NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
San Francisco Giants 1st MLB team to wear Pride colors on the field
The team announced players will be wearing caps on Saturday featuring the SF logo in Pride colors, as well as a Pride patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys.
The team announced players will be wearing caps on Saturday featuring the SF logo in Pride colors, as well as a Pride patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys.
Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Business advocacy group files suit against MLB for moving All-Star Game from Atlanta
A lawsuit demands the immediate return of the MLB All-Star game to Atlanta -- or else the defendants will have to pay $100 million in damages to state and local small businesses.
A lawsuit demands the immediate return of the MLB All-Star game to Atlanta -- or else the defendants will have to pay $100 million in damages to state and local small businesses.
Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna released from Fulton County jail
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was released from the Fulton County jail late Monday afternoon after being arrested over the weekend on domestic violence charges.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was released from the Fulton County jail late Monday afternoon after being arrested over the weekend on domestic violence charges.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open amid scrutiny over media boycott
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.
Kyrie Irving has water bottle hurled at him after Nets' victory: It's 'just underlying racism'
Kyrie Irving was the subject of poor fan treatment Sunday night after the Brooklyn Nets’ victory in Game 4 against the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston.
Kyrie Irving was the subject of poor fan treatment Sunday night after the Brooklyn Nets’ victory in Game 4 against the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston.
Trae Young leads Hawks to 113-96 win over Knicks, 3-1 series lead
The Atlanta Hawks dominated the New York Knicks during the second half of Sunday's playoff game at State Farm Arena to take a 3-1 series lead.
The Atlanta Hawks dominated the New York Knicks during the second half of Sunday's playoff game at State Farm Arena to take a 3-1 series lead.
Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton dies at 64
Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has died.
Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has died.
Father of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young reacts to fan spitting on his son
FOX 5 spoke to Young's father, Rayford Young, who says the atmosphere for games one and two in New York's Madison Square Garden, where Trae Young played in front of a hostile crowd, was "crazy".
FOX 5 spoke to Young's father, Rayford Young, who says the atmosphere for games one and two in New York's Madison Square Garden, where Trae Young played in front of a hostile crowd, was "crazy".
After spitting ordeal, Young leads Hawks past Knicks 105-94
Shaking off a spitting incident at Madison Square Garden, Trae Young dazzled in the first home playoff game of his career.
Shaking off a spitting incident at Madison Square Garden, Trae Young dazzled in the first home playoff game of his career.
Chances of Soroka return in 2021 getting slimmer
The chances that Braves pitcher Mike Soroka made it back onto a mound in 2021 were getting slimmer and slimmer.
The chances that Braves pitcher Mike Soroka made it back onto a mound in 2021 were getting slimmer and slimmer.
Witness shares what he saw happen before brawl at Astros-Dodgers game
Shocking video shows Astros and Dodgers fans in an all-out brawl. FOX 26 Houston's Matthew Seedorff catches up with witnesses to find out what went down before the scuffle.
Shocking video shows Astros and Dodgers fans in an all-out brawl. FOX 26 Houston's Matthew Seedorff catches up with witnesses to find out what went down before the scuffle.
VIDEO: Houston Astros, LA Dodgers fans fight in the stands at Minute Maid Park
Video posted to social media shows at least four fans dressed in Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers gear fighting in the stands at Minute Maid Park.
Video posted to social media shows at least four fans dressed in Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers gear fighting in the stands at Minute Maid Park.
Fan involved in Russell Westbrook popcorn incident banned from Wells Fargo Center, 76ers say
A fan accused of throwing popcorn at Wizards star Russell Westbrook during Wednesday's 76ers game has had his season tickets revoked and will be banned from all events at the Wells Fargo Center, the team announced Thursday.
A fan accused of throwing popcorn at Wizards star Russell Westbrook during Wednesday's 76ers game has had his season tickets revoked and will be banned from all events at the Wells Fargo Center, the team announced Thursday.
Gwinnett Stripers honor frontline workers with new jerseys
The Gwinnett Stripers are giving thanks to frontline workers with a special jersey where the tribute is embedded in the design.
The Gwinnett Stripers are giving thanks to frontline workers with a special jersey where the tribute is embedded in the design.
NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Gwinnett Stripers honor frontline workers with special jersey design
The Gwinnett Stripers will honor frontline workers with a new jersey design during a game this week at Coolray Field.
The Gwinnett Stripers will honor frontline workers with a new jersey design during a game this week at Coolray Field.