U.S. Open Tennis Will Start On Time, New York Gov. Cuomo Says
The event will begin on Aug. 31 without fans because of the continued spread of the coronavirus. Australian tennis star Nicholas Kyrgios calls the move "selfish."
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Roger Goodell On Colin Kaepernick's Possible Return to NFL: 'I Welcome That'
The NFL commissioner's comments come in an interview with ESPN. In recent days the commissioner has apologized for the league "not listening to NFL players earlier" on issues of racial injustice.
Major League Baseball And Players Argue Over The Start Of The Season During Pandemic
Major League Baseball and its players are locked in a stalemate about starting up the season during the coronavirus pandemic. Both sides have joined a heated debate about finances and safety.
Ben Carson On Whether Trump Will Ease Up On NFL Athletes Kneeling: 'He'll Get There'
The kneeling protests have gained renewed attention and debate since the police killing of George Floyd, which Carson described as a "murder taking place in front of our eyes."
College Football Star Threatens Boycott Over Coach's Support For Far-Right TV Channel
The news channel, One America Network, has a history of supporting President Trump and of spreading misinformation that favors the political right.
Women's Pro Basketball To Return In July
The WNBA has announced plans for a shortened season to be held in Florida, a neutral site. It's the first time that all teams' players will train and play in the same location.
NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement
The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.
Former NFL Star And Activist Calls League's Shift On Protests 'Just A Moral Victory'
Brendon Ayanbadejo, an equal rights activist who faced criticism for his own outspokenness while playing for the Baltimore Ravens, wishes the NFL's move to embrace protesting athletes came sooner.
NASCAR Allows 1,000 Fans To Return To The Stands In Miami
Up to 1,000 South Florida service members, first responders and their families are the first group of fans allowed to watch a NASCAR race in the stands since March.
Week In Sports: NFL Will Recognize Juneteenth Holiday
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant about the NFL's response to a shift in the culture over racial injustice and NASCAR's banning of the Confederate flag.