Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall

The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.

Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season

Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.

Big Ten to play conference-only fall sports schedule in 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.

MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence

Orlando City's Nani scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time and held on for a 2-1 victory over expansion club Inter Miami during Major League Soccer’s return to action Wednesday night.

What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension this week, which means – even after taxes – he stands to earn a lot of money.

Austin Bold FC to resume 2020 USL Championship Season July 17

The team says that in an effort to prioritize the community’s health and well-being, fans will not be permitted to attend games in July.

NHL, NHLPA reach tentative agreement to begin training camps in 1 week

The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday. 

Trump suggests NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose 'hoax'

President Donald Trump lashed out at the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series and appeared to criticize the league for banning the Confederate flag.

Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.

IndyCar donates $1 million to establish diversity program

IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are making an active effort to increase diversity throughout the industry with a $1 million donation to a new “Race for Equality & Change” initiative.

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus

The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.

Jimmie Johnson first NASCAR driver to test positive for COVID-19

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.