Bubbles And Empty Seats: How Each Pro Sport Plans To Come Back Amid Pandemic
As cities continue relaxing shelter-in-place mandates and reopening, sports leagues are cautiously readying to compete again.
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Basketball Hall Of Fame Postpones Enshrinement Because Of Coronavirus
The ceremony for the Class of 2020, which includes the late Kobe Bryant, could now be pushed to as late as next spring.
Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But Some Leagues Move Cautiously
The coronavirus outbreak benched major pro sports in this country. Now some leagues are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
Kobe Bryant Elected To Hall Of Fame In Posthumous 'Peak Of His Career'
The Los Angeles Laker legend, who died shockingly more than two months ago, headlined a star-studded 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class on Saturday that also includes Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA took the action after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to tip-off when the game was canceled.
Thousands Attend Kobe Bryant Memorial In Los Angeles
Some 20,000 people got tickets to say farewell to NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. People without tickets were being urged to watch at home.
Saturday Sports: U-Hauls For The Big And Tall As NBA, MLB See Major Trades
Will Boston regret letting Mookie Betts go? Which NBA teams look tougher after the trade deadline? Howard Bryant of ESPN breaks it down for NPR's Scott Simon.
Kobe Bryant Merchandise Increases In Value But Not Everyone Is Cashing In
Shops that sell Kobe Bryant merchandise have seen a spike in sales in the wake of his death. Now they're making a choice: profit from tragedy or keep Bryant's merchandise accessible to the public.
Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China
Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests.
Back From China, LeBron James Speaks Out On NBA Controversy
James said he believed Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey "wasn't educated on the situation at hand" when he expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.