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.
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.
Redskins players and coaches react to recent protests
Dwayne Haskins says he’ll continue to be vocal with his activism.
Dwayne Haskins says he’ll continue to be vocal with his activism.
NASCAR bans display of Confederate flag at races and tracks
NASCAR says it is prohibiting the display of the Confederate flag from all of its races and tracks.
NASCAR says it is prohibiting the display of the Confederate flag from all of its races and tracks.
MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace set to drive car with #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme at Wednesday race
NASCAR driver Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. will be showcasing a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme during the Blue Emu 500 race at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on June 10.
NASCAR driver Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. will be showcasing a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme during the Blue Emu 500 race at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on June 10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
President Donald Trump said the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have taken back his stance on saluting the American flag and that no one should kneel.
President Donald Trump said the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have taken back his stance on saluting the American flag and that no one should kneel.
Wizards included in NBA owners’ 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July - and the Washington Wizards are in the field.
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July - and the Washington Wizards are in the field.
‘Completely missed the mark’: Drew Brees apologizes for comments on kneeling during national anthem
The New Orleans Saints quarterback said his comments "lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy."
The New Orleans Saints quarterback said his comments "lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy."
'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
'Do you understand now?': LeBron James says George Floyd's death is why Kaepernick kneeled
James posted an image showing an officer kneeling on Floyd, alongside a picture of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling before a game.
James posted an image showing an officer kneeling on Floyd, alongside a picture of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling before a game.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.
Washington Wizards' John Wall says he's '110%' and 'itching' to return
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court next season.
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court next season.