavirus, has quickly reached pandemic levels in countries like China and Italy and sent the global economy tumbling.

Global health experts have stated that the disease is past containment, and we should now focus on limiting the spread to communities, especially those who are immunocompromised.

With this in mind, we have answers to some of your questions about how to do so, especially with regards to sporting events. You may have tickets to an upcoming professional game, or a youth sporting tournament that your children are set to participate in.

Should you attend? Does it make a difference if the event is indoors or outdoors? We have the best answers we could find.

It’s not you … it’s others to worry about

Before we get into anything, we should say: When deciding if to attend a large gathering, you need to think about the entire population. As of now, there hasn’t been much evidence that COVID-19 affects children. Because of this, you may not hesitate attending a children’s sporting tournament.

But the main fear of COVID-19 is uncontainable spread. Doctors and researchers don’t know enough about this disease, and want to limit its growth before they understand it better and, hopefully, eventually design a vaccine. Even if you don’t personally feel threatened, or you don’t feel your children are, you can still carry and transmit the virus to elderly or immunocompromised people who are threatened by it.

Avoid large crowds if you can, especially indoors

In an interview with the USA TODAY Editorial Board, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who served as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration from 2017 to 2019, said: “I think right now, we should be limiting large gatherings, especially in areas where we know that there’s spread.”

Gottlieb would go on to specify that large gatherings that are indoors are especially worrisome, as the disease transmits more easily there. If you can avoid large gatherings, especially indoors ones, like a youth tournament or a basketball agreement, you should do so.

For outdoor events, especially if the weather is warm, it’s slightly more manageable a risk, but if you have heard about an outbreak in your area, you will probably want to avoid all large gatherings, indoors or out.

Wash hands often, and definitely stay home if sick

COVID-19 appears to spread through small droplets, which can be transmitted from the face or hands. This is why doctors are encouraging people to avoid touching their faces. Another way to combat the spread is to wash your hands often, and thoroughly.

Likewise, even if you feel a small cough coming on, avoid other people. Stay home. Work from home if possible. The disease is believed to be transmittable even before symptoms come on, and even if you are just fighting a common cold, you should be limiting the transmission of any virus during a time like this.

The decision may not be up to you

More and more leagues around the world are canceling sporting events, or playing them behind closed doors.

Again, this is former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb:

I think we’re going to be at a point very soon where we think of canceling sporting events (or holding) them in empty stadiums like they’re doing in South Korea. You don’t want to bring together a lot of people in closed spaces, especially indoors, where you can have easy transfer. Look at what happened with the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) and AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) conferences. Do you want to continue to hold conferences and have to run the risk that your entire attendee list is put into a quarantine because there was someone there who is infected?

Basically, we’re most likely headed to closed stadiums for sporting events, especially if this starts to spread like they think it might.

How long will this last?

We don’t know. Dr. Gottlieb pointed out that the virus seemed to struggle with hot, humid air, and pointed toward July and August as a possible stop point, but those are estimated guesses. We aren’t sure how long this will go on.

For now, we need to try to limit the spread of disease and give the global medical community time to work. If you can, avoid large gatherings, especially large sporting events indoors.

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Ryan Newman update: What we know after the Daytona 500 crash

What we know about the wreck and Newman’s current condition.

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman was rushed to the hospital after his car flipped and was rammed during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday.

The incident marred the ending of an entertaining race that eventually saw Denny Hamlin take the checkered flag. Hamlin celebrated the race until he learned about the severity of Newman’s injuries. Hamlin then apologized and explained that he hadn’t heard what had happened.

Newman is currently listed in serious condition, but according to Roush Fenway Racing, his injuries are not life threatening.

Here is everything we know about the crash:

What happened

Ryan Newman was in the lead during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday — the race had been postponed following heavy rain on Sunday — when Ryan Blaney made contact with Newman’s No. 6 car.

Newman’s car spun out and then flipped, sliding down the speedway after it was hit by another car.

The accident was terrifying to witness:

Latest updates on Newman’s condition

Newman was rushed to the Halifax Health Medical Center after the accident. On Monday night, Roush Fenway Racing issued a statement clarifying that while his injuries were not life-threatening, he was in serious condition.

What other drivers said

Hamlin apologized for celebrating after the win, clarifying that he hadn’t heard what had happened to Newman and never would have celebrated if he understood the circumstances.

Ryan Blaney, the driver that touched Newman, is actually another Ford driver. He said he was trying to give Newman a bump to help him win.

Via AZCentral:

“I thought I was pretty square, but I just got him to the right,” Blaney said. “I hope he’s alright. That looked really bad, and it’s not something I wanted to do. It definitely wasn’t intentional.”

We will update this post as we learn more.

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No, Zion Williamson isn’t learning how to walk again. His injury situation, explained.

Understanding the work being done on the Pelicans rookie, Zion Williamson, and how it’s not nearly as bad as it sounds.

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The NBA world got itself into a tizzy this week over reports that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was re-learning how to walk following surgery on his knee.

You might be wondering what’s going on here. Let’s get you caught up.

Who is this now?

Zion Williamson, who was a star at Duke, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans, and now a rookie who has been injured most of the season.

Was he the one with the dunks?

One and the same.

What happened to him?

Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee earlier this season. He’s been out of the lineup since, which has really hurt the Pelicans, who are losing a whole boatload with him out.

What are the Pelicans doing to fix him?

