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The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, Bubba Wallace had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.

Noose Left In Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace's Garage Stall At Racetrack

12:20pm June 22, 2020

by Mark Katkov

The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.

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Iconic Nike Shoes Expected To Sell For $150,000 At Auction

7:12am June 22, 2020

Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman made the white waffle spike shoes for runner John Mays in the 1970s. A different pair — worn by Michael Jordan-- sold at auction last month for $560,000.

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NASCAR 'Angered' After Noose Is Found In Wallace's Stall At Talladega

6:26am June 22, 2020

by Tom Goldman

A noose was found inside Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Speedway. He is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. Wallace led efforts to ban the Confederate battle flag at NASCAR events.

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How A Fan's Protest Led The Minnesota Twins To Remove A Statue Of Their Former Owner

6:10pm June 21, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Tucker, who spearheaded a protest to have the Minnesota Twins remove a statue of the team's racist former owner, Calvin Griffith, from in front of Target Field.

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Week In Sports: COVID-19 Hits Locker Rooms As Sports Teams Plan To Return

8:09am June 20, 2020

by Tom Goldman

As pro-sports leagues look to start their seasons during the pandemic, players are testing positive for the coronavirus.

A view of the spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies on May 20, 2020 in Clearwater, Fla. The Phillies closed the complex after several players tested positive for COVID-19.

MLB Closing Florida And Arizona Training Facilities For Coronavirus Cleaning

11:40pm June 19, 2020

by Tom Goldman

Several Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams have shuttered facilities after players test positive for COVID-19. Experts worry it's too soon to bring back pro sports.

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The National Women's Soccer League Is Kicking Off Its 2020 Season

4:05pm June 18, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird about plans for the league's return to play later this month.

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A grounds crew member mowed in right field as work continued to keep the Seattle Mariners' field this May. Now the MLB's season may be in jeopardy.

With Season Still In Jeopardy, Fauci Says MLB Should Finish Before Fall

4:40pm June 17, 2020

by Austin Horn

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while the spread of the coronavirus is still a major threat during the summer months, that period of time does not pose the added threat of the flu season.

This year's U.S. Open will take place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, but fans won't be in the stands due to the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Open Tennis Will Start On Time, New York Gov. Cuomo Says

6:58pm June 16, 2020

by Austin Horn

The event will begin on Aug. 31 without fans because of the continued spread of the coronavirus. Australian tennis star Nicholas Kyrgios calls the move "selfish."

Then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (center) takes a knee during the playing of the national anthem before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the 49ers on Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta.

Roger Goodell On Colin Kaepernick's Possible Return to NFL: 'I Welcome That'

4:56pm June 16, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The NFL commissioner's comments come in an interview with ESPN. In recent days the commissioner has apologized for the league "not listening to NFL players earlier" on issues of racial injustice.