Entire high school baseball team kneels during national anthem at first game of season
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
Fran Dunphy named acting director of athletics at Temple University
Former Temple University Men’s Basketball Coach Fran Dunphy will be taking on a new role starting July 1st as the acting director of athletics. The announcement was made by Temple University President Richard M. Englert Tuesday afternoon.
Former Temple University Men’s Basketball Coach Fran Dunphy will be taking on a new role starting July 1st as the acting director of athletics. The announcement was made by Temple University President Richard M. Englert Tuesday afternoon.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to join his father in the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chasing meaningful rewards.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chasing meaningful rewards.
NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NASCAR driver races in 'Back the Blue' car in support of law enforcement
The move came days after NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace raced in a "Black Lives Matter"-themed car.
The move came days after NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace raced in a "Black Lives Matter"-themed car.
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks suffers torn Achilles tendon
Philadelphia Eagles guard Brandon Brooks has a torn Achilles tendon. He will reportedly be out for the 2020 season.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Brandon Brooks has a torn Achilles tendon. He will reportedly be out for the 2020 season.
Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
Ben Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling
The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.
The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.
NBA's Kevin Durant joins ownership group of MLS' Philadelphia Union
Kevin Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday.
Kevin Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday.
Malcolm Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday.
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott, other Cowboys players test positive for COVID-19
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
Report: Eagles’ Rodney McLeod anticipates teammates will join him in national anthem protests
Rodney McLeod expects his teammates will join him to protest during the national anthem throughout the upcoming 2020 season.
Rodney McLeod expects his teammates will join him to protest during the national anthem throughout the upcoming 2020 season.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
Ray Ciccarelli leaving NASCAR saying he doesn’t like the direction it is headed
NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli took to Facebook Wednesday to announce he is leaving the sport once the 2020 season is over.
NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli took to Facebook Wednesday to announce he is leaving the sport once the 2020 season is over.