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Baseball Shouts 'Play Ball!' But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Major League Baseball's delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.
Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
Saturday, July 18, 2020
After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? Also - minor league baseball fans are enjoying games, with some pandemic modifications.
Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?
Friday, July 17, 2020
The NBA and Major League Soccer are getting underway in their 'protective' bubbles near Orlando. They get regular COVID-19 tests and quick results. But that's not the case for regular Floridians.
Floridians Get Coronavirus Test Results Slowly. Pro Athletes Are Tested Regularly
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida, and many residents have to wait too long for test results. Meanwhile, NBA and Major League Soccer players in Orlando are being tested regularly and quickly.
Washington NFL Team To Drop Name And Logo
Monday, July 13, 2020
Washington's NFL team has announced they're retiring their controversial name and logo following a review.
Baseball Summer Camp - Sharpening Skills While Fending Off The Coronavirus
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Major League Baseball is getting ready to play ball once again. But it all depends on the coronavirus. Teams have begun 'summer training' before a shortened season that's supposed to begin on July 23.
Major League Baseball To Start The 2020 Season At The End Of July
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Major League Baseball is gearing up to begin its regular season later this month. For now, players have resumed their training — with a whole host of coronavirus safety protocols and restrictions.
Week In Sports: Washington Football Team Agrees To Review Controversial Name
Saturday, July 04, 2020
The Washington football team is again under pressure to change its name. Former WNBA player Maya Moore helps free a man from prison. And, will basketball seasons take place this year?
'College Football Parents 24/7' Advocacy Group Asks NCAA To Enforce Coronavirus Rules
Friday, July 03, 2020
Chris and Mya Hinton, parents of two football players, got worried the NCAA is not protecting college athletes during their training well enough. Now, they are mobilizing concerned parents nationwide.
Pro Basketball Is Returning To Florida As The Coronavirus Surges
Friday, June 26, 2020
The NBA says it's ready to restart its season following its shutdown because of the coronavirus. All games will be played in Orlando, Fla., without fans but with a strict set of health protocols.
NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage
Thursday, June 25, 2020
NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.
FBI Says Noose Left In NASCAR Racer Bubba Wallace's Garage Not Intended For Him
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Federal authorities said a noose found inside Bubba Wallace's NASCAR garage on Sunday was actually left there at least eight months ago. Wallace is the only black driver on the top circuit.
Major League Baseball Comes Back For Shorter Season After Coronavirus Shutdown
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
There will be a Major League Baseball season in 2020. After months of back-and-forth, MLB and its players association agreed to a 60-game shortened season with spring training beginning on July 1.
Schott-Free: University Of Cincinnati Trustees Vote To Take Name Off Ballpark
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The board cited Marge Schott's "record of racism and bigotry" in its decision. The late philanthropist and Cincinnati Reds owner was reviled for using racial and ethnic slurs and praising Hitler.
'Together' NASCAR Looks To Move Forward After Noose Found In Driver's Garage
Monday, June 22, 2020
The FBI joins investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.
NASCAR 'Angered' After Noose Is Found In Wallace's Stall At Talladega
Monday, June 22, 2020
A noose was found inside Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Speedway. He is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. Wallace led efforts to ban the Confederate battle flag at NASCAR events.
Week In Sports: COVID-19 Hits Locker Rooms As Sports Teams Plan To Return
Saturday, June 20, 2020
As pro-sports leagues look to start their seasons during the pandemic, players are testing positive for the coronavirus.
MLB Closing Florida And Arizona Training Facilities For Coronavirus Cleaning
Friday, June 19, 2020
Several Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams have shuttered facilities after players test positive for COVID-19. Experts worry it's too soon to bring back pro sports.
Major League Baseball And Players Argue Over The Start Of The Season During Pandemic
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Major League Baseball and its players are locked in a stalemate about starting up the season during the coronavirus pandemic. Both sides have joined a heated debate about finances and safety.
The NFL Announces A New Holiday. It's Listening. But Is It Enough?
Friday, June 12, 2020
The NFL is giving all employees the day off on June 19th. That day - known as Juneteenth - commemorates the effective end of slavery. It's the third major race-related directive by the NFL in a week.