FedEx presses Redskins to change name amid pressure
FedEx, the title sponsor of Washingtons FedEx Field, asked the NFL team to rename the franchise as sponsors press for a change amid a national debate over race. FedEx paid 205 million in 1999 for naming rights. Frederik Smith is a minority owner, while Daniel Snyder has shown no change in stance.
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Motorsports leader eyes diverse future from board to stands
Motorsports figure Greg Drumwright aims to disrupt the sport's social hierarchy and expand Black participation from leadership to the audience. Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton urged rivals to do more on race diversity. Oskar Lindblom rang the bell after final chemotherapy at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center amid support from Alma Lindqvist. The French Open will host fans up to 60 percent at Roland Garros with tickets on July 16 for the Sept 27 to Oct 11 event. Djokovic and wife tested negative for coronavirus days after announcing infection.
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Chicago eyed as second bubble hub for NBA restart
ESPN notes sentiment favors delaying a second playoff bubble decision for two weeks to gauge the first bubble. If Chicago is chosen, Wintrust Arena near McCormick Place could host, tied to a hotel per NBC Sports Chicago. Bulls and non Florida teams listed include Hawks Hornets Cavaliers Pistons Warriors Timberwolves Knicks. NHL finalist cities were Toronto and Edmonton.
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Williamson finds balance through mom's wisdom amid Rockets Pelicans season
Zion Williamson, the NBA's top draft pick, credits his mother for guiding him through a turbulent debut season with the New Orleans Pelicans. He returned from knee surgery to lift a team that battled a 13 game skid and eyeing a July restart in Orlando, while facing ongoing legal matters and a nerve to lead a young squad.
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Landry cancels summer charity events amid tragedy
Landry halts annual summer youth football camps due to the pandemic while supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He lost his high school sweetheart to the disease and vows to return to community work soon. Teammates recall his emotional response after George Floyd's killing and his push for broader use of their platform.
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First Time Minor League Season Is Cancelled
Ingraham notes the unprecedented cancellation of an entire minor league season in the 120 year history of the system. He laments the impact on teams players and fans while praising minor league baseball’s old-school charm and the developmental role it plays for future major leaguers.
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Penske Leads Historic IndyCar NASCAR Clash at Brickyard
Roger Penske now owns IndyCar and the speedway as the pandemic reshapes schedules. IndyCar races on Saturday aboard the road course with its second event, NASCAR Xfinity debuts later, Cup Series on Sunday. COVID-19 rules keep teams apart with separate garages and entry points, and no fans in stands, a drawback but a milestone for both series as NBC Sports begins IndyCar coverage this weekend. Sam Flood notes a shift away from head to head scheduling to broaden viewership.
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