Six referees were sent home from Indianapolis after one tested positive for COVID-19 and five others were in close contact.
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Florida football coach Dan Mullen tests positive for COVID-19
Florida coach Dan Mullen announced Saturday he had tested positive for COVID-19. Gators’ game against LSU already was postponed due to outbreak.
Trayvon Martin’s mom, Ahmaud Arbery’s dad thank Naomi Osaka for wearing masks at U.S. Open
Parents of victims of racial profiling thank tennis star Naomi Osaka for keeping the names of their children in America’s consciousness.
Late Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of Jackie Robinson in ’42’ among his many sports movie roles
Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at 43, portrayed Jackie Robinson in “42” and starred in a number of other sports movies in his brilliant career.
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson latest NBA star to donate to support arena employees
The New Orleans rookie pledged to cover the salaries of Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days, the initial length of the NBA shutdown.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver thanks ‘best fans in sports’ in letter following season suspension
Adam Silver reiterated remarks from his first public comments since the league shut down and encouraged fans to follow coronavirus health protocols.
Kobe Bryant memorial: Who may attend, what to expect
A memorial for NBA icon Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, and the seven other victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash is Monday at Staples Center.
2020 NBA All-Star Game: How to watch, Kobe Bryant tributes, format changes
A guide to what you need to know for the 69th NBA All-Star Game, which features Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis at Chicago’s United Center on Sunday.
LeBron James posts tribute to Kobe Bryant on Instagram: ‘I’m heartbroken and devastated’
LeBron James spoke with Kobe Bryant on Saturday night after James passed Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Hours later, Bryant was dead.
Serena Williams destroys Wang Qiang in 44 minutes, 6-1, 6-0 to reach US Open semifinals
Serena Williams’ game was untouchable as she advanced to the US Open semifinals by obliterating Wang Qiang in straight sets.