Spring training was suspended on March 12, two weeks ahead of scheduled openers, and the sides have reverted to the familiar financial infighting that fractured the sport in the past. An initial deal March 26 called for players to receive prorated salaries, but that agreement did not require MLB to play in empty ballparks.
Author: The Associated Press
AP source: Players’ board rejects deal with MLB for 60-game season by 33-5
Spring training was suspended on March 12, two weeks ahead of scheduled openers, and the sides have reverted to the familiar financial infighting that fractured the sport in the past. An initial deal March 26 called for players to receive prorated salaries, but that agreement did not require MLB to play in empty ballparks.
Kobe Bryant high school footage to be auctioned on July 23
Kobe Bryant’s time in high school will be showcased when about 22 hours of footage of the late basketball star playing games and giving interviews will be sold on July 23 by the auction house Profiles in History.
NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
The NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama has begun after a show of support for driver Bubba Wallace. Fellow drivers lined up and pushed his car to the front of pit road in a show of solidarity.
FBI investigating noose left in NASCAR stall of Black driver
Authorities said Monday that the FBI is investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace and the governor of Alabama condemned the act against NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver.
Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race
NASCAR said late Sunday that a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace at the NASCAR race in Talladega.
Confederate flags fly outside NASCAR speedway in Alabama
It cost $40 to get into Talladega Superspeedway if you were one of 5,000 people to purchase a ticket and live within 150 miles of the NASCAR staple.
NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway delayed by rain
Thunderstorms over Talladega Superspeedway have delayed the start of Sunday’s race.
Former Florida State football player wants stadium renamed
A former Florida State football player is leading a drive to rename the university’s stadium, asserting in a petition that the Florida man it is named for, Doak S. Campbell, was a segregationist.
Former Florida State football player wants stadium renamed
A former Florida State football player is leading a drive to rename the university’s stadium, asserting in a petition that the Florida man it is named for, Doak S. Campbell, was a segregationist.