(ESPN) A noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, on Sunday, less than two weeks after Wallace, who is NASCAR's only black driver, successfully pushed the stock car racing series to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and facilities. "Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware that a noose was found in … [Read more...] about NASCAR Says Noose Found in Bubba Wallace’s Garage at Talladega
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The ESPYS Focus on Honors, Pandemic and Racial Justice
(AP) No red carpet, no nattily dressed athletes, no house band or monologue poking fun at the past year’s top athletes and moments. This was a different version of The ESPYS. The focus of Sunday night’s show on ESPN was hope and inspiration in the time of coronavirus. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, along with soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird, hosted … [Read more...] about The ESPYS Focus on Honors, Pandemic and Racial Justice
Commissioner Threatens No SEC Championships in Mississippi Until State Flag Changes
(ESPN) SEC commissioner Greg Sankey threatened to not host any future conference championship events in Mississippi until the state changes its flag. Mississippi is the only state that still has the Confederate symbol -- a blue cross with the 13 stars -- on its flag. "It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi," Sankey said in a … [Read more...] about Commissioner Threatens No SEC Championships in Mississippi Until State Flag Changes
Mavericks’ Mark Cuban on Players Kneeling During National Anthem: ‘Hopefully I’d Join Them’
(Fox News) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has changed his stance on players kneeling for the national anthem. Before the 2017-18 NBA season, Cuban said that he was in full support of peaceful protesting, but he wanted Mavericks players to stand during the anthem. On Thursday, Cuban said that he will be behind his players who decide to kneel when the NBA season resumes in … [Read more...] about Mavericks’ Mark Cuban on Players Kneeling During National Anthem: ‘Hopefully I’d Join Them’
Coaches Fear Youth Sports May Not Get Through Coronavirus Shutdowns
(CNN) Youth sports are coming off the sidelines as states begin to reopen. Baseball and softball have resumed in Iowa, and youth football leagues in Indiana returned for on field practices last Sunday. In hard-hit New Jersey, non-contact outdoor organized activities can begin next Monday. In Texas and Florida, two of the states that were among the first to reopen after … [Read more...] about Coaches Fear Youth Sports May Not Get Through Coronavirus Shutdowns