The 2020 presidential election again highlights one of the most confusing and controversial parts of the U.S. elections: The Electoral College.
Author: Josh Peter, USA TODAY
World Series celebration turns ugly in some parts of Los Angeles after Dodgers’ victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988 and people took the streets to celebrate. And it wasn’t all peaceful.
Los Angeles County: ‘Highly likely’ watch parties, celebrations for Lakers’ NBA Finals win contributed to COVID-19 spike
The Los Angeles County health department said it’s “highly likely” watch parties for the Lakers and victory celebrations led to a COVID-19 surge.
John Daly after being President Donald Trump’s guest at debate: ‘He’s like me and Jesus’
Golfer John Daly was at the second and final presidential debate on Thursday and caught up with USA TODAY Sports during the after party.
Televangelist Pat Robertson predicts Trump win, then chaos, then the end of the world
Pat Robertson has made similar predictions about the end of the world before and been wrong. This time, he foresees “some kind of asteroid strike.”
Review of Texas Tech softball program uncovers another issue: baptisms
A review of the Texas Tech softball program amid resignation of head coach was expected to look into player abuse and racial insensitivity.
Controversial mayor behind newest NFL stadium: ‘I get (expletive) done’
James T. Butts, the mayor of Inglewood, California, has been sued, investigated and criticized on the road to bringing the NFL and NBA to his city.
Does Roger Goodell have what it takes to lead NFL on racial injustice issues?
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell faces a career-defining moment as issues of racial injustice intensify on the eve of the 2020 season.
Opinion: Astros get victory but not the boos they deserve in first road game of 2020
Without fans in the stands, USA TODAY Sports’ Josh Peter offers some suggestions for giving the Astros the scorn they deserve on the road this season.
Consider the emotional toll of a fall without football: ‘It’s like a sucker punch’
Fans, researchers and sports media figures weigh in on the potential for a fall without football. In short, things could turn ugly.