Ryder Cup without fans almost a ‘yawner’, says U.S. captain Stricker
Holding golf’s Ryder Cup later this year without fans present due to the COVID-19 pandemic would almost make the event “a “yawner”, U.S. captain Steve Stricker has said.
Players have responsibility to oppose racism, says Bayern’s Kimmich
Football players have to acknowledge their responsibility as role models and take a stand against racism, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has said.
Japan to explore ‘simplified’ Games to avoid outright cancellation: Yomiuri
Japan will consider various options such as having fewer spectators and mandatory coronavirus testing for a “simplified” Olympic Games next year to avoid the outright cancellation of the event, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday.
Warriors’ Curry, Thompson participate in Oakland protest
Superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were among a number of Golden State Warriors players who participated Wednesday in a Walking in Unity march in the area of Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
UCLA complains Jackie Robinson Stadium used as ‘field jail’ for civil rights protesters
The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) said it was “troubled” by reports that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) used its baseball venue Jackie Robinson Stadium as a “field jail” for people arrested while staging “Black Lives Matter” pro…
Saints QB Brees draws ire of NBA’s James over kneeling comments
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees drew the ire of NBA great LeBron James when he said on Wednesday he does not feel NFL players should kneel during the national anthem and called the gesture disrespectful to the American flag.
‘We want to be better’: Major League Baseball on death of George Floyd
Major League Baseball (MLB) called for action “both within our sport and society,” after the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis prompted protests and calls for reform across the United States.
Norris drives an F3 car ahead of F1 return
After COVID-19 lockdown and months of virtual racing, McLaren’s Lando Norris has got behind the wheel for real by taking a Formula Three car for a spin at Silverstone.
Drag racing set to return with fans in stands
Drag Racing will return in mid-July with back-to-back events in Indianapolis with a limited number of fans in the stands, the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) said on Wednesday.
Carroll: We owe ‘tremendous amount’ to Kaepernick
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said it took too long for the NFL to recognize Colin Kaepernick taking a stand when he took a knee during the national anthem.
