Japanese slugger Yoshi Tsutsugo homered in his major league debut for the Rays.
Author: The Associated Press
MLB teams kneel to back Black Lives Matter; Fauci’s toss off
In a joint demonstration of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, players, Florida managers and coaches of the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals knelt in unison before the opening game of the 2020 baseball season, then stood for the national anthem Thursday night.
Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise
The NHL’s newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken.
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead of the start of training camp next week. “The decision to use ‘Washington Football Team’ for this season […]
MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches
Each player also may use a Black Lives Matter batting practice T-shirt or a T-shirt designed or obtained by the player or his team. MLB is lifting cleat restrictions for this season, giving players the ability to put messages for social justice and causes on their spikes.
Giants Florida manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Davis held his right hand over his heart and Richardson clasped his hands in front of him.
NFL offers players to scrap all preseason games, AP source
The union has not yet accepted the offers. Should it do so, both sides would have taken a major step toward starting the season on time.
NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers
The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers
The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
Jack Nicklaus says he tested positive for coronavirus
Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday during the CBS telecast of the Memorial that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic.