Bears to unveil Payton, Halas statues before opener
The Chicago Bears will unveil statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George Halas at Soldier Field on Sept. 3, two days before kicking off their centennial season.
Blazers’ McCollum has theory why players decline USA invite
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has a theory about why so many NBA players declined invitations to play for Team USA at the upcoming FIBA 2019 World Cup: potential embarrassment and injury.
Texans QB McCarron (thumb) could miss preseason
Houston Texans backup quarterback A.J. McCarron could miss the preseason with a hand injury suffered in practice Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.
D-backs designate ex-closer Holland for assignment
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated three-time All-Star closer Greg Holland for assignment on Wednesday.
Private donors revive Formula One race in Mexico after government cut funds
Formula One drivers will rev up their race cars again for the annual Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City’s mayor said on Wednesday, after a cut in government funding put the future of the widely attended race in question.
FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal, says coach
World soccer’s governing body FIFA has been dragging its feet and needs to urgently widen the investigation into a sexual abuse scandal involving Afghan women players, national coach Kelly Lindsey said in a letter to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
American Airlines pays $90 million for Rams-Chargers plaza rights
American Airlines will be the first “founding partner” of the LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park (LASED), a 2.5-acre space that also serves as the main entrance to the stadium home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.
Illinois senators request MLB foul ball-injury data
Another foul ball led to an injury at a baseball stadium over the weekend, sparking a request from two Illinois senators for data from Major League Baseball surrounding such instances and the league’s response to them.
Pro Bowl 2020 to be played in Orlando
The Pro Bowl will be played in Orlando for the fourth consecutive year.
1,000km relay to honor 2011 disaster victims ends in Tokyo
A 1000 kilometer, two-week relay which started in Northern Japan to raise awareness for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami ended in Tokyo on Wednesday in swelteringly conditions.
