US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

NASCAR to allow limited number of fans at upcoming races in Florida and Alabama

Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.

'Structurally racist': LeBron James responds to Georgia election lines

"Everyone talking about 'how do we fix this?' They say 'go out and vote?' What about asking if how we vote is also structurally racist?"

NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents

Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents. 

Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire

A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.

PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd

In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.

NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice

During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.

Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

Member of Texas Longhorns football staff speaks after march
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University of Texas football Director of Player Development Kevin Washington speaks to those who joined in on the demonstrations against racial injustice and gathered for a march from the 40 Acres to the State Capitol.

AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.

'A Night In Lights': Angelenos, Dodger Stadium shined their lights in solidarity to honor George Floyd

On Wednesday night, the Dodgers and families across Los Angeles shined their lights into the sky at 9:00 pm for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in recognition and to honor the memory of George Floyd.