The Pelicans have wisely been patient with Williamson, and are just now getting him slowly back on the court and working out. To much fanfare this week, there was also news that broke that the Pelicans have been working with Zion to train him to run and walk differently.

Wait…walk differently? Like, he needs to re-learn how to walk?

Yes, but let me say: This is not as wild as it sounds. Stephen Curry underwent a similar process following a string of ankle injuries early in his NBA career.

It’s not really learning to walk again. It’s more working with movement experts to help Williamson think about the strain he’s putting on his body by moving in a certain way, and how he can help his body be better with slight adjustments.

From ESPN:

“Williamson, 19, said the Pelicans are also trying to teach him how to walk and run differently — working on the kinetic chain of his body.

 What on Earth is the kinetic chain?

It’s a fancy expression for something that’s pretty obvious — basically the idea that all our muscles, joints, etc. are connected, and if you’re grinding down on one part of the system, it can affect other parts of the body. Have a bad knee, like Williamson does? Your hamstrings can overcompensate, and now you’ve got hamstring issues. Or the hips can take over to help you run, but now you’re straining your hips, which can lead to lower back issues, on and on.

Working with Williamson on re-training him to walk and run isn’t so much, like, “Now put your right foot forward. OK, and then the left. Good!” It’s more about showing him how putting stress on a certain part of his feet can radiate problems upward, or how by sprinting in a certain way it can hurt his joints, etc. Then trying to gently correct those issues.

Do many athletes undergo this treatment?

Absolutely. Anyone who’s ever worked with a strength coach or undergone physical therapy has probably done some work like this, whether they knew it or not. Running technique is taught to high school athletes all the way up to the pros, and especially after major injuries.

With Zion, they’ve got high-end equipment that can measure his body and see where the stresses are, and come up with a much more comprehensive plan to address issues, but it’s all the same thing.

So are you telling me that everyone freaking out on the internet may have overreacted?

Wild, I know.

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The Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry photo leak: What we know

Nude photos of Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, hit the internet on Friday morning. What we know about what happened.

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On Friday morning, users across the internet were greeted with nude photos of Golden State Warriors star and former NBA MVP Stephen Curry, along with his wife, Ayesha Curry.

Not much is known about the set of photos or where they originated from, but if they were hacked and uploaded without the Currys’ consent, they would almost certainly violate laws against revenge porn.

Let’s get to some questions about what we know, what laws may have been violated, and what happens from here.

What happened now?

Nude photos of Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, were uploaded to the Internet on Friday morning, and then shared widely across social media, especially Twitter.

Like, right on Twitter?

Right on Twitter.

The unedited photos?

Yes. Before many of us had our coffee.

Oh. Is this a crime?

Almost certainly. Unless the Currys themselves uploaded these photos, or gave their expressed permission to upload the photos (both extremely doubtful), this would almost certainly violate revenge porn laws.

Does California have one of those laws?

Yes. If it occurred in California, where the Currys live, this is illegal.

Penal Code Section 647(j)(4) says it is illegal to “[distribute] the images, where the victim is identifiable; with the intent to cause serious emotional distress to the victim; and the victim actually suffered such distress.”

The crime is a misdemeanor, with punishment of up to six months in jail, and a fine up to $1,000.

Do we know who did this?

No one has claimed responsibility for it yet.

Has this happened to other celebrities before?

Yes. A few years ago, a group of hackers got into the cell phones of many notable celebrities and then leaked private, explicit photos of them across the internet. Several hackers involved eventually faced jail time.

We will update this post as we learn more. 

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3 Oklahoma players have been suspended for CFP semifinal game against LSU. Here’s what we know.

Three Oklahoma Sooners players have been suspended for the Peach Bowl game against LSU. Here’s all we know.

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This week news broke that three Oklahoma Sooners players would be suspended for the Peach Bowl, the game vs. LSU that will act as the semifinal for the College Football Playoff.

It’s a devastating blow for Lincoln Riley and his Sooners team, as they were already underdogs heading into the game. LSU enters the game undefeated, with Heisman winner Joe Burrow starting at quarterback and running one of the best offenses in the country.

What happened? To whom? And how is it going to affect the semifinal game?

Let’s get to your questions and sort this whole thing out.

Who is involved?

Three players for the Sooners have been suspended. Defensive end Ronnie Perkins, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and wide receiver Trejan Bridges.

What did they do?

Not totally clear as of now. The Athletic’s Jason Kersey first reported it was a “rules violation” that led to their suspension, then had sources tell him it was due the three failing a drug test. That is just a report as of now, and has not been confirmed by the school or the NCAA.

What did their coach say?

Not much. Oklahoma’s head coach Lincoln Riley gave a textbook non-answer, saying “”I’m aware of the report that is out there. Unfortunately at this time, I cannot comment on it.”

Is Oklahoma screwed?

This sure doesn’t help things. The Sooners were 14-point underdogs before the suspensions happened. Perkins is considered the team’s best pass rusher, with six sacks this season and 38 total tackles, 13.5 of them for a loss.

Stevenson is just one of three healthy scholarship running backs on the Sooners right now, so they will only have two for the Peach Bowl without him. An injury, and things get hairy for the Sooners at the running back position.

Going against a fearsome, No. 1 ranked LSU team? This isn’t going to help anything.

So they’re going to get destroyed, huh.

Who knows. Football is a funny old game, you know? Crazy things happen. It all gets settled on the field. Other cliches.

Yeah, no, LSU should win this game.

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