Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.
Author: The Associated Press
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.
Redskins to have ‘thorough review’ of name amid race debate
The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.”
After investors call for name change, Nike removes ‘Redskins’ merchandise from website
Investors this week wrote to FedEx, PepsiCo and other sponsors asking them to request a change. FedEx is believed to be the first to take action.
NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem during Week 1
The NFL announced last month it is committing $250 million over 10 years to social justice initiatives, targeting what it calls “systemic racism” and supporting “the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African Americans.”
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
No charges to be filed in NASCAR noose incident involving Bubba Wallace
The agencies said the evidence did not support federal charges.
Phillies say 2 more players, 2 staffers test positive for coronavirus
The Phillies shut their spring complex after five players tested positive on Friday for COVID-19.
Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart
The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.