In addition, MLB has offered a $25 million postseason players’ pool. even if there is a lack of fans. The union has proposed $50 million. Normally, the pool is funded from postseason ticket sales.
Author: The Associated Press
Debate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name
The recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name.
NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players
The league’s plan also spells out how training rooms and meeting rooms will be utilized, the procedures for practice-court usage – three-hour blocks per team, all scheduled, with one open hour in between sessions for cleaning and sanitizing – and even how team and player laundry will be handled.
AP Source: Chance MLB won’t play increases in money fight
Baseball Commissioner Rob Florida Florida manfred said ahead of last week’s amateur draft that the chance of a season was “100%.”
NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26
Although team facilities have opened for key personnel, coaches and players rehabilitating injuries, healthy players have been barred from those complexes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The remote programs have taken the place of on-site work, and some teams already have announced they are shutting those down.
US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during anthem
Kaepernick and Rapinoe faced sharp criticism for the protest for years. But sentiment among the public has changed since George Floyd’s death last month and the subsequent protests.
IOC to open talks about easing protest ban at Olympics
During a global wave of demonstrations against racism, the IOC says it’s opening talks that could let athletes make stronger protests at the Olympic Games.
IOC to open talks about easing protest ban at Olympics
During a global wave of demonstrations against racism, the IOC says it’s opening talks that could let athletes make stronger protests at the Olympic Games.
Black NASCAR driver wants Conderafate flag banned at races
The series in 2015 asked fans to “refrain from displaying” the flag at its facilities and events.
NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice
Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can’t Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday’s Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country’s social unrest. The governing body vowed to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death.