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WNBA players receive record-breaking salary increase
Betting on the WNBA ". Billie Jean King, who is part of the ownership group of the Los Angeles Sparks, said in a tweet that the new CBA "will redefine what it means to be a professional female athlete today". She also notes that the salary cap for each team will rise by 30% as well. Creation of a fund of up to $300,000 in additional annual cash compensation for select players. [Full Article...]
Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand to donate $100M to Black community causes
Specifically, Jordan Brand will increase its work in communities across the country to provide and access to education and opportunities for future generations, while also taking a more active role in supporting organizations that work to affect policy change in local government. [Full Article...]
Chelsea in talks to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester City
The Mirror claim that Chilwell has not yet told Leicester that he wants to leave , with Brendan Rodgers' side looking to seal a Champions League spot. German-Dutch footballer Gosens has been in scintillating run of form for Atalanta this season in Serie A. The 25-year-old has everything in his locker to be a more than capable replacement of Chilwell and might even prove to be an upgrade than... [Full Article...]
National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry marches, chants with U.S. anti-racism protesters
During the demonstration that brought together more than 500 peopleAccording to various media, two of the main figures of the franchise could be seen, such as Splash Brothers , the escort Stephen Curry , with his wife Ayesha, and the escort Klay thompson , commanding his companions at the appointment, where they were also present Damion Lee and Kevon Looney . [Full Article...]
Brees 'should not have taken back his original stance' on flag
It took Drew Brees three attempts over multiple days, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback finally apologized for comments implying that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem are unpatriotic, a common mischaracterization of the protest against police violence launched by Colin Kaepernick in 2016. [Full Article...]
LA Galaxy release Katai after wife's racist social media posts
Another post, also deleted, showed an apparent looter holding a Nike box, to which Katai wrote "Black Nikes Matter". The Associated Press reported Tea Katai also wrote another post in Serbian that described the protesters as "disgusting cattle". [Full Article...]
IndyCar restarts at Texas before another month off
Ex-Formula 1 driver Nasr, the 2018 IMSA SportsCar champion, had been set to take part in IndyCar's original season-opener in St. Petersburg, but the second car's occupancy was left open thereafter. 31 Chevrolet returns to the grid in the near future with Nasr (or anyone else) behind the wheel. Tony Kanaan said drivers received a 35-page IndyCar guide on what to expect in Texas, which include... [Full Article...]
Coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism
How can we get out and how can we impact the Denver community? I don't see racism at all in the NFL . "We all live together, joined as one, for one common goal, and we all intermingle and mix tremendously", he said. "He should be punished throughout the law for the crimes of which he was accused, in addition to being accused of treason for not keeping the insignia and uniform entrusted to him .... [Full Article...]