Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.

2 D-backs relievers tested positive for coronavirus

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says that relief pitchers Silvino Bracho and Junior Guerra have both tested positive for COVID-19.

'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nation

Lift Every Voice and Sing” was created more than a century ago. But the hymn dubbed as the Black national anthem has resurrected a beacon of hope during recent nationwide protests.

Dbacks' Bumgarner back on mound, tries to stay healthy in camp

The Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner is getting ready for a shorter baseball season while trying to stay healthy and COVID-free.

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus

The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.

31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%

The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.

MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.

Minor League Baseball announces there will be no season for 2020

The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”

NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers

NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday. 

Healthy Kessel expected to give Coyotes a boost in return

The NHL’s pandemic-caused pause has give the 32-year-old right wing a chance to heal, putting him in position to have a much bigger impact when the Coyotes return to the ice.

NASCAR's Corey LaJoie to run 'Trump 2020' paint scheme at Brickyard 400

Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.

While most sporting events are canceled, the Rodeo in Prescott is still on
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FOX 10 photojournalist Justin Haugesag went up to Prescott Frontier Days to check out the main attraction: the world's oldest rodeo. Only this year, they're doing things differently with social distancing and limited capacity due to COVID-19.

NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.

NBA to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando arenas, report says

In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.

Diamondbacks’ Leake becomes first player to opt out in 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake has become the first known player to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court

Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.