President Trump defended a tweet Monday that criticized NASCAR’s decision to ban the Confederate flag and accused African American race car driver Bubba Wallace of participating in what he called a hox.
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Trump defends tweet about NASCAR’s Confederate flag ban, Bubba Wallace
President Trump defended a tweet Monday that criticized NASCAR’s decision to ban the Confederate flag and accused African American race car driver Bubba Wallace of participating in what he called a hox.
NBA converts Disney World ballrooms into courts
Twenty-two NBA teams return to competition in Orlando at the end of July and the practice courts are ready.
Rays Chaz Roe missed start of ‘Spring Training 2.0’ because of blister
Despite the rumors and the speculations swirling around his absence from the field, the Rays pitcher, Chaz Roe, confirmed he missed the start of “Spring Training 2.0” because of a blister on his throwing hand.
Rays infielder Joey Wendle on pitching staff: ‘We have a fantastic pitching staff top to bottom’
The Rays have depth in every position group and, if you doubted their depth on the mound, you should listen to Joey Wendle’s thoughts on the pitching staff.
Beats by Dre announces Bubba Wallace endorsement deal: ‘Hate cannot win the day’
“We weren’t going to announce this until later this week, but hate cannot win the day,” Beats by Dre said in a tweet. “No one should ever be asked to apologize for standing up for what’s right – we are proud to welcome @bubbawallace to the Beats by Dr. Dre family.”
Rays release schedule for 60-game 2020 season
Major League Baseball has released the 2020 Rays schedule with the season set to kick off Friday, July 24.
NHL, union reach tentative return-to-play deal
The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association have reached a tentative agreement on returning to play.
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality.
Olympic postponement may give gymnast chance to qualify in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic pushed the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to 2021. For one gymnast, that extra year means she will have a shot at going to the games sooner than expected.