NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.

NFL player, second man sue United Airlines over female passenger's conduct

An unnamed NFL player and a second man sued United Airlines on Wednesday, alleging the airline flight crew did little to help them after they complained about the alleged sexual misconduct of a female passenger during a February flight from Los Angeles to Newark, N.J.

Gov. Newsom: Pro sports may return in next few weeks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks pro sports could be back playing in his state — without fans — in early June.

New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned

Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.

Turkish soccer player confesses to killing son in hospital, says he 'didn't like him'

The boy was admitted to the children's hospital in the northwestern province of Bursa with a cough and high fever on April 23 and placed in isolation along with his father. 

Lakers training center reopens for individual player sessions

The Los Angeles Lakers training center in El Segundo has reopened for individual player sessions under a strict protocol established by the NBA, team doctors and guidance from government health officials.

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'

The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.

NASCAR and FOX honor LA's Dr. Mark Morocco as Grand Marshal
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On Sunday, NASCAR returns to the track, and together, we are showing our collective appreciation to the many heroes who are on the frontlines on our behalf every day. We selected Dr. Mark Morocco to serve as LA's representative Grand Marshal for the race along with 35 other local healthcare workers from cities all over the country.

Ali Downey from the Anaheim Ducks Power Players Team now focused on her role as a nurse
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Ali Downey says she doesn?t feel like a hero, but that is exactly what she is. We talked to the OC nurse who?s not only on the frontlines during this pandemic, but also front and center during the NHL season.

NASCAR is back!
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After postponing all races in mid-March, NASCAR is back this weekend on FOX. NASCAR Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing and Content Officer Jill Gregory talks NASCAR Cup Series' return to racing at Darlington Raceway and how the sport will honor frontline healthcare workers.

2 NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party

Police in South Florida are trying to find Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said Thursday.

How former Lakers basketball player Derek Fisher has been actively helping during pandemic
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Former Laker and current head coach of the LA Sparks WNBA team Derek Fisher has been actively helping during the COVID-19 pandemic. He's staying home like us all and he and his fiance Gloria Govan, and their combined family are mobilized in the fight against coronavirus.

Safety protocols include Fox calling NASCAR race from studio

Jeff Gordon thought his wife, a former model, was kidding when she asked the NASCAR Hall of Famer to color her graying roots. He realized she was serious after the third request, FaceTimed her regular stylist and took a crash course in mixing color.

High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape

Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area.

Husband, children of Calabasas chopper crash victims latest to file legal case

Family members of two people who died along with Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and four other passengers in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash that also killed the pilot joined the NBA star's widow and other survivors in filing court papers Monday alleging wrongful death by the companies that owned and operated the aircraft.  

AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.