The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead of the start of training camp next week. “The decision to use ‘Washington Football Team’ for this season […]
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MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches
Each player also may use a Black Lives Matter batting practice T-shirt or a T-shirt designed or obtained by the player or his team. MLB is lifting cleat restrictions for this season, giving players the ability to put messages for social justice and causes on their spikes.
Giants Florida manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Davis held his right hand over his heart and Richardson clasped his hands in front of him.
NFL offers players to scrap all preseason games, AP source
The union has not yet accepted the offers. Should it do so, both sides would have taken a major step toward starting the season on time.
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.
Safety concerns persist as IOC says Olympics without fans ‘something we don’t want’
The 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo will take place, and the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says the committee would prefer they happen with spectators.
Confederate flag spotted over Bristol Motor Speedway ahead of NASCAR All-Star Race
The flag flown over Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday had the url of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the same group that claimed to have paid for a similar aerial display over Talladega Superspeedway in June.
Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday
Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports.
Investigation underway at zoo formerly owned by Joe Exotic
Arbeitman has not released any further details regarding the nature of the investigation.
NASCAR considering ban on political paint schemes, report says
Within the past few weeks drivers have taken political stances with their car’s paint jobs including Bubba Wallace who had a “Black Lives Matter” paint scheme.