Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.
NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says
League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.
League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
Minor League Baseball announces there will be no season for 2020
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day; Mets will pay annual $1.19M installment
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NASCAR's Corey LaJoie to run 'Trump 2020' paint scheme at Brickyard 400
Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
Former Sixers dancer apologizes after allegations of threats, racism by team member
A former Philadelphia 76ers dance team member is apologizing after a video posted on Instagram allegedly showed her bullying and making racist remarks towards another team member.
A former Philadelphia 76ers dance team member is apologizing after a video posted on Instagram allegedly showed her bullying and making racist remarks towards another team member.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
NBA to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando arenas, report says
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
15 NHL players test positive for COVID-19 after returning for league training
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
16 NBA players test positive as restart nears
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
Phillie Phanatic, Mr. Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parks
Mascots are getting a reprieve from Major League Baseball. A month after being tossed out of stadiums because of health concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, the fuzzy and funny creatures will return as inside-the-parkers.
Mascots are getting a reprieve from Major League Baseball. A month after being tossed out of stadiums because of health concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, the fuzzy and funny creatures will return as inside-the-parkers.
Vince Carter confirms he is officially retiring
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.