ESPN | Brett Maas

So Bill Simmons and ESPN are splitting up. What the fuck?! We asked around at the Worldwide Leader to get water-cooler reactions to the news. This is what we got from our sources at ESPN and Grantland.

Hat tip Deadspin

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Many small fitness clubs and studios are still open, despite governor's order to close July 8, 2020

While large chains like Mountainside and Life Time face legal battles and public scrutiny, many small gyms continue operations.

Self Made Training Facility stays open in Scottsdale July 8, 2020

Self Made Training Facility has stayed open despite Gov. Ducey's executive order to close gyms because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gym defines governor's order July 8, 2020

Self Made Training Facility in Scottsdale has stayed open despite Gov. Ducey's executive order to close gyms because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

See the Arizona businesses, churches and nonprofits that got Paycheck Protection Program loans July 7, 2020

Arizona recipients included mom-and-pop restaurants, landscaping businesses, health care providers and nursing homes, charter schools, food banks, auto dealers and churches. Others on the list included high-profile names with ties to the highest levels of state government.

Judge says Mountainside Fitness gyms must close, comply with governor's order until case decided July 7, 2020

Mountainside Fitness gyms must close while a court decides whether Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order to close through at least July 27 is lawful, a judge said in a ruling issued Tuesday.

Mountainside Fitness CEO addresses court ruling July 7, 2020

Mountainside Fitness founder and CEO Tom Hatten speaks on July 7, 2020, about the court ruling on Gov. Ducey's coronavirus closure order.

Target shopper wearing '$40,000 Rolex' destroys face mask display, while Costco shopper protests mask policy July 7, 2020

Add two more videos to the growing bunch of shopper tirades about face masks. A public relations executive destroyed a display at an Arizona Target.

Judge plans to decide Tuesday if gyms can be open July 7, 2020

A judge pledged Monday morning to decide by Tuesday whether Arizona gyms need to follow Gov. Doug Ducey's order to stay closed through at least July 27.

Some Arizonans concerned about returning to work due to health issues can continue to get unemployment — here's how July 6, 2020

State officials will determine on a case-by-case basis whether people's health conditions warrant jobless benefits if they don't rejoin the workforce

Former Detroit Lion sells Scottsdale mansion with farmhouse-style guest house for $3.5M July 6, 2020

Outdoor kitchens and a putting green are among the luxury features that can be found in some of this week's priciest home sales in metro Phoenix.

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