Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return

Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.

UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19

The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.

Arizona State and Grand Canyon schedule 2-year series

The schools are separated by less than 20 miles but have not played in the regular season since 1980.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform. 

LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression

LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.

Tigers draft Arizona State slugger Torkelson with No. 1 pick

The Detroit Tigers selected the Arizona State star with the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday.

US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

NASCAR to allow limited number of fans at upcoming races in Florida and Alabama

Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.

'Structurally racist': LeBron James responds to Georgia election lines

"Everyone talking about 'how do we fix this?' They say 'go out and vote?' What about asking if how we vote is also structurally racist?"

NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents

Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents. 

Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire

A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.

PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd

In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.

Coyotes’ Gutierrez becomes NHL’s first Latino CEO

Alex Meruelo made another bit of history on Monday, naming Xavier Gutierrez as the first Latino team president and CEO in NHL history.

NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice

During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.