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.
MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace set to drive car with #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme at Wednesday race
NASCAR driver Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. will be showcasing a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme during the Blue Emu 500 race at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on June 10.
Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire
A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
President Donald Trump said the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have taken back his stance on saluting the American flag and that no one should kneel.
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
‘Completely missed the mark’: Drew Brees apologizes for comments on kneeling during national anthem
The New Orleans Saints quarterback said his comments "lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy."
'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.
Oklahoma State linebacker tests positive for COVID-19 after attending George Floyd protest
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pledges $1 million to police training, racial equality advocacy
Prescott directly addressed police officers, saying that he had the “utmost respect” for them, but then said officers have to do better as a whole.
Houston Texans players attend historic march for George Floyd
Three Houston Texans players, including quarterback Deshaun Watson, attended the historic march in downtown Houston in honor of George Floyd.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather will pay for George Floyd’s funeral services.
UFC fighter Jon Jones confronts teens during George Floyd protest, confiscates spray can
“This is not the way, we are starting to make a bad situation worse,” Jones wrote on Instagram.
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway
Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.
Sunday sports round-up, NASCAR takes the lead
Sunday sports round-up - NASCAR takes the spotlight today, live golf on TV if the weather clears in Florida, NBA in talks with Disney, New York pro teams can begin meeting in training camps and an international soccer update.
Youth sports coalition, PLAY Sports, seeks federal aid due coronavirus shut down
The leaders of a youth sports coalition are trumpeting the importance of youth programs and sounding the alarm about the future of their organizations in correspondence with legislators in Washington. The fate of providers in low-income communities is of particular concern.