NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

SoFi Stadium officially open, but COVID-19 keeps it fan-free

It's unclear when any fans will get to see it, but the $5 billion home of the Rams and Chargers was officially opened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, setting the stage for a spectator-less debut this weekend.

Mike Sexton, of World Poker Tour fame, passes away

Mike Sexton, a World Poker Tour hall of famer and longtime commentator, has passed away at 72.

Baseball legend Lou Brock dies at 81

Brock had recently celebrated his birthday in June, turning 81. 

NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says

The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

The Forum in Inglewood to serve as vote center for 2020 election, Clippers announce

The Forum in Inglewood will serve as a vote center for November's election, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan announced Friday afternoon.

NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.

Stanley Cup Playoffs to resume with 3 games each Saturday, Sunday

The NHL's second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts makes 1,000th career hit amid social justice movement in sports

Dodgers star Mookie Betts wasn't planning on playing in Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants, in a form of protest against police brutality following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. He wasn't listed on the roster.

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell wears LA designer's protest shirt

As NBA players made a statement against racial injustice, a Los Angeles clothing designer caught the eye of one player.

Report: NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice

After NBA players made a bold statement against racial injustice and boycotted all games scheduled for Wednesday night following the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left him paralyzed, the NBA players decided to resume the season, according to a report. However, no NBA playoff games will be played for the second night in a row.