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  • English soccer boycotts social media over racism

    Various English soccer teams began four days of silence on social media in response to racism directed at the teams. Other sports including cricket, rugby, tennis and horse racing agreed to join the boycott. The effort began in 2019 with a 24-hour effort called the “Enough” campaign, but hasn’t completely snuffed out the racist attacks.…

  • Analysis: Is it safe to attend big sporting events yet?

    Various experts are chiming on whether fans should resume attending big sporting events. While it’s not fully safe yet, there are ways to handle it. The Associated Press has the story: Experts say it’s not fully safe to attend big sports games, but take precautions (AP) Is it safe to go to big sporting events…

  • coming out in September Carmelo Anthony’s memoir

    coming out in September, Carmelo Anthony’s memoir NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony’s life story includes a great deal besides basketball. The 10-time NBA All-Star has a memoir coming out Sept. 14 that publisher Gallery Books is calling “raw and inspirational,” tracing his rise from housing projects in New York City and Baltimore to becoming…

  • Tokyo Olympics about to start — but pandemic surging

    Questions remain how Tokyo is going to handle hosting the Olympics in less than three months considering COVID-19 is surging in Japan. Polls show 70-80% of people in Japan think the Olympics should not be held. The Associated Press has the story: Olympics going ahead in Japan, despite objections by 70-80% of Japanese TOKYO (AP)…

  • Israeli soccer referee: I am transgender

    Sapir Berman, an Israeli soccer referee, has decided to come out as transgender. Israel is generally progressive on LGBTQ rights, but some soccer matches are played in more conservative communities. The Associated Press has the story: Sapir Berman, soccer referee in Israel, comes out as transgender RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — An Israeli soccer referee…

  • Stephen Curry sets another NBA record

    One of the biggest stars of the NBA today, Stephen Curry, known for his 3-pointers, has made another record with them. In a game playing for the Golden State Warriors against the Sacramento Kings, he scored 37 points in the 117-113 game, setting an NBA record for 3-pointers in a month at 85. The Associated…

  • SCOTUS reduces FTC authority on ill-gotten gains

    In a unanimous decision that made acting FTC chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter furious, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a provision the FTC has been relying on to recover ill-gotten gains does not actually give the agency that authority. This reversed a nearly $1.3 billion award against a professional race car driver. The Associated Press…

  • Spain last supporter of ill-fated Super League

    Soccer, known as football in Europe, probably will not be transforming to a closed league style system like the U.S. After a noisy backlash, especially in England, the only supporters left are Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez, who hatched the plan, and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. The Associated Press has the story: Supporters of soccer Super…

  • Utah guv attacked over NBA minority scholarship

    Conservative Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox over his support for an NBA minority scholarship. The program would award a four-year scholarship to a minority or underrepresented student each time the Utah Jazz wins this season. The Associated Press has the story: Fox News’ Tucker Carlson slams GOP guv of…

  • Fans stop England’s Super League from forming

    England will not be joining a closed league for soccer (known as football in Europe) similar to the teams in the U.S. Under pressure from the fans, the government, and even Prince William, the owners backed off, leaving Spain and Italy still attempting to make it work. The Associated Press has the story: Super League…