Collins slams Djokovic’s U.S. Open concerns over COVID-19 protocols
American tennis player Danielle Collins has hit out at men’s world number one Novak Djokovic for his opposition to the COVID-19 protocols proposed by the U.S. Open organisers, saying players need to start earning money again.
Motor racing: McLaren’s Norris loses followers for support of BLM protests
Formula One driver Lando Norris for McLaren says he lost followers on social media after expressing his support for anti-racism protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis.
On this day: Born June 12, 1983: Bryan Habana, South African rugby player
If ever a player mirrored the speed and agility of the Springbok it was surely South Africa wing Bryan Habana, who would forge a reputation as one of rugby’s all-time great finishers over his 12-year international career.
LeBron James backs effort to prevent U.S. black vote suppression
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is starting a group with other black celebrities to work to prevent the suppression of the African-American vote, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
New Zealand Olympic Committee supports athletes’ right to speak up amid racism protests
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has told its athletes they should speak openly about social and political issues, especially those involving racism, as calls to change rules restricting protest at the Olympics grows louder.
Golf: Villegas playing with heavy heart after daughter diagnosed with tumours
Four-time PGA Tour winner Camilo Villegas has said his 20-month-old daughter has tumours in her brain and spine and is in her second round of chemotherapy.
Rowing: Olympic champ Drysdale to push through to postponed Tokyo Games
Olympic champion rower Mahe Drysdale has confirmed he will attempt to win a third successive single sculls gold medal at next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics at the age of 42.
U.S. Soccer says it will allow protests during anthem
The U.S. Soccer Federation on Wednesday said it had repealed its requirement that players stand during the national anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Tigers draft Torkelson as MLB promises return to play
The Detroit Tigers drafted Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson with the first pick of the 2020 MLB draft on Wednesday, the same day the league’s commissioner said baseball would return this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.
NASCAR bans Confederate flag from race tracks
NASCAR on Wednesday banned the Confederate flag from all races as the sport moved to distance itself from a checkered past on race amid global protests against the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody.
