Baseball Players In Fenway Stadium Play Game To Sound Of Recorded Fans
Major League Baseball tried to make up for the non-existent fans at a Red Sox game on Friday. They used pre-recorded cheers and music.
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The Racial Justice Reckoning Over Sports Team Names Is Spreading
In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Confederate monuments have fallen, food companies have scrubbed racist imagery from labels, and now, pro sports teams names are under fresh review.
Week In Sports: Ivy League Schools Cancel Fall Sports Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant discuss the week's top sports stories, including the Ivy League calling off their season because of the pandemic.
Nearly Every Major League Baseball Team Has Had A Coronavirus Test Come Back Positive
So far, 71 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the MLB said on Friday. "I'm actually kind of pleased it's as low as that," the league's medical director says.
University Of Notre Dame Hires First Black Woman Head Coach
Once the new college basketball season begins, Niele Ivey will take the court as The University of Notre Dame's head coach of its women's team, the school's first Black woman head coach in any sport.
Sports Teams Consider Changing Team Names Amid Racial Reckoning
As racial justice reckoning occurs across the country, a number of professional sports teams are feeling pressure to change their names that are viewed by some as deeply offensive.
College Sports Falling Victim To Coronavirus And Financial Stresses
The Ivy League has put all sports on hold until at least January, while Stanford plans to discontinue 11 of its 36 varsity programs after this academic year.
International Golf Events Ryder Cup And Presidents Cup Postponed Due To The Pandemic
Organizers announced on Wednesday that the Ryder Cup will be held in September 2021 instead of the initially scheduled 2020 date. It is the first postponement of the event since Sept. 11.
How LeBron James' Infamous Decision Changed The League Forever
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kevin Arnovitz, an NBA writer for ESPN, about how LeBron James' decision to take his talents to South Beach 10 years ago has changed the league.
Major League Soccer To Begin Its Special Tournament Despite Safety Concerns
Major League Soccer's special tournament is set to begin Wednesday night. But one team has already withdrawn, and another one is on hold due to players testing positive for the coronavirus.