Thunderstorms over Talladega Superspeedway have delayed the start of Sunday’s race.
Author: The Associated Press
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.
MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible
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.
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.