Players and coaches each held part of a long black cloth that ran along the length of both baselines while a video denouncing racism played in the stadium.
Author: WFLA 8 On Your Side Staff
Fans divided over Rays’ opening day tweet calling for justice for Breonna Taylor
The Tampa Bay Rays appear to have joined calls for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Lightning fans to sign pieces of glass with messages for players before trip to Toronto
The pieces of glass which surround the rink will then accompany the Lightning to Toronto when the team leaves on Sunday for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hernando Co. School District delays fall sports indefinitely due to COVID-19
When public health benchmarks are met, schools in Hernando are likely to hold in-conference games only. A conference schedule will be developed if the season starts without a lengthy delay.
NFL requiring fans to wear face coverings this season
The National Football League announced Wednesday that it will be Florida mandatory for fans to wear face coverings at all games this season.
School District of Florida Florida manatee County to delay start of fall sports practices
The School District of Florida Florida manatee County has decided to delay the start of fall sports practices in all sports due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NFLPA tells players there’ll be no preseason games in 2020
On Monday evening, the NFL said it would eliminate those preseason contests and also would offer players 18 days for acclimation, up from seven days. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public.
Polk County Public Schools postpones start of athletics
Polk County Public Schools will postpone practices for fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced Tuesday.
Hillsborough Co. Superintendent pushes back start date for athletics amid coronavirus concerns
The Hillsborough County School Board will vote on any changes to the academic calendar at a special meeting this Thursday.
Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch on opening day
The Washington Nationals have announced Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day, June 23.