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New York City to host US Open without fans

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

mizoula/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and CARMEN COX, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the state can host the US Open tennis tournament this summer, but without fans. "It will held without fans, but we... Read More.

NFL commissioner encourages teams to hire Colin Kaepernick

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

33ft/iStockBy JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday said he would “welcome” Colin Kaepernick back into the league and would “encourage” a team to sign the 32-year-old quarterback.Kaepernick has not taken the field since... Read More.

NFL’s lack of diverse leadership raises questions about commissioner’s video message

Saturday, June 13 by ABC News

Kohjiro Kinno/ESPN ImagesBy ERIC MOLLO, ABC NewsOn June 10, several NFL stars posted a video on social media in response to the league’s written statement in the wake of George Floyd’s... Read More.

Spike Lee calls NFL commissioner’s apology excluding Colin Kaepernick ‘weak’

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty ImagesBy JOANNE ROSA, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Director Spike Lee criticized NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's apology to players about racism, after he did not specifically name former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.In response to... Read More.

Bubba Wallace ‘really proud’ of NASCAR’s ban on Confederate flags

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy KELLY MCCARTHY and MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- American race car driver Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. said he's "really proud" of NASCAR for "stepping up" and banning the Confederate flag from all its events. "I think... Read More.

Vanessa Bryant reveals tattoos honoring Kobe and Gianna

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesBy GMA TEAM, ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Vanessa Bryant recently revealed new tattoos in honor of her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In two Instagram posts Wednesday, the former NBA star's widow said the... Read More.

NASCAR announces ban on Confederate flags at races and events

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

Jared C. TIlton/Getty ImagesBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC NEWS(NEW YORK) -- The infield and grandstands will look very different at NASCAR races after the sport announced it has banned the presence of the Confederate flag at all events.NASCAR released a... Read More.

Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho on having difficult conversations about race in new series

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

GMABy HALEY YAMADA, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of George Floyd's death and protests calling for racial justice, former NFL star Emmanuel Acho is tackling tough conversations about race in America off the field.The former Philadelphia Eagle-turned-broadcaster... Read More.

North Carolina racetrack ordered to close for defying executive order

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

Rutryin/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A North Carolina racetrack that state leaders say has repeatedly violated its coronavirus executive order on mass gatherings has been ordered to temporarily close.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services... Read More.

Vanessa Bryant could seek substantial damages in wrongful death lawsuit

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesBy LESLEY MESSER and JULIE SONE, ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Vanessa Bryant could seek substantial damages in her wrongful death lawsuit against the helicopter company and the successor in interest of the pilot involved... Read More.

NFL apologizes for ‘not listening’ to players about racism as Kaepernick remains unsigned

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

33ft/iStockBy DEENA ZARU, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Responding to the unrest and protests following the death in police custody of George Floyd, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a video statement Friday apologizing to players for "not listening" to them... Read More.

Ways coronavirus has changed an NCAA basketball team’s recruiting process

Saturday, June 6 by ABC News

Scott Olson/Getty ImagesBY: KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- The NBA has announced a tentative date to restart the 2019-20 season, but due to social distancing rules and rim removals because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people throughout the... Read More.

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New York City to host US Open without fans

NFL commissioner encourages teams to hire Colin Kaepernick

NFL’s lack of diverse leadership raises questions about commissioner’s video message

Spike Lee calls NFL commissioner’s apology excluding Colin Kaepernick ‘weak’

Bubba Wallace ‘really proud’ of NASCAR’s ban on Confederate flags

Vanessa Bryant reveals tattoos honoring Kobe and Gianna

NASCAR announces ban on Confederate flags at races and events

Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho on having difficult conversations about race in new series

North Carolina racetrack ordered to close for defying executive order

Vanessa Bryant could seek substantial damages in wrongful death lawsuit

NFL apologizes for ‘not listening’ to players about racism as Kaepernick remains unsigned

Ways coronavirus has changed an NCAA basketball team’s recruiting process

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