NASCAR bans Confederate flag; Wallace to drive with #BlackLivesMatters livery
NASCAR banned the Confederate flag on Wednesday from all events, and Bubba Wallace, the only African American driving in the NASCAR Cup Series, will use a #BlackLivesMatter livery on his car for a race on Wednesday night at Virginia’s Martinsville Spee…
NASCAR bans Confederate flags at tracks
In the wake of nationwide protests of racism, NASCAR moved Wednesday to ban the Confederate flag from its racetracks and facilities.
Golf: McIlroy wants golf to be more racially diverse
Rory McIlroy wants to see greater racial diversity in golf and hopes the recent protests across the world against police brutality towards black people will lead to lasting change in society.
Golf: Fit-again Koepka gunning for world number one spot
Brooks Koepka said he feels “like a new person” after using the PGA Tour’s three-month break to get his left knee healthy and he now has his sights set on taking the world number one spot back from Rory McIlroy.
Wallace to use #BlackLivesMatter livery in NASCAR race
Bubba Wallace, the only African-American driving in the NASCAR Cup Series, will use a #BlackLivesMatter livery on his Richard Petty Motorsport Chevrolet for a race at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday.
Panthers remove controversial Richardson statue
The Carolina Panthers began removing a controversial statue of franchise founder and former owner Jerry Richardson outside of Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday.
Report: Physicians to ID at-risk NBA players through medical records
Players and coaches who are considered high-risk for complications related to the coronavirus are being identified by a panel reviewing current medical records, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Report: Manfred close to ‘nuclear’ option, shortened season
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is close to using his “nuclear option” to end the acrimonious negotiations between players and owners, USA Today reported.
Soccer: Frankfurt players display ‘#blacklivesmatter’ on game shirts
Eintracht Frankfurt changed their team shirt to display “#blacklivesmatter” on the front for their German Cup semi-final at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take a stand against racism, the club said.
Players Coalition asks Congress to support bill ending police immunity
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady was among more than 1,400 people across America’s biggest sports leagues who signed a letter sent by the Players Coalition to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday calling for an end to police immunity.
