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US Soccer to consider repealing ban on players kneeling for anthem
Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the US national team for ESPN FC. Sources say the repeal proposal will be introduced on Tuesday during the upcoming board conference call and may be voted on as soon as Friday. The stipulation has come to the fore in the wake of global protests of police brutality and systemic racism against black people following the death of George Floyd, who was killed while in ... [Full Article...]
UFC Fight Island Is Officially Happening This July in Abu Dhabi
The infrastructure we are building will be such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the fighters that's never been done before, from the arena, the private training facility, and the Octagon on the island, it's going to be an experience that none of us will ever forget. [Full Article...]
NFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilities
Requirements for facility and equipment cleaning are outlined, as well as requirements for food service within the building. Tier 1 includes players and necessary personnel requiring direct access to them, such as coaches, athletic trainers, team doctors, head strength and conditioning coaches and head equipment managers. [Full Article...]
Sharpton calls out National Football League during Floyd's funeral
He was harshly criticized by some observers, including President Trump, and has not been signed by a team since the 2016 season. NFL chief Roger Goodell has already attempted to set out the league's stall, issuing a statement last week in which he apologized for " not listening to players earlier ". [Full Article...]
Major League Baseball players to team owners: How about an 89-game season?
Monday's proposal was the response, meaning it will be up to the players to make a counterproposal if they choose. The fact that Major League Baseball wanted to pay a lesser rate for fewer games in the offer on Monday should indicate that this offer will be turned down quickly. [Full Article...]
Michael Jordan's boat 'Catch 23' nabs 442-pound marlin during fishing tournament
Not surprisingly, Jordan was the center of attention at the Big Rock weigh station Tuesday afternoon as he posed for photos with his team and the blue marlin. For more than 60 years, participants have hunted the spectacular, clear waters off the coast of the Tar Heel state for blue marlin in pursuit of cash prizes. [Full Article...]
Gianna Bryant, teammates named honorary WNBA Draft picks
Gigi Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester were all named honorary picks and their jerseys were shown on a big screen during the tribute. Vanessa, Gigi's mother, posted on Instagram , saying that this "would have been a dream come true", for her daughter, to be drafted into the league. [Full Article...]
Shaquille O'Neal urged Saints to remain unified after Drew Brees comments
We could have won five more championships. "Don't let social media divide you". Some players without incentive to make amends with Brees might not be as understanding. Brees replied to Trump on Twitter, in part, "Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag". [Full Article...]