Player names to be replaced by ‘Black Lives Matter’ when Premier League resumes
English Premier League players will pay tribute to worldwide anti-racism movements by wearing shirts with the words “Black Lives Matter” on the back during the opening round of fixtures at the season’s restart.
Olympic hopeful U.S. boxer cleared of doping violation caused by sex
U.S. Olympic team boxer Virginia Fuchs has been cleared of a doping violation after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) determined that banned substances in her sample had been transmitted during sex with her boyfriend.
Owens says NFL should apologize to Kaepernick
NFL great Terrell Owens on Thursday said the league should apologize to Colin Kaepernick for refusing to support his kneeling protests against racial inequality during the 2016 season.
Ravens’ Harbaugh terms reopening rules ‘humanly impossible’
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh is not a fan of the new NFL guidelines for reopening practice facilities, which he termed as “humanly impossible” on Thursday.
Varner, Rose share lead as PGA Tour makes return at Colonial
Harold Varner III and Justin Rose both fired seven-under-par 63s to share the lead as the PGA Tour returned to action for the first time in three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth on Thursday.
Golf: Varner not getting ahead of himself despite blistering start at Colonial
Harold Varner III said he is taking it one hole at a time after firing a first round seven-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth on Thursday.
Sailing: New Zealand government grant travel exemptions to America’s Cup syndicates
Two syndicates challenging for sailing’s America’s Cup have been granted exemptions to enter New Zealand and begin their preparations for the event that will be held in Auckland early next year.
Rivalries highlight ‘MLS is Back Tournament’
Rivalries highlight the ‘MLS is Back Tournament’ after a draw on Thursday pitted regional foes against each other in a return to action following a three-month coronavirus hiatus.
NFL pledges $250 million to fight racism
The National Football League on Thursday announced a 10-year, $250 million fund to combat systemic racism following widespread U.S. protests over racial bias and law enforcement brutality.
NASCAR drivers drop helmet designer for flag comments
NASCAR’s decision to ban the Confederate flag from all its tracks and races continued to rumble through the sport on Thursday with several drivers dropping helmet designer Beam Designs after the company expressed opposition to the ban.
