No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver Bubba Wallace
U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.”
People react after FBI reveals no hate crime in Bubba Wallace noose incident
People are reacting after the FBI revealed there was no hate crime against Bubba Wallace, the rope was already there at the garage.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace
Ryan Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Bubba Wallace.
93-year-old COVID-19 survivor watches her favorite soccer team win once again
A 93-year-old COVID-19 survivor got to experience the joy of her favorite soccer team winning a game once more.
NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
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 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.
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.
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.
Report: Multiple Houston Texans players tested positive for COVID-19
"Several" Houston Texans players recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to an NFL Network report.
UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19
The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during national anthem
U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.