(Sports Spectrum) n the midst of a global pandemic and America’s latest bout of racial tensions, New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty and and his wife, Michelle, have also endured the pain of a stillbirth of their third child after 31 weeks of pregnancy. The couple was excited for the birth of their second daughter, Mia McCourty, who was due in July. Yet on May 24, … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Safety Devin Mccourty Sees God at Work After Wife’s Stillbirth
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Alyssa Nakken Makes History; Coaches First Base for Giants in Exhibition Game
(ESPN) San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken on Monday night became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach. She replaced Antoan Richardson in the late innings of Monday's exhibition at the Oakland Athletics. "Congratulations on making history!'' Giants outfielder Hunter Pence posted on Twitter … [Read more...] about Alyssa Nakken Makes History; Coaches First Base for Giants in Exhibition Game
NFL Players Can Honor Victims of Police Violence on Helmets
(Yahoo Sports) NFL players will have the option to honor victims of racial violence or police brutality with decals on the back of their helmets, Front Office Sports and the Associated Press reported. The decision arrives after earlier reports that the league and players were considering how to make social justice statements on their uniforms. The league is … [Read more...] about NFL Players Can Honor Victims of Police Violence on Helmets
California Delays High School Sports Until December
(AXIOS) The fall high school sports season in California will be postponed until at least December, the California Interscholastic Federation announced Monday. The state of play: The three typical high school sports seasons — fall, winter and spring — will be played between December and June and compressed into either fall or spring seasons. Football — a staple of … [Read more...] about California Delays High School Sports Until December
Giants Manager Gabe Kapler, Players Kneel During Anthem
(ESPN) San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler plans to use his position to speak out against racial injustice and provide a voice for those who aren't heard. Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before the Giants' 6-2 exhibition victory at the Oakland Athletics. Kapler shared his plans when he addressed the team earlier Monday, and he said … [Read more...] about Giants Manager Gabe Kapler, Players Kneel During Anthem