Paul Newberry: Now that Washington’s NFL team has taken a long-overdue step toward changing its name, it’s time to start lining up some possible replacements.
July 2020
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Pacers’ Victor Oladipo chooses to sit out restart of season
Two-time All-Star decides to skip rest of season because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee.
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As sports return, discourse over national anthem looms for leagues
Kneeling during the national anthem is a hot topic in pro sports again as America gets set to celebrate a pandemic-clouded Fourth of July holiday. There’s no indication of any leagues will skip the anthem despite empty venues.
Posted inAuto Racing, National Sports, Sports
Paint schemes go political as NASCAR season heats up
Political ads are not unheard of in NASCAR, but one driver’s new primary sponsor, touting the re-election bid of President Trump, has drawn attention as the series wrestles with how to boost diversity.
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Snyder no longer has a choice, and he knows it, as this controversy reaches its endgame
Jerry Brewer: There’s no need for a ‘thorough review.’ Just change the name as soon as possible.
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Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure
The team says it understands the need to keep improving as an organization on issues with social justice.
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Huddle Up: If you care about fall sports, you have to do your part
A lot will have to go right for high school sports to be played this fall, but it’s important to try, Randy Whitehouse writes.
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Jimmie Johnson the first NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
Jimmie Johnson, with 663 consecutive Cup Series starts and scheduled to retire from full-time racing after the season, is out for this weekend’s race.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Multiple members of Red Sox among 31 MLB players with positive tests for coronavirus
There are 38 total positive tests among players and staff across the league, and Manager Ron Roenicke says there are multiple Boston players on the list the team opens training camp.