Hamilton slams F1 silence on racial injustice, drivers react
Formula One drivers followed Lewis Hamilton’s lead on Monday after the six-times world champion criticised his sport’s silence over the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a white U.S. police officer knelt on his neck.
Sancho not booked for Floyd protest, slogans being reviewed, says DFB
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho was not booked for his protest against the death of American George Floyd by a policeman but because he removed his shirt during the game, the German Football Association (DFB) clarified on Monday.
McIlroy, Rahm favored in PGA’s return at Colonial
Rory McIlroy is the 7.5-to-1 favorite to win the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial when the PGA Tour resumes June 11 in Texas.
PGA Tour recommends competitors to take COVID-19 test before attending events
While COVID-19 testing will be a condition of competition when the PGA Tour resumes next week, at-home tests before travelling to a tournament are “strongly encouraged” but not required, according to a participant resource guide issued on Monday.
F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton slams their silence
Formula One drivers followed Lewis Hamilton’s lead on Monday after the six times world champion criticised his sport’s silence over the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a white U.S. police officer knelt on his neck.
Nationals players pledge compensation for team’s minor leaguers
Facing additional paycuts, players in the Washington Nationals’ farm system are set to receive an unexpected boost.
Silver, NBA shift focus to fighting racism
NBA commissioner Adam Silver asked all 30 teams to encourage and embrace the push for social change.
Bears’ Nagy praises Trubisky’s approach to competition
Mitchell Trubisky enters a prove-it year with the Chicago Bears, and head coach Matt Nagy praises the incumbent starter for not shrinking from competition with Nick Foles.
Horse Racing: Thrumming hooves mark return of English sport at Newcastle
The thrum of hooves pounding the ground returned to Newcastle racecourse on Monday as competitive sport resumed in England after the shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major talk was too big too soon, says Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas set himself the target of claiming a Grand Slam title in 2020 after winning last year’s season-ending ATP Finals but the young Greek feels that in hindsight the statement was “too big” and burdened him with extra pressure.
