Premier League star Zaha racially abused on social media
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with racist threats made to Wilfried Zaha, a star player for the UK soccer team Crystal Palace.
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Atlanta's WNBA team supports Black Lives Matter after pushback from co-owner, a US senator
The players of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream jointly signed a statement supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, which they assert is a "statement of humanity" rather than a political position.
Philadelphia Eagles 'penalize' DeSean Jackson for anti-Semitic statement
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Friday that the team has "penalized" wide receiver DeSean Jackson for conduct detrimental to the team after Jackson shared a series of anti-Semitic Instagram posts.
Delayed start should help Brewers' Knebel play all season
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel believes the pandemic-imposed hiatus will enable him to be ready for the start of the season as he returns from Tommy John surgery.
New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy
Baseball has its answer to World Cup soccer’s penalty kicks, NFL overtimes or NHL shootouts.
Catering company furloughs 1,300 at Lambeau Field, Miller Park
The catering company for Lambeau Field and Miller Park says it has temporarily laid off about 1,300 employees.
Forward Madison FC temporarily relocating to Wauwatosa due to Dane County public health restrictions
USL League One is expected to return July 18, but Forward Madison FC is not allowed to host games at Breese Stevens Field due to public health restrictions.
Holocaust survivor invites DeSean Jackson to tour Auschwitz after the NFL star's anti-Semitic posts
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor has invited NFL star DeSean Jackson to visit Auschwitz, where an estimated 1.1 million people were killed. The invitation comes after the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver shared a series of anti-Semitic Instagram posts, including a quote falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler.
The Ivy League cancels football and all other sports for the fall semester
Don't expect Ivy League sports this fall due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Ivy League Council of Presidents said Wednesday that all fall sports, including football, will not be played at its colleges, to include Harvard, Princeton and Yale.
7 Badger student-athletes test positive for COVID-19, out of 428 tests
MADISON, Wis. - UW Athletics reports 7 student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, out of a total of 428 tested. UW Athletics has been conducting tests since student-athletes have been returning campus for voluntary workouts. On June 8th, UW Athletics…
Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits rescheduled to 2021
The 43rd Ryder Cup, originally scheduled for Sept. 22-27, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, has been rescheduled for Sept. 21-26, 2021.
How the Brewers and the Bucks plan to salvage the rest of their seasons
News 3 Now Sports Director Zach Hanley breaks down what will be different about this year as the Brewers and Bucks attempt to salvage their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signs most lucrative sports deal in history, agent says
The NFL's Kansas City Chiefs have signed their quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension that his agent says is the most lucrative contract in sports history.
Brewers unveil 2020 season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The Milwaukee Brewers will start off their 2020 campaign with a bang. Craig Counsell and company will travel to Wrigley Field on July 24th to open up the year against the Cubs. First pitch for their season…
Colin Kaepernick signs production deal with Disney
The company announced a production deal with the former NFL quarterback turned activist on Monday. The first project between the two will be a docuseries from ESPN Films about Kaepernick's life and journey from San Francisco 49ers quarterback to civil rights leader.
Bucks close practice facility following COVID-19 testing
The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s latest round of testing for the coronavirus.
Two Milwaukee Brewers test positive for COVID-19
Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo are asymptomatic, according to manager Craig Counsell
Two players from the Milwaukee Brewers are currently being held out of the team's Summer Camp practices at Miller Park after testing positive for COVID-19, according to reports.
ESPN: Bucks close practice facility after Friday's coronavirus test results
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, "The Milwaukee Bucks have shut down the team’s practice facility after receiving results of a Friday round of coronavirus testing." The team has not publicly commented on those results, and it's not clear who tested…
Formula One drivers divided as several choose not to kneel in support of Black Lives Matter movement
The Formula One grid was divided ahead of the sport's return as several drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, chose not to kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson tests positive for Covid-19, will miss Sunday's race
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday's race in Indianapolis, according to his team, Hendrick Motorsports.
Cleveland Indians to 'determine the best path forward' regarding team name
The Cleveland Indians are taking a hard look at their own name.
The NFL plans to play the Black national anthem before Week 1 games
According to the source, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" will be played before "The Star-Spangled Banner." This will begin with the nationally televised first game of the season, which is on September 10, when the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, host the Houston Texans.
The Washington Redskins will review their name, team says
The Washington Redskins said Friday they are reviewing their name, which has long been criticized for racist connotations.
Green Bay Packers share insights on safety plan, season ticket holder process for anticipated 2020 season
The Green Bay Packers are working on a plan to accommodate season ticket holders if the team is allowed to host fans at Lambeau Field during the 2020 season.
