MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6
Kyle Tucker had three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Harden scores 49 to lead Rockets over Mavericks 153-149 in OT
James Harden scored 49 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 153-149 in overtime Friday night in their first game in the NBA bubble.
Orlando Magic player stands for national anthem as teammates, opponents kneel
He was said to be the only player out of the first three games of the NBA’s restarted season to stand during the anthem.
MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.
Brewers home opener postponed due to COVID-19; game rescheduled for Sunday
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
NBA and Microsoft enabling people to be virtual fans at games with digital avatars amid pandemic
Professional sports leagues have incorporated inventive ways to help replace the lack of fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders
Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night
Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart.
NCAA will allow student-athletes to display social justice statements on uniforms
the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved new rules that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms in honor and support of social justice issues.
Cowboys won’t offer season tickets for 2020 season
The Dallas Cowboys announced they will not sell season tickets for the 2020 season in order to limit capacity inside AT&T Stadium.
MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games
Notre Dame will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season as part of a plan to play 10 league games and start the week of Sept. 7.
MLS is Back Tournament: Quarterfinals preview
It’s time for the quarterfinals at the MLS is Back Tournament; all of a sudden, there are more teams at home than in Orlando, it’s a lot quieter around the host hotel, and everyone is now just three wins away from lifting a trophy.
Astros manager fined following bench-clearing incident
Kelly struck out Correa, then stuck out his tongue and made a face in his direction. Correa started walking toward him and the players exchanged words, prompting the benches to clear in the first such incident of this pandemic-delayed season.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
‘End Racism’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ will be displayed on NFL end zone borders for season home openers
Fans anticipating the upcoming 2020 NFL season will notice a change in the end zones consisting of bold font that spells out the messages: “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us,” for home openers, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, who tweeted the announcement from a memo that was sent out by NFL executive Anna Isaacson.
NFL commissioner announces cancellation of 2020 preseason games over coronavirus concerns
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”