Fans allowed at Texas Motor Speedway; 1st major sporting event that’s open to fans in Texas since COVID-19
Fans are allowed in the stands for the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday, marking the first time Texans have been allowed to attend a professional sporting event since the COVID-19 shutdown happened.
No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto amid COVID-19 pandemic
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
NFL tells teams training camps will open on time despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players should arrive by July 28.
15 women accuse former Redskins employees of sexual harassment, abuse in Washington Post report
Fifteen women allege sexual harassment and verbal abuse by former Washington football team employees at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia, according to a Washington Post report released Thursday.
WNBA MVP with Lyme disease pens open letter after league denies season exemption amid COVID-19 pandemic
WNBA MVP Elena Donne wrote an open letter detailing how the league denied her request to be exempted from playing in the upcoming season despite battling Lyme disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dak, Cowboys unable to agree to long-term deal before deadline; will play under franchise tag
The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott were not able to agree on a long-term contract before Wednesday’s 3 p.m. deadline. So now, Dak will play under the one-year franchise tag, for just over $31 million this season.
Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.
Astros cancel Summer Camp workout at Minute Maid Park
According to Astros General Manager James Click, they were alerted that a staff member was potentially exposed to a COVID-positive individual outside of the organization.
Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall
The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.
Sugar Land Skeeters prepare for opening day amid COVID-19 crisis
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel gives you a look at how the Sugar Land Skeeters plan to handle in-person sports during the COVID-19.
Soccer kicks off this weekend with high-stakes MLS matchups on FOX — here’s what you need to know
American team sports return to FOX this week for the first time since March, as the "MLS is Back Tournament: celebrates the resumption of Major League Soccer’s 25th season.
Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Tucker never considered opting out, hopes to finish his career in Houston
Tucker plays far bigger than 6’5” with a heart to match. And he never thought for one second about opting out and not playing this season.
Big Ten to play conference-only fall sports schedule in 2020
The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.
Astros Alex Bregman joins forces with sports agent Scott Boras
Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman recently made the decision to hire Scott Boras as his agent. Now Bregman, who has become one of the top players in baseball, is one of Boras’ clients.
Houston Astros release 60-game season schedule
The Astros' season will begin at home on July 24 against Seattle.
Trump suggests NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose 'hoax'
President Donald Trump lashed out at the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series and appeared to criticize the league for banning the Confederate flag.
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.