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On TwitterPatriots RB James White says players will protest during NFL season
White is no stranger to protesting, and it sounds like he will once again be using his platform during the 2020 season.
Report: Premier League coverage by NBC will use EA Sports audio
The league and other competitions around the world suspended play in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Like other countries, England will conduct football matches without fans in stadiums.
Clemson players defend Dabo Swinney amid racism controversy
Current and former Clemson football players have come to the defense of head coach Dabo Swinney amid controversy regarding a 2017 incident where he didn't punish an assistant coach who used a racial slur.
Justin Thomas waves at no fans during resumption of PGA Tour
The Tour won't have to wait long before golfers can wave to actual spectators on a course. Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that fans will be welcomed to the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament in mid-July.
Indians star Francisco Lindor donates shoes to Cleveland healthcare workers
Through a video chat, Lindor offered his gratitude to those on the pandemic front lines. "I want to thank you guys for everything you guys are doing for the community of Cleveland," Lindor said.
Orlando City-Inter Miami scheduled for opening day of MLS tournament
The competition's opening day will see a pair of Florida clubs face each other for the first time.
NHL training camps to open July 10
The location of the two hub cities where two collections of NHL teams will be placed to resume play hasn't yet been announced.
PGA Tour honors George Floyd with moment of silence
The competition honored George Floyd at 8:46 a.m. local time in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tottenham's Dele Alli suspended for coronavirus-related post
When Tottenham Hotspur return to action on June 19 to face Manchester United in a showdown between two Premier League clubs targeting Champions League places, they'll be without a key figure.
Reds' Trevor Bauer mocks commissioner Rob Manfred: 'At least he got something right'
Rob Manfred told MLB Network on Wednesday he's "100 percent" convinced big league baseball will happen this year. Bauer used the opportunity to tweet a sarcastic reply to the executive.
Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella changes stance, will allow anthem protests
Back in 2016 — when Kaepernick first began his silent protests ahead of San Francisco 49ers games — Tortorella, who was Team USA coach at the World Cup of Hockey, threatened to bench any players who knelt as "The Star-Spangled Banner" played before the opening faceoff.
Dana White: UFC fighters in streets could stop looting amid protests
White thinks that more UFC fighters should take Jon Jones' lead in terms of dealing with looters and agitators.
MLB Commish: '100 percent' there will be a season; play must end by November
Manfred echoed concerns voiced throughout the spring about a second virus wave impacting the sport in the fall, and also said November baseball isn't possible due to media-rights deals.
Report: NBA players won't be punished for refusing to return
Players who refuse to return to play when the season resumes won't have to fear any discipline.
MLS might play home games in front of fans later this season
MLS commissioner Don Garber told reporters via a video call that he remains hopeful teams will be allowed to host some fans later in the year.
NASCAR bans Confederate flag at all future events
Bubba Wallace, the only full-time black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, called for the organization to ban the Confederate flag from all events. NASCAR did that very thing ahead of Wednesday's race at Martinsville Speedway.
Clemson's Trevor Lawrence to lead player protest over police violence, racial inequalities
Lawrence and running back Darien Rencher will be primary speakers for an on-campus demonstration this weekend. While not officially sponsored by the university, the protest will be led by students.
Warren Moon says age has already caught up with Tom Brady
The numbers seem to back Moon's analysis. In 2019, Brady's completion percentage and rating were both the lowest he'd posted since the 2019 campaign, and he was 18th overall in QB rating.
Arsenal lose friendly to second-division Brentford
Arsenal dispatched of Charlton Athletic 6-0 in Saturday's exhibition, and one may have expected a similar result during the midweek. Instead, Brentford handed Arsenal a surprising 3-2 defeat at the Emirates.
Panthers remove Jerry Richardson statue in 'interest of public safety'
The statue was first unveiled in 2016, but a December 2017 report detailed multiple allegations of sexual harassment and racist remarks against Richardson.
Olympics may allow kneeling, other protests during anthems
IOC President Thomas Bach told reporters on Wednesday the organization is open to discussing ways athletes can use the worldwide platform to make themselves heard.
Hue Jackson on Browns' Baker Mayfield: 'I've never had a player ever attack me that way'
Jackson added that he believes Mayfield, the first selection of the 2018 NFL Draft, has the talent to bounce back from a disappointing 2019 and live up to the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick.
MLB ownership source: 89-game MLBPA proposal a 'waste of time'
MLB owners and the MLB Players Association repeatedly declining adjusted offers to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic has become a weekly tradition of the springtime weeks and months.
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger to unblock Twitter users
It's not known if today's news means future blocks will still come for those ultimately deemed unworthy to follow the two-time Super Bowl champion QB.
USMNT MF Weston McKennie on Donald Trump: 'You can call him racist'
United States Men's National Team and Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie recently delivered harsh and direct criticism toward Donald Trump.
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