MSG, Knicks reverse course, issue statement on racism
Madison Square Garden Co., parent company of the New York Knicks, issued a brief statement Tuesday opposing racism, just over a week after owner James Dolan said the team would not comment publicly on the death of George Floyd.
Mixed martial arts: White says Abu Dhabi ‘Fight Island’ to host UFC 251
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White said on Tuesday the mixed martial arts promotion’s “Fight Island” was located in Abu Dhabi and it will host four events next month including UFC 251.
No Tiger and no fans as PGA Tour returns with strong lineup
Tiger Woods and the fans will be missing when golf returns this week after a three-month hiatus due to the novel coronavirus but the Charles Schwab Challenge will otherwise get the full major treatment with a strong field on display.
PGA Tour to honour George Floyd with moments of silence this week
The PGA Tour said on Tuesday it will observe a moment of silence during each round of this week’s tournament in Fort Worth, Texas to honour George Floyd, a black American man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck.
Taekwondo: Olympic medalist adjusts to training in living room
Egypt’s Olympic bronze medalist Hedaya Malak says she imagines her living room is a taekwondo hall as she tries to adjust to training from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep in shape for her third Games.
U.S. Army veteran stunned by negative reaction to Kaepernick kneeling
A former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who advised Colin Kaepernick that kneeling during the national anthem would be a more respectful protest than remaining seated on the bench says he had no idea the gesture would become so controversial.
Thomas says golfers must accept things will be ‘a little weird’
Justin Thomas said on Tuesday the new world of mandatory testing that golfers underwent this week as the PGA Tour gets set to resume play in Fort Worth, Texas amid the COVID-19 pandemic was an easy process and one they should get used to.
Watson, Hopkins call for name change at Clemson
Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins are joining with students and fellow alumni at Clemson in calling for the university to remove the name of John C. Calhoun from its honors college.
Golf – Evian Championship cancelled due to coronavirus
The Evian Championship, one of five women’s golf major tournaments, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers said on Tuesday.
Golf: Evian Championship canceled due to coronavirus
The Evian Championship, one of five women’s golf major tournaments, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers said on Tuesday.
