NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice

During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.

Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.

'A Night In Lights': Angelenos, Dodger Stadium shined their lights in solidarity to honor George Floyd

On Wednesday night, the Dodgers and families across Los Angeles shined their lights into the sky at 9:00 pm for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in recognition and to honor the memory of George Floyd.

Sean McVay says meeting with Rams team was powerful and educational
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The Rams had a big meeting on Tuesday via Zoom? 125 people meeting for an hour and half. Sean McVay wanted to open things up for real, have open and honest communication and he said it was powerful. He told FOX 11?s Liz Habib that the meeting left them all in a better place.

Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74

Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.

Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown

The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.

Catching up with Patrick McEnroe on the U.S. Open, tips on playing tennis safely, and more
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Many tennis courts are back open as it's one of the best activities where you can maintain safe play and social distancing. Former tennis pro and ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe talks tennis safety tips, the possibility of a late summer U.S. Open without fans, and his bout with the coronavirus, which inspired a new podcast.

Rams to face Saints in first preseason game at new stadium

The first NFL preseason game at SoFi Stadium will match the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints on Aug. 14, the team announced on Wednesday.

NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season

The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.

Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.

Angela Ruch from NASCAR's Truck Series honors father-in-law
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On Tuesday NASCAR's Truck Series resumes, and FOX 11's Pablo Alsina talked with one of three female drivers, Angela Ruch. Her truck will be decorated in honor of her father-in-law, a U.S. Air Force veteran who recently lost his life to COVID-19.

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return

The league released a memo Monday saying it is targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested for alleged domestic battery

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday afternoon in Palm Desert for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, the latest in a series of legal troubles dating back to 2009.

Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz great and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 78

Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